UAE: Enoc opens its first emergency response centre

UAE: Enoc opens its first emergency response centre

Centre includes firefighting trucks equipped with a unit capable of reaching the top of the tallest refinery tower in the world

Published: Wed 16 Mar 2022, 7:56 PM

Enoc Group opened its first and one-of-a-kind emergency response centre in Jebel Ali Free Zone, as a part of its ongoing strategy and plans to protect its assets along with Dubai Civil Defence.

The opening ceremony was attended by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enoc Group; members of Board of Directors; and Group CEO, Saif Humaid Al Falasi.

Spread over nearly 90,000sq ft, the centre will operate 24/7 with three shifts and one relief shift. Serving as first responders from Enoc, the centre is distinguished by its strategic location, which allows access to all Enoc facilities in Jafza in less than four minutes, strengthening coordination and alignment with local Civil Defence partners through the effective implementation of Pre-Incident Plans (PIPs) and Emergency Response Plans (ERP). It is built with emergency communication system and an operation data management system.

It is proven that the first 15 minutes are critical in a hydrocarbon incident, and prompt action is important to prevent potential accidents.

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