SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) G. I. No.

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CONTENT
This Instruction outlines the responsibilities of proponent organizations and the Fire Protection Department (FrPD) in training
Company personnel in the use of Company-owned firefighting equipment. This General Instruction (GI) includes:

1. Definitions
2. References
3. Proponent Responsibilities
4. Fire Protection Department Responsibilities
5. Supplements
6. Approval

1.0 DEFINITIONS

1.1 Confined Space: Areas with limited access and egress and are usually not designed to be worked in continuously.
There is usually little or no ventilation, little room for movement and limited exits and entrances.
1.2 Incipient Stage Firefighting Equipment: Firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers and hose reels that are
provided to attack a fire at its beginning stage or while small.
1.3 SAP: Acronym for Systems, Application, and Production.
1.4 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA): An atmosphere-supplying respirator in which the breathing air
source is carried by the wearer.

2.0 REFERENCES
2.1 Saudi Aramco General Instruction 1780.001, “Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators”
2.2 Saudi Aramco General Instruction 1781.001, “Inspection Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment”
2.3 Saudi Aramco General Instruction 1787.000, “Report of Fire, Emergency, or False Alarm”
2.4 U. S. Department of Labor, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Part 1910, “Occupational Safety & Health
Standards”
2.5 National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1 “Uniform Fire Code” 2015 Edition
2.6 National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101 “Life Safety Code” 2015 Edition

3.0 PROPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Ensure that employees whose daily operations involve areas where firefighting equipment and/or SCBA are
located and could be expected to use this equipment are trained in the use of the equipment as outlined in
Supplement "1783.001-01."
3.2 Schedule with the Area Fire Control Unit the appropriate firefighting training for their employees as indicated in
Supplement 1783.001-01. Training can be requested more often if proponent feels it is necessary or it is mandated
by outside regulatory agencies. New hires, including apprentices, are to be sent for firefighting / fire safety training
within the first 6 months of employment.
3.3 Provide necessary transportation, housing, and restricted area access as required for their employees to attend
training.
3.4 Provide their employees with personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, hard hats, gloves, and
goggles appropriate for the training session they will attend.

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3.5 Forecast and submit their training requirements to the Area Fire Control Unit Head on a yearly basis during
September of each year.
3.6 Nomine employees from one source such as the Department’s Training Coordinator and only through SAP “Saudi
Aramco Training/Certification Program.”
3.7 Ensure that nominated employees are physically, mentally, and medically able to perform the mental and/or
physical requirements of the firefighting training sessions.
3.8 Communicate to their employees the location and application of incipient stage firefighting equipment located
within their area of responsibility. It shall be included as part of the employee’s orientation and should be discussed
during employee safety/communication meetings.
3.9 Provide employees with instructions on how to report fire and emergencies using the emergency telephone number
110 and given instructions regarding evacuation routes and location of and reporting to assembly points.

3.10 Employees shall:

3.10.1 Report all fires and emergencies in accordance with the established procedures at their work location,
and as per GI-1787.000 and report to their safe assembly areas.
3.10.2 Attempt to extinguish the fire using available equipment and methods taught during training until the
arrival of the Fire Protection Department.
3.10.3 Complete pre-requisite e-Learning Fire Safety Awareness (SAP 40039206) and Industrial Fire Safety
Awareness (SAP 40094573) courses as applicable before scheduling for practical Fire Awareness courses
as described in Supplement 1783.001-01.

NOTE: It should be emphasized that 3.10.2 actions should only be attempted in situations where the
employee is not subjected to excessive risk.

4.0 FIRE PROTECTION DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Accept and confirm employees’ requested training courses by the Divisional FrPD Registrar through SAP, “Saudi
Aramco Training/Certification Program” within two weeks upon receipt of the requested training.
4.2 Provide training for participants in the Fire Training Courses as indicated in Supplement "1783.001-01”.
4.3 Provide certified and qualified Fire Protection Department training instructors using Fire Protection Department
equipment and designated Fire Training Ground Facilities to conduct all training.
4.4 Provide each student with the opportunity to practice each skill and ensure each student is competent prior to
departing the training course.
4.5 Area Fire Control Unit shall maintain a copy of the participants’ attendance records and all relevant information.
4.6 The Area Fire Operations Superintendent shall ensure that all training records are properly completed and updated
in the SAP System within two weeks upon completion of the course.

5.0 SUPPLEMENTS

The following Supplements are provided with this Instruction:

5.1 Supplement 1783.001-01, Fire Protection Department Training Courses.

5.2 Supplement 1783.001-02, Fire Protection Department Training Course Descriptions.

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6.0 APPROVAL

Recommended by: Approved by:

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ALBADR M. JANNAH AALI M. AL-ZAHARANI
Manager, Fire Protection Department Executive Director, Safety & Industrial Security

Concurred By:

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MOHAMMAD M. AL SAGGAF
Senior Vice President, Operations & Business Services

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MOHAMMED Y. AL QAHTANI
Senior Vice President, Upstream

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AHMED A. AL-SA’ADI
Senior Vice President, Technical Services

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NABEEL A. AL MANSOUR
General Counsel

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ABDULLAH M. AL SAADAN
Senior Vice President, Finance, Strategy & Development

