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.
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
Estimated Time: 0.42 hours