The scene of any accident is often chaotic, but when an accident involves hydrogen or a hydrogen-powered vehicle, it is imperative for first responders to work within the constraints of a critical timeframe in order to ensure their safety and the safety of the accident victims. In addition, the newness of hydrogen and hydrogen vehicles has created an uncertainty, as well as raised concerns, for emergency response personnel.
In an effort to properly educate first responders, The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) has developed a series of educational publications that address the specific training needs necessary for accidents involving hydrogen and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Areas of study will include hydrogen properties and behaviors, production, transport, storage, stationary fuel cells, hydrogen powered vehicles, fueling stations, personal protective equipment, and first responder procedures. The trainings range from a four-hour workshop for first responders to a two-day course for instructors.
This training is available as an eight-hour workshop, four-hour workshop, or as a two-day course for those interested in becoming an instructor of the workshop.
Four-Hour Workshop
Participants will each receive a booklet explaining the workings of hydrogen-powered vehicles and important information regarding first responder procedures if such vehicles are involved in an accident.
Eight-Hour Workshop
Participants will be given an instructional manual that will explain the hydrogen industry and hydrogen vehicles at the awareness level.
Each workshop will cover:
• In introduction to hydrogen vehicle
technologies
• First responder training
- Identifying hydrogen and hydrogen vehicles
- First responder approach
- Safety features
- Personal protective equipment
- Hydrogen hazards
ISBN Number (Hydrogen): 978-1-933954-25-7
ISBN Number (Hydrogen Vehicle): 978-1-933954-26-4
Two-Day Instructor Training Course
Each instructor training course will include all of the above plus:
- A more in-depth look into hydrogen technologies and their operation
- Instructor manual with training materials
Supporting materials and continuing assistance
ISBN Number: 978-1-933954-27-1
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