Firefighters
- The facility owner/operator should provide the firefighters with detailed information regarding the incident, hazardous material (including hydrogen) inventories and locations, facility safety equipment and instrumentation, and any actions taken so far.
- Fire department assistance in an emergency must be under the direction of the senior firefighter officer (i.e., incident commander). The facility owner/operator should relinquish incident command to the fire department when they arrive and cooperate fully with them.
- Firefighters who respond to a spill, fire, or vehicle collision must be familiar with the hazard information cards recommended by DOT or other safety documents.
- They should also know the recommended exclusion areas to protect the public if a spill or fire occurs.
- An additional factor for increased safety is awareness of fragment evacuation distance criteria. Guidance should be provided to limit danger from fragments and reduce the probability of injuries or fatalities in explosions.
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References
Fragment evacuation distance criteria can be found in the ANSI/AIAA Guide to Safety of Hydrogen and Hydrogen Systems (G-095A-2017)
Web-based training program is available from the Hydrogen Tools portal.