Hyundai Group donates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus to Korean National Fire Agency

MANILA: The Hyundai Motor Group has donated a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus to the Korean National Fire Agency.

Per the Seoul-based car company, it granted the new-energy support bus to the national fire bureau to provide firefighters with a location to recover from the extreme conditions they face on a daily basis when tackling blazes in the line of duty.

According to Hyundai Motor Group, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus — which is based on the Hyundai Universe Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle — has been designed with input from Korean firefighters.

Here are some of its unique features:

• U-shaped meeting space with sofas to create a communal atmosphere and boost interaction
• Premium reclining seats for a comfortable and restful recovery space
• Compact cooking area providing firefighters with easy access to sustenance
• External air tent with power supply from the support bus
• High-pressure air gun to remove contaminants from rescue equipment
• High-pressure water gun to clean down firefighter apparatus
• Storage area for fire-resistant clothing to prevent potential secondary contamination

In addition, hydrogen and oxygen are supplied to the support bus’ fuel cell to generate electricity, which powers the vehicle and allows firefighters to use air-conditioning, heating, and other functions without generating carbon dioxide emissions.

“Deployed on Jeju Island, Korea, known for its abundant clean energy sources and its commitment to the energy transition, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus highlights Hyundai’s existing hydrogen value chain, from production to storage, transportation, and utilization, and it’s human-centric approach to mobility and mobility services, putting firefighters at the heart of the vehicle’s functionality,” the conglomerate wrote in a press release.

Accompanying campaign video

The Hyundai Motor Group also launched an accompanying video, which highlights the Korean firefighters’ dedication and the risks they face.

Narrated by Korean-American firefighter Peter Lee, the video titled “Got Your Back - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus for Firefighters’ Recovery in the Line of Duty,” underscores the importance of the innovative hydrogen fuel cell vehicle’s role in improving conditions, allowing operatives to recover from grueling heat.

In the short film, veteran firefighters encourage their junior counterparts to take a time-out during intense firefighting, reinforcing the need to value their own lives as much as the lives of others. These testimonials — the consortium pointed out — highlight the contribution the Hyundai Motor Group is making to progress for humanity through this donation.

You can check out the video, here.

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