Fire Training Facility

The purpose of the project was to provide an adequate facility for the fire fighters of Incirlik Air Base to maintain a high level of proficiency. The project covered the construction a double high density polyethylene (HDPE) lined, and environmentally acceptable, gravel covered fire training pit 46 meters in diameter including a high temparature resistant mock up aircraft having 15 LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) burners at various locations and water sprinkler system. A LPG system consisting of a 9,25 gallon aboveground tank, fill stand, necessary gauges, valves, connections, piping, cathodic protection system and reinforced concrete supports were provided. The project covered the construction of a double HDPE lined water conservation pond with a manual water level system, a sump pump, all required electrical – plumbing connections, and a perimeter security fence.

The subject project was a site adaptation of a Basic Design that includes an elevated, steel structure control tower equipped with manual cut-off switches for all burners, controls for igniters, sprinklers, water circulation etc. The tower was complete with a strobe light, lightning protection system, and a speaker system for quick information, dispersal to trainees.

A reinforced concrete turning apron was designed around the pit for the vehicles of the fire department. A leak detection systems for the fire training pit, utility trench and the water conservation pond is provided for the facility as required by the Basic Component Design.

As well as the design, technical team of Altan Ltd. Co. Provided construction inspection / management / technical support (Title II) services during the construction of the Fire Training Facility.