Peter Heijn
Peter Heijn is an industrial fire safety specialist at Riskonet. With a background as a Fire Service Officer and former commander of an industrial fire brigade, he combines operational field experience with deep technical expertise in fire protection systems. He is recognized for his practical understanding of (petro)chemical production facilities and his ability to design and evaluate complex fire safety solutions.
Based in the Netherlands, Peter primarily supports clients in the (petro)chemical industry and tank storage sector. He conducts risk inspections, advises on fire protection strategies, and contributes to emergency response and contingency planning.
Education
- VAPRO A/B
- Fire Service Officer – Suppression
- Fire Service Instructor
- NFPA Fire Prevention Officer I & II
- NFPA 13, 20 & 25
- CIV ITO – Cooling and Suppression Systems
- CIV – Integrated Fire Safety Assurance Process
- Port Facility Security Officer
- JOIFF – Industrial Safety & Emergency Response
Expertise
Within Riskonet, Peter focuses on risk inspections for (petro)chemical production facilities and tank storage operations. He advises on industrial fire safety regulations and develops scenario-based cooling and suppression system designs. Peter also oversees inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) programs for fire protection systems and supports emergency response planning and industrial fire brigade operations.