PNNL

Abstract

The use of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies is emerging in the U.S. through vehicle demonstration programs and early deployments of fuel cells for onsite power generation, materials handling, and other applications. To help first responders prepare for hydrogen and fuel cell use in their communities, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Program has developed hydrogen safety training for first responders. A web-based awareness-level course, "Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders," launched in 2007, is available at http://hydrogen.pnl.gov/FirstResponders/. Approximately 17,000 first responders have accessed the online training.