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ExxonMobil fire brigade members participate in corporate fire school training A culture of safety
The wheels of Roderick Boyd’s company truck come to a halt as he makes his first stop on his inspection route at the Beaumont refinery. “This is one of many shelters that we inspect to ensure all safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, automated electrical defibrillators, and self-contained breathing apparatus are working properly. It’s one of many things we do to keep everyone safe,” says Boyd. Boyd is one of 130 emergency response personnel at the Beaumont complex (BMCX) and he recently participated in a rigorous fire training program at Texas A&M College Station. “For me the opportunity to hone my skills as a first responder is critical. Like many of my colleagues, I am passionate about what I do and our aim is to always be ready for any emergency. Continuous training plays a major part in what we do to always be prepared,” says Boyd. Shawn Revia attended the fire training along with Boyd and 30 other BMCX first response personnel. “We trained in the techniques we use to fight fires and perform rescue operations,” says Revia. The program also gave Revia a chance to share with his
colleagues what he’s learned during the 12 years he’s worked at BMCX as a first responder. “We are trained to take action during emergency situations but we prefer to prevent such incidents from happening in the first place. Safety is top of mind for all of us at all times. That means that we never look the other way when a safety concern is present because this is the best strategy to prevent incidents,” says Revia. A mindset revolving around safety is how Boyd describes the culture he shares with his teammates at BMCX. “We always see things through the lens of safety and meeting those standards not just at work but also when we are at home with our families. I want folks to know that we are here should an emergency occur. I can honestly say my teammates are some of the best people I know because they are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if necessary for our brothers and sisters. There is no greater love a person can have for his fellow man than to be willing to lay down his or her own life to save another,” says Boyd.
(Left) Fire School Training: Fire brigade practices fire safety techniques during training.
(Right) Beaumont refinery fire station: Pictured from left to right are Roderick Boyd and Shawn Revia.
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