Three employees at one of Oman Oil Marketing Company’s (OOMCO) fuel retail outlets, the omanoil Filling Station in Mussanna, prevented what could have been a major fire accident last week said a spokesperson from OOMCO.

The quick-thinking teamwork of Filling Station Manager, Kassim Ahmed and fellow colleagues Hilal Al Shabiby and Hassan P averted the incident when a pick-up truck on the omanoil filling station forecourt caught on fire.

The vehicle in question pulled onto the forecourt alongside the fuel pumps and unbeknown to the driver, the engine had overheated and caught alight. Keen eyed staffed spotted smoke emerging from under the vehicle bonnet and alerted the perplexed driver.

Following the correct HSE (Health Safety and Environment) procedures the omanoil Filling Station staff pushed the vehicle clear of the pumps and speedily extinguished the fire using the fire extinguishers provided at all of the omanoil Filling Stations.

The sharp action by the filling station staff has been recognised with cash spot bonuses awarded by the OOMCO Retail Business Manager, Salim Shibiby.

“Fire is the greatest risk at a Filling Station, hence why we make a significant investment each year on staff training adhering to the latest international HSE standards and best practice” said Paul Phillips, OOMCO Retail Manager.

Thankfully incidents such as these are rare, but when they do happen it’s reassuring to know that the employees know how to react and to deal with the situation in a calm and efficient manner. Adding to this Salim Shabibiy said, “It’s important for OOMCO to recognise actions such as these. The safety of the general public and OOMCO employees are paramount and we are proud to have members of the OOMCO team who can think on their feet and endorse this value.”

OOMCO, as the only 100% Omani fuels marketing company wish to take this opportunity in reminding all motorists that there are 4 basic fire prevention rules for Filling Stations:-

1. No smoking on the forecourt
2. Turn off vehicle engine whilst re-fuelling
3. Do not use GSMs (due to the risk of static causing sparks)
4. No fuel filling in unauthorised containers (due to the risk of static causing sparks)

Pictured: Mussanna Filling Station Manager, Kassim Ahmed and colleagues Hilal Al Shabiby and Hassan P receiving bonuses from OOMCO Retail Business Manager, Salim Shibiby.

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