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ABDULAZIZ M. AL JUDAIMI
Senior Vice President, Downstream (A)

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Supplement 1783.001-01

Fire Protection Department Training Courses for Company Personnel

Employees Required Course(s) Duration Frequency

* × Fire
Safety Awareness
Non-Industrial Employees: 2 Hours * Initial
Office employees, clerical staff, administrative staff, SAP-40032412
* engineers, shop personnel, service personnel,
** ×× Fire
Safety Awareness e-
hydrocarbon support personnel 2 Hours (e-Learning) Every (2) Years
Learning SAP-40039206
Aviation Fire Training
Aviation Personnel: 4 Hours Every (2) Years
SAP-40005015
Ground Crew
Flight Crew Aviation Flight Crew Training
2 Hours Every (2) Years
SAP-40002211
Industrial Fire Safety Awareness
4 Hours Every (2) Years
××× SAP-40032856

Industrial Employees: * Self-Contained Breathing

*
Operations personnel, maintenance personnel, Apparatus Practical * 4 Hours Every (2) Years
engineers, and Industrial Security ×××× SAP - 40082928

Confined Space Rescue Awareness

4 Hours Every (2) Years
××××× SAP - 40082927

ICS for Emergency Responders

40 Hours Initial
SAP-40037804
Foreman and above: ICS for Emergency Responders
Refresher 8 Hours (e-Learning) Every (2) Years
×××××× SAP-40069334

Incident Management System for

Manager and above: Managers 8 Hours Once
SAP - 40038914

× Before taking this course, candidate must first complete Fire Safety Awareness e-Learning (SAP 40039206).

×× Once initial training is completed which includes the practical exercise, candidate must only complete the e-learning every
**
two (2) years as a refresher training.

××× Before taking this course, candidate must first complete Industrial Fire Safety Awareness e-Learning (SAP 40094573).

** ×××× Before taking this course, candidate must first complete SCBA e-Learning (SAP 40111900).

××××× This optional course is designed for employees who might be tasked with entering confined spaces to perform their tasks.

×××××× This course is designed to provide refresher training to those that have attended ICS for Emergency Responders
(40037804).

NOTE: Refer to Supplement 1783.001-02 for course descriptions.

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SUPPLEMENT 1783.001-02

Course Descriptions

Fire Safety Awareness Practical– SAP – 40032412

This course provides Saudi Aramco employees who work in non-industrial setting with information and instruction to make them
aware of the importance of basic fire prevention and how to make their work place and home fire-safe. It also provides them with
instruction on the use of portable fire extinguishers and involves live-fire drills. Participation in the live-fire drills is required to
pass the course. Students must first complete pre-requisite Fire Safety Awareness e-Learning (SAP 40039206).
Duration: 2 hours.

Industrial Fire Safety Awareness Practical – SAP – 40032856

This course provides Saudi Aramco employees who work in an industrial setting with information and instruction to make them
aware of the importance of basic fire prevention and how to make their work place and home fire-safe. It also provides them with
instruction on the use of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers and involves live-fire drills using fire hose and fixed fire monitors.
Participation in the live-fire drills is required to pass the course. Students must first complete pre-requisite Industrial Fire Safety
Awareness e-Learning (SAP 40094573).
Duration: 4 hours.

* Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Practical - SAP - 40082928

This course provides Saudi Aramco employees working in industrial areas with information and instruction to make them aware
of the importance of SCBA, how to safely don and use SCBA, stresses situations requiring the use of SCBA, and how to inspect
and care for the apparatus. The course includes practical exercises of donning and doffing SCBA followed by a practical
evaluation to ensure mastery of this task. Proof of mastery is required to pass the course. Students must first complete pre-requisite
SCBA (2 Hours) e-Learning (SAP 40111900).
* Duration: 4 hours.

Confined Space Rescue Awareness - SAP - 40082927

This course provides Saudi Aramco employees who are tasked with entering confined spaces with basic information and
instruction to safely conduct confined space rescue in spaces with same-level horizontal opening only. It also stresses conditions
and precautions that make rescue operation from a confined space safe. The course includes practical exercises of conducting
confined space rescue from a confined space with same-level horizontal opening while wearing SCBA. Participation in the drill
exercise is required to pass the course.
Duration: 4 hours.

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SUPPLEMENT 1783.001-02 (cont’d)

Course Descriptions

Incident Command System (ICS) for Emergency Responders – SAP 40037804

This course is designed to provide operational leaders holding the position of foreman and above with the knowledge and skills
necessary to work within an incident management system and perform those functions within the system required to bring the
incident to a successful conclusion. The course covers strategic and tactical planning skills needed to effectively manage and
control their emergency resources.
Duration: 40 hours.

ICS for Emergency Responders Refresher (e-Learning) – SAP 40069334

This e-Learning course is designed to provide refresher training to those that have attended ICS for Emergency Responders
(40037804)
Duration: 8 hours.

Incident Management System (IMS) for Managers Course - SAP – 40038914

This course is designed for managers and above in Saudi Aramco who might be in charge of the Emergency Control Center (ECC)
during emergencies and aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills needed for the incident manager who
ultimately provides leadership, guidance and support during emergencies/incidents to the incident commander.
Duration: 8 Hours.

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