International virtual workshop of first responders 5-6 October 2020
Are you a fire-fighter, member of a rescue-team, police or operator of a rail or road tunnel or a similar underground transportation system? And are you interested in tactics and techniques for first responder related with hydrogen vehicles. Then the workshop presented here might by of high interest for you.
Virtual workshop - topics
The International workshop will address several topics, including but not limited to the analysis of current procedures of fire services for incidents with hydrogen in underground systems. In this context, the following questions will be included into discussion, to gain consistent understanding of possibilities and limitations of intervention:
- What are the specific conditions for intervention in underground transportation systems?
- How do first responder get all relevant information needed?
- What are the possible actions taken by fire-fighters?
- Why is ventilation a very important factor?
- Who is responsible for which measures of response?
- What behavior by persons involved must be taken into consideration?
- Which issues need further research?
The possible tactics and techniques for intervention will be presented and discussed, e.g. the benefits and risks of ventilation in tunnels, car parks, etc.
The focus will be on how the outcomes of HyTunnel-CS research can aid the development and optimization of the fire services intervention strategies, tactics, procedures, technical equipment, training, etc.
Workshop goals
Day 1 - knowledge transfer
- Overview of projects HyTunnel-CS and HyResponder
- Share knowledge on interventions in underground transport systems in general
Day 2 - tactic sessions
- Interactive discussion of appropriate tactics for response to Hy-incidents in tunnels and similar confined spaces
- Exchange of views on education and training for Hy-Response in tunnels and similar confined spaces
- Identify questions that need further scientific clarification
- Synchronization with partner activities
Workshop funding
This project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (JU) under grant agreement No 826193.
The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Norway, Switzerland.
We are therefore pleased to inform you that participation in the virtual workshop is free of charge.
Preliminary agenda
All times are GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, London).
Day 1 - knowledge transfer
| Time | Subject | Presenter(s) |
| 13:00 | Welcome to the workshop Goals, procedures and organization of the workshop; rules for video conference | Urs Kummer, IFA |
| 13:15 | HyTunnel-CS project – Introduction to FCH 2 JU HyTunnel-CS project – Pre-normative research contribution to hydrogen accident response | D. Makarov, UU Project partner |
| 14:30 | Underground transport systems and confined spaces: infrastructure Presentations and discussion: types of design and ventilation systems; varieties and dimensions | Urs Kummer, IFA |
| 15:00 | Break | |
| 15:20 | Underground transport systems and confined spaces: hazards Presentation and discussion: extremely large fire compartments > long emergency routes > great depth of penetration; smoke, heat, structural collapse; hazard of explosion | C. Brauner, IFA |
| 15:45 | Underground transport systems and confined spaces: tactics Presentation and discussion: extinguish to rescue and the two-sided attack; reconnaissance – firefighting – search and rescue; tactical ventilation. | C. Pessel, IFA |
| 16:15 | Framework for education Different countries, different tasks, different expectations on curricula, intensity and time budgets for education and training | C. Brauner, IFA |
| 16:30 | Break | |
| 17:00 | Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) Presentation and discussion: to respond you need to know what you are dealing with. The VIN could tell you all you need to know. | T. Van Esbroek, SPFI |
| 17:30 | HyResponder project – Overview and current status of FCH 2 JU HyResponder project – Virtual reality for training – HyResponder remote events | S. Brennan, UU L. Lecomte, ENSOSP E. Maranne, CRISE |
| 18:30 | Final discussion and closure of Day 1 | D. Makarov, UU |
| 19:00 | Closure |
Day 2 - tactic sessions
| Time | Subject | Presenter(s) |
| 09:30 | Introduction: rules for tabletop exercises | C. Brauner, IFA C. Pessel, IFA |
| 09:45 | Tunnel scenarios One tube, single tube, different types of ventilation | C. Brauner, IFA C. Pessel, IFA |
| 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:45 | Car park scenarios Single car garage; parking garage, underground parking garage | C. Brauner, IFA C. Pessel, IFA |
| 13:00 | Example for a political recommendation for law makers and regulatory authorities | G. Schöpf, LFT |
| 13:20 | Break | |
| 13:35 | Concluding discussion Define consent and dissent as well as questions to be answered | C. Brauner, IFA |
| 14:00 | HyTunnel-CS project next steps Recommendations to assist intervention strategies and tactics | D. Makarov, UU |
| 14:30 | Closure |
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Registration
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Your personal contact
We look forward to your registration and to welcoming you to the HyTunnel-CS virtual workshop. If you have any questions about the workshop, we will be happy to help you. Please contact us on +41 62 386 11 11 or by e-mail at contact(at)ifa-swiss.ch.
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