Superior Energy Systems advocates propane fire safety training 

Superior Energy Systems, designer and installer of propane infrastructure, including midstream terminals, bulk and industrial plants, and autogas dispensers, advocates ongoing propane fire safety training for fire departments nationwide. Training can typically be coordinated through a fire department’s state propane gas association, often at low or no cost.

In its home state of Ohio, Superior Energy Systems recently participated in propane fire safety training for the Columbia Township Fire Department, conducted on behalf of the Ohio Propane Gas Association by Bob Herron, owner and president of Safety Training and More LLC. Two separate training sessions, one for first-shift firefighters and another for second-shift firefighters, outlined the keys to propane fire safety training in the event of a structure fire through a morning classroom session and an afternoon live burn.

According to Herron, the most crucial step upon arrival at a fire involving a propane tank is to terminate the gas supply. There are specific steps to do so, which Superior incorporated into the training. Another important strategy is to apply water to a propane tank as soon as possible with a fire hose to cool it so that it doesn’t overheat and become involved in the fire.

“Education is everything,” says Mike Walters, Superior Energy Systems’ vice president of safety and fleet. “As an industry, we should partner with the fire service to emphasize the importance of education and that we are here to help you. We’re willing to teach you about propane and propane systems, whether they be residential, commercial or industrial.”

Herron says that funding for the Columbia Township Fire Department training came from multiple sources, including the Propane Education & Research Council, the National Propane Gas Association and the Ohio Propane Gas Association. This setup meant that there was no cost to the fire department. The training itself took place at the Columbia Township garage.

“If we train you and you know how to safely manage a fire involving propane, you protect the propane company’s customers and assets, along with the firefighters,” Herron says.

Walters adds that the ongoing training, perhaps annually, is simply a matter of common sense.

“Having the facts about propane’s behavior and the intricacies of the systems will aid in split-second decision-making on-site when lives and property are at stake,” he says.

To learn more about propane fire safety training, reach out to Superior Energy Systems at superiornrg.com.

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