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 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.
Hydrogen can be transported either as gas or in a liquefied state. This third course of the First Responders Micro Training learning plan looks at both methods of transport and their impact on emergency operations.
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
Different types of tanks and trailers for compressed hydrogen
Guidance for emergency response for gaseous and liquid hydrogen transport
When to use water to extinguish a fire impinging on storage tanks
Outline
Course objectives
Why First Responders Need to Care about Hydrogen Transport
Microlearning Video
Key Takeaways
Quiz Assessment
Course content
Learning Outcomes
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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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Follows site-specific emergency procedures promptly and without hesitation.1
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Explain how the properties of hydrogen influence handling, storage, and transportation safety protocols.1
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Purpose of safety devices (e.g., pressure relief valves, interlocks, alarms).1
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