Breaking the rules + spark = explosion
Unfortunately, with this formula, emergencies at explosive and fire-hazardous facilities most often begin. The case that happened the other day at the site of the Almetyevsk oil metering unit is no exception. Fortunately, this time the messages about ignition in the tank are only introductory elements of the next fire-tactical exercise of the Management of contractual units.
Having received introductory information about the fire, the operator on duty, according to the developed plan, becomes the main source of information. Soon the first equipment arrives at the scene. Taking into account the direction of the wind, combat deployment is carried out promptly, a carriage barrel is supplied to cool the walls of the burning tank.
Thanks to the work of the headquarters, it is possible to calculate all the necessary indicators. This includes the time of fire development, the number of barrels required for extinguishing, the consumption of water and foaming agent, as well as the time of possible boiling and release of oil.
The tactical training ends, according to tradition, with the collection of fire-technical weapons and analysis on the construction. The head of the exercise was satisfied with the actions of the personnel and employees of the facility.
Yulia Grigorieva, Press service of the Department of FFS SFS -Almetyevsk branch of the Federal state budgetary institution "management of DP FFS SFS in the Republic of Tatarstan”