Hydrogen has some unusual properties, like being lighter than air, odorless and an almost invisible flame, that may present unexpected hazards to First Responders.
Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders. One hour of basic information for fire, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel. Center for Hydrogen Safety. Free with AIChE guest account.
First Responder Micro Training Learning Plan. Four 25 minute videos on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles for Incident Response, Fire Response and Extraction of a Fuel Cell Vehicle, Transport of Hydrogen Fuel and Hydrogen Fueling Station Incident Response. Center for Hydrogen Safety. Free with AIChE guest account.
HYRESPONSE – European Hydrogen Safety Training Platform (EHSTP) for First Responders.
Fire Fighter Safety and Emergency Response for Solar Power Systems. (2013) Solar systems are a likely part of hydrogen installations.
Safety Training for First Responders. PNNL-SA-72138. 2010, 16 pgs.
Gaseous Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle First and Second Responder Recommended Practice. SAE J2990/1, 2016, 33 pgs.
Emergency Response Guide: Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Fueling Stations. CFCP. (2004) dhh23
Emergency Response Guidebook. PHMSA, Hazardous material transportation incidents. 2020, 396 pgs.
Hydrogen Vehicle Firefighter Safety Training. Air Liquide. 14 minutes.
First Responder Training Resources and Future Direction. PNNL-SA-104297.
Emergency Response Guidebook. PHMSA, Hazardous materials in transportation incidents. 2020, 396 pgs.
First Responder Training: Supporting commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. IJHE. 2017, 6 pgs.
Appendix A – Statement of Requirement – Hydrogen Training for Australian Emergency Services. AFAC. 2021, 70 pgs.
Pipeline Emergencies Training. National Association of State Fire Marshals.
Toyota Mirai Emergency Response Quick Reference. (2015)
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Emergency Response Guide. (2018)
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Emergency Response Guide. (2014)
Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell Emergency Response Guide. (2019), 36 pgs.
[GM] Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Emergency Response Guide. 2007, 25 pgs.
Guidelines for rescue personnel – Cars, vans and off-road vehicles. Mercedes Benz. 2021, 162 pgs
Mercedes Benz Hydrogen drive Rescue sheet finder.
Road Vehicles- Information for first and second responders – Part 3. ISO 17840-3:2019