The Safety and HSE manager of the Sirjan Special Economic Zone stated: "The accident simulation exercise took place at the 'Atroud' production site within the special zone to assess the operational capacity of the zone's firefighters in the event of an emergency."
According to the Sirjan Special Economic Zone's public relations department, Mohammad Rasoul Jahanshahi added: "This exercise, conducted in collaboration with the management and safety department of the Atroud company, began at 8:00 AM on October 28—marking National Fire Safety Day—at the 'Atroud' industrial and production site, and lasted 30 minutes."
Noting that the exercise consisted of two phases—firefighting and rescue operations—he continued: "The exercise included measures such as securing the affected area and preventing the fire from spreading." He added that the response to the fire, the coordination of Atroud company employees, and the rescue of injured personnel were all successfully managed. The Sirjan Special Economic Zone's Safety and HSE manager—highlighting the participation of 10 firefighters and two specialized fire and rescue vehicles in this readiness and operational capacity assessment—concluded: "Thanks to the firefighters' rapid intervention and the necessary safety measures, the exercise ensured that no secondary accidents occurred." Regarding the ongoing accident preparedness drills in the special zone, Mr. Jahanshahi stated that the objective is to assess the firefighters' operational capabilities in the face of natural and other disasters. He added: "This exercise also aims to address existing shortcomings and minimize potential damage through the conduct of such drills."
The safety manager and fire safety consultant for the Sirjan Special Economic Zone—referencing the zone's industrial and production conditions and the execution of this drill at the Atroud company—concluded: "The exercise conducted at the Atroud industrial and production site aimed to reduce firefighter response times and the time it takes for employees to reach the safety assembly point, to enhance the preparedness of industrial unit staff, to improve their decision-making capabilities during emergencies, and to identify weaknesses and propose solutions. Other key objectives included reducing firefighter response times and employee assembly times at the safety point, improving the preparedness of industrial unit staff, strengthening their emergency decision-making skills, identifying weaknesses, and implementing solutions."
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