Refinery Terminal Fire Company

The Refinery Terminal Fire Company (RTFC) was established in 1948, in the wake of the Texas City, Texas disaster, and today is the largest non-profit industrial firefighting group in the United States. Through the unique concept of ownership by its members, RTFC provides state-of-the-art fire protection, prevention, inspection, hazard mitigation, training and technical support services. As a company, RTFC has responded to thousands of fires, hazardous materials releases, rescues and medical emergencies throughout the oil, petrochemical, pipeline and port facilities of its members.