by Micah Dickinson | May 13, 2022 | Fire Sprinkler Systems, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
Firefighting foams have long been used to extinguish even the most challenging fires. However, years of research have led scientists, environmentalists, and governing bodies to realize that one of these types of foams, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), can pose...
by Micah Dickinson | Mar 8, 2022 | Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection Solutions, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, are getting a lot of press lately. (Learn more about PFAS and how they impact fire protection). While these pervasive chemicals have been around for decades, experts have realized that these chemicals...
by Micah Dickinson | Feb 16, 2022 | Fire Protection Solutions, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
In the fire protection industry, firefighting foam is a key topic of discussion. Firefighting foam is an exceptionally effective fire suppression tool, helping to minimize the impact of some of the worst possible fires, including flammable liquid fires. Unfortunately,...
by Micah Dickinson | Jan 21, 2022 | Fire Extinguisher Training, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
Various governing authorities require that your facility maintain fire extinguishers because they’re essential in protecting your employees, property, and products from harm. But let’s be honest here — a fire extinguisher can’t protect anything if nobody knows...
by Micah Dickinson | Sep 15, 2021 | Oil and Gas Fire Safety
In any emergency, the actions taken in the first seconds of response are critical. Especially in the oil and gas industry, where fires can quickly consume entire facilities, it’s essential that your facility has a plan for response. What is an Emergency Response...
by Micah Dickinson | Jun 23, 2021 | Fire Protection System Inspections, Oil and Gas Fire Safety
The best way to eliminate costly losses and unsafe conditions due to fire in oil and gas process facilities is to prevent the fires from occurring. Fire protection systems can be costly and require continual maintenance and training, but the payoff is worth it:...