Increasing availability and adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) presents new safety challenges for First Responders (FR).
The Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) in collaboration with AIChE has developed a microtraining learning plan as part of the Hydrogen Safety for First Responders training. This 4-part multimedia course aims to better inform incident responders and support the safe handling and use of hydrogen in a variety of fuel cell applications.
In this second course of the First Responders MicroTraining learning plan, you’ll learn about the impact of fire on hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery and the proper guidelines for fire response and extrication.
The completion of this learning plan qualifies for a certificate of completion with 1.5 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit.
Description
Who Should Attend
Fire Responders, and law enforcement
What You’ll Learn
Thermally-activated pressure relief devices (TRPDs) and implications for fire response
Similarities in fire-response between FCEVs and other vehicles
Differences in fire-response between FCEVs and other vehicles
Guidance for extrication operations
Outline
Course objectives
Unique Hazards of FCEVs and Why it Matters
Microlearning Video
Key Takeaways
Quiz Assessment
Course content
Learning Outcomes
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Conducting asset integrity inspections and documenting system information.1
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Understands key emergency scenarios (e.g., gas leak, fire, molten metal spill) and personal response actions.1
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Aware of basic fire prevention systems and how to use first-response firefighting equipment.1
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Describe handling equipment such as electrolysers, compressors, and storage tanks.1
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Shut down equipment in hydrogen-related emergencies.1
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Identify common hydrogen safety hazards, including hydrogen-air mixtures and potential leak sources.1
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