The team of Billy Dela Cruz, Robert Mendiola, Patsy Isaac and Ron Ealy worked quickly to extinguish the vehicle fire using 4 full extinguishers.
The station is operated by Delta Management Saipan.
Delta Management president Jim Arenovski was called to the scene as well as the local fire department.
Arenovski was quoted as saying, “We are extremely proud of our team and their quick action to avert a potentially serious fire. Safety is a cornerstone of our operations and we conduct safety training on a regular basis for all of our staff.”
By the time Arenovski and the fire division personnel had arrived, the staff was able to safely extinguish the blaze. The vehicle was ultimately moved off the premises and the clean-up work began. After a short two hour shut down the station was safely re-opened.
An appreciation luncheon was held to recognize the exemplary efforts of the Delta Management employees. Attending the luncheon were representatives from IP&E, the Shell licensee on Saipan.
Eloy Lizama chief operating officer of IP&E also commented that, “On behalf of the entire IP&E family we commend these employees, their quick action and safety consciousness. IP&E is committed to a culture of safety. We understand what to do in the case of an emergency and are always looking for new ways to make the workplace safer.”
