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TAV’S FIRE FIGHTERS
*Left to right: Murat Serin-Fire Control Officer, Fatih PEÇE-Fire Control Officer, Hüseyin YASAR- Fire Control Officer, Erdinç DEMIRKOL- Fire Control Officer, Berkant SÜNGÜ- Fire Control Cheif, Rahmi YILDIZ- Fire Control Officer, Okan Özcan- Fire Control Officer, Senol KARLANKUS- Fire Control Officer, Ahmet UZUN- Fire Control Officer Working on fire fighting procedures in all buildings and areas within the boundaries of Istanbul Atatürk Airport, the TAV Fire Brigade is always prepared for intervention and to ensure safety. Beginning operations under the umbrella of TAV Istanbul in July 2010 with five fire officers, the TAV Fire Brigade has become a strong team as of August 2011, including a fire chief and eight highly-skilled fire fighters. AREAS OF ACTIVITYThe coverage zone of the TAV Fire Brigade includes Istanbul Atatürk Airport International Terminal, the Multi-Storey and Open Car Parks, Domestic Terminal, General Aviation Terminal, Trigeneration Plant and the Holding Headquarters. The TAV Fire Brigade undertakes many fire prevention activities as well as improving its fire fighting skills at buildings and locations within the grounds of Istanbul Atatürk Airport. As part of the fire safety regulations instituted at the airport, such responsibilities include carrying out fire safety and risk assessments, monitoring compliance with existing regulations, identifying noncompliance and submitting the results to TAV Istanbul Management in a report including corrective actions. Despite all precautions, in the event that a fire does break out at the airport, the TAV Fire Brigade also undertakes extensive training in evacuation procedures, first aid and rescue, as well as managing fires and extinguishing them as quickly as possible. When executing fire fighting protocols, the brigade conveys information and works alongside DHMI (General Directorate of State Airports Authority) Fire Brigade and Istanbul Fire Units, whom they are liable to call in case of a fire. A FULLY EQUIPPED TEAM 
TAV Fire Brigade is fully equipped with gear and information to handle any situation that might be a threat to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport International Terminal, Multi-Storey and Open Car Parks, the Domestic Terminal, General Aviation Terminal, Trigeneration Plant, Holding Management Building and Atatürk Airport.
Equipped with all protective gear, kits and materials for forced entry and advanced technology which may be required in case of a fire, the team has the authority to work in coordination with TAV Private Security, the Electronic Systems Department, Mechanical Systems Department, Electrical Systems Department, Construction Repair Department and Terminal Management Department should such a need arise. The Brigade has established five main fire stations, all equipped with necessary gear and materials. The team works alongside TAV Private Security and speaks the same language by nature of their jobs. The TAV Fire Brigade prepares instructions for all possible emergencies and conveys this information to all TAV employees as well as preparing practice scenarios and training programs in order to raise awareness of fire safety. With their knowledge and expertise, the confident TAV Fire Brigade team always stands ready to ensure our security against fire at Ataturk Airport and is now recognizable members of the TAV Family with their special uniforms. |
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