Protecting aircraft, personnel, and aviation infrastructure requires fire protection solutions designed for the unique hazards of aviation environments. From aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities to helipads and rooftop heliports, Viking Fire Protection provides tailored fire protection systems to address the risks associated with aircraft operations, flammable liquids, specialized equipment, and demanding operating conditions.
Understanding Fire Risks in Aviation Facilities
Aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, and helipads face fire risks associated with aviation fuels, specialized equipment, maintenance activities, and the surrounding environment. Large hangar spaces can contain valuable aircraft and combustible materials, while rooftop and elevated helipads may have limited emergency access and be located near occupied buildings.
Common risks include:
- Aviation fuels and flammable liquids: Jet fuel, aviation gasoline, lubricants, and fuel spills can contribute to rapidly developing fires.
- Maintenance and hot work: Welding, cutting, grinding, and other repair activities can introduce ignition sources.
- Electrical systems and equipment: Electrical faults, damaged wiring, and malfunctioning equipment can create fire hazards.
- Chemicals, composite materials, and batteries: Paints, solvents, cleaning products, aircraft composites, and damaged or overheated lithium-ion batteries can present additional fire risks.
- Restricted access and nearby occupants: Rooftop helipads and elevated landing areas can complicate emergency response and expose adjacent building spaces and occupants to potential fire hazards.
Effective fire protection must account for these risks, the facility’s design, aircraft operations, and applicable codes and standards.
Aviation Fire Protection Solutions
Viking Fire Protection provides tailored fire protection systems for aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, helipads, and heliports. Our solutions are selected according to the facility’s specific hazards, operational requirements, and applicable fire protection standards.
Specialized Fire Suppression Systems: Aircraft hangars and areas exposed to flammable-liquid hazards may require specialized suppression systems designed for the identified fire scenarios. The FireFlex® ICAF compressed air foam system is a deluge-type system that uses a balanced piping network and can be activated electrically, pneumatically, or manually. It is FM Approved as a local application extinguishing system for Class B pool fires, spill fires, and cascading fires. Its suitability must be assessed for the specific application and applicable requirements.
Fire Detection, Sprinklers, and Building Protection: Fire alarm and detection systems help identify fire conditions and alert occupants and emergency responders. Sprinkler systems provide fire control or suppression where required, while associated building protection measures help address the needs of hangars, maintenance areas, support buildings, and facilities surrounding helipads.
Installation, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance: Viking supports aviation fire protection projects through system installation, inspections, testing, maintenance, and upgrades. Our team helps facility owners and operators address system deficiencies and maintain fire protection equipment in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and operational requirements.
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CIAM – Montreal East Airport Fuel Supply Terminal
Project of the Corporation Internationale d’Avitaillement de Montréal (CIAM), aimed at building a new terminal to deliver fuel to Montreal’s airports. This project includes a marine terminal along the St. Lawrence River, pipelines, a loading station for railcars and tanker trucks, and connections for fuel transportation.
As part of this large-scale project, Viking Fire Protection played a key role by providing the complete design, supply, and installation of the fire protection and fire alarm systems. Our team worked closely with the project engineers and CIAM officials to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and optimal protection of critical infrastructure.
Government Air Service (SAG)
The Service aérien gouvernemental (SAG) is a governmental flight service under the responsibility of the Centre de services partagés du Québec. The SAG makes its diversified fleet of aircraft available to its partners—the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu and the Sûreté du Québec—to help them fulfill their respective missions.
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