In an emergency, every minute counts. Prior knowledge of the terrain by emergency services can make all the difference between a controlled intervention and an uncontrollable escalation. It is with this in mind that SYNVIA opened its doors to the Loir-et-Cher Departmental Fire and Rescue Service.

Classified as upper-tier ⚠ Seveso, the Fossé site is subject to strict regulatory obligations regarding the prevention of major industrial risks. Beyond the legal framework, SYNVIA has chosen to go further by establishing an active, on-the-ground collaboration with the department’s firefighters, the first responders in the event of an accident.

Visit objectives

• Quickly identify strategic areas: crisis room, access points, evacuation routes
• Understand SYNVIA’s internal organization in an emergency
• Inventory stored products and associated hazard classes
• Familiarize themselves with fire protection systems: sprinklers and foam extinguishing

A two-part visit

The day was structured to combine theoretical knowledge and operational immersion, two inseparable dimensions for effective preparation.

• 01 – Classroom presentation: An overview of the site’s activities, its internal organization, and the accident scenarios identified as part of the hazard study.
• 02 – Field immersion: A guided tour of the warehouse allowing firefighters to concretely visualize the facilities, safety devices, and critical points.

An essential collaboration

The SDIS is the first external link in the emergency chain in the event of a major incident at a classified industrial site. The more the intervention teams know about a site’s specificities, the faster, more targeted, and more effective their action will be. This visit is part of a proactive prevention approach, fully aligned with SYNVIA’s values regarding personal safety and environmental protection.