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Strategic Plan for Developing a Suite of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Protective Equipment Standards
A common suite of First Responder equipment standards is needed to establish minimum performance, and interoperability requirements for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) equipment utilized by local, state, and federal First Responders to acts of terrorism and CBRNE incidents. Such standards, and the associated requirements and test protocols, serve multiple purposes including: 1) establishing baseline capabilities and limitations for currently available equipment, 2) guiding production and technological developments by manufacturers and designers, and 3) guiding equipment procurement decisions by the public safety and health communities. This document presents the strategy and process within the Interagency Board (IAB) for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability for identifying, adopting, modifying, and developing CBRNE equipment standards. The priorities for developing standards will be established and periodically reviewed by the IAB Standards Coordination Committee (SCC). It does not address the specifics of schedules, resources, or those standardization processes that are agency and organization-specific. It is relevant to note that no such suite of CBRNE equipment standards exists today, and it is a goal of the IAB to remedy this shortcoming. This CBRNE Equipment Standards process will be accomplished through two phases - a "Preparation Phase" and an "Implementation Phase." During the Preparation Phase, requirements for standards will be identified from local, state, and federal First Responder functional and operational equipment requirements. These equipment requirements will be compared to existing standards to determine if existing standards can be adopted into the CBRNE Equipment Standards Suite, if modifications are required, or if gaps exist requiring new standards to be developed. During the Implementation Phase, the recommendations of the equipment Subgroups will be coordinated with appropriate standards organizations to facilitate adoption, modification, and development of standards for incorporation into the CBRNE Equipment Standards Suite. Gaps in standards will be presented to sponsoring agencies and organizations for new standards development.
InterAgency Board
2002
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Position Paper: Bioterrorism Preparedness & Response, A Proposed Model for Bioterrorism Response: Initial Operations and Characterization
"This paper presents the position of the InterAgency Board (IAB) on an approach to developing a national bioterrorism response capability. The IAB proposes a model for a biothreat response capability that brings together public safety jurisdictions, federal resources, processes, standards, and doctrine to support the creation of a network of locally owned and operated validated bioterrorism response teams. Under this model, responder organizations that meet eligibility requirements can apply to operate through contracts as approved bioterrorism response organizations within their own jurisdictions. These teams would be trained and equipped to meet a set of national standards and would work collaboratively with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network (LRN) in bioterrorism incident responses. The model described herein defines proposed equipment, training, and capability requirements and recommends establishing equipment and training standards. A model for funding this national program is also outlined. By implementing this model, all stakeholders in the biothreat response enterprise will be able to confidently make decisions on courses of action to assure public safety and consistently address threats or the perception of them."
InterAgency Board
2017-01
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Health and Safety Planning Guide for Planners, Safety Officers, and Supervisors for Protecting Responders Following a Nuclear Detonation
"The purpose of this guide is to provide response planners, safety officers, and supervisors with specific guidance and recommendations to protect responders from the effects and impacts of a 10 kiloton (KT) improvised nuclear device (IND) within the first 72 hours of a detonation. An IND is an illicit nuclear weapon bought, stolen, or otherwise originating from a nuclear State, or a weapon fabricated by a terrorist group from illegally obtained fissile nuclear weapons material that produces a nuclear explosion. While there are similarities to the detonation of a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD or 'dirty
bomb'), this Guide is specifically designed to protect responders in an IND scenario. There are likely to be tens or hundreds of thousands of casualties with serious traumatic injuries including severe burns, blindness, deafness, amputations, other blast injuries, radiation sickness, etc. Responders will face the prospect of being overwhelmed by the public need and its concerns. Responders to an IND event need to be prepared to face a scene that is unlike any other they may have encountered, and some of this guidance will be counter-intuitive to those trained in emergency response. However, it is critical that responders utilize the principles in this Guide to remain as safe and healthy as possible, not only for their own safety, but also to remain available for the ongoing mission of saving lives."
InterAgency Board
2016-12
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Training Trigger: Wildland Fire Fighting / Urban Interface
"Incidences of natural ground cover fires nearer to urban areas have become more frequent in recent years. The wildland-urban interface is the area where development meets or intermingles with undeveloped wildland. In this environment fire can move between structural and vegetation fuels, increasing the likelihood that wildfires will threaten structures and people. Fire departments not traditionally responsible for Wildland firefighting are increasingly responding to calls for assistance at Wildland incidents, therefore it is necessary for urban fire departments to become better educated and trained to perform safely and effectively in these environments."
InterAgency Board
2017-08
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Stress-Related Mental Health Issues in Emergency Responders, First Receivers, Disaster Workers, and Their Families
"For decades it has been recognized that the unique and often stressful responsibilities and challenges faced by emergency responders and disaster workers may place them at a significantly higher risk of developing symptoms of psychological stress. This stress can result in a wide spectrum of short and long-term behavioral and mental health issues that can affect the operational readiness of both the individual and the organization where they are employed. Additionally, these stresses can have a significant impact on their private lives and relationships, potentially resulting in subsequent impact to their spouses, children and other close relatives or contacts."
InterAgency Board
2014-11
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Recommendations on Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment and Decontamination Products for First Responders Against Exposure Hazards to Synthetic Opioids, Including Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues
"Increased illicit use of opioids, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analogue carfentanil, is a source of increased risk to responders. Most routine encounters between patients or detainees and EMS [emergency medical services] or law enforcement do not present a significant threat of toxic exposure. While there are anecdotal reports of public safety personnel being exposed to opioids during operations, they are largely unconfirmed. To proactively address the potential risks, this document establishes guidance for personal protective equipment selection and use, decontamination, detection, and medical countermeasures for first responders who may be exposed to opioids in the course of their occupational activities. Throughout the remainder of this document, the term synthetic opioids will be used to include fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, morphine analogues, the U-series opioids, and others."
InterAgency Board
2017-08
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Recommended Best Practices to Minimize Emergency Responder Exposures to Synthetic Opioids, Including Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs
"Increased illicit use of opioids, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analog carfentanil, is a source of increased risk to responders. Most routine encounters between patients or detainees and emergency medical services ( EMS ) or law enforcement personnel do not present a significant threat of toxic exposure. Synthetic opioids are highly toxic organic solids that have been found as powders, pills, liquids, and nasal sprays. While specific exposure standards do not exist, the pharmaceutical industry uses an estimated occupational inhalation exposure limit of 0.0001 mg/m 3 for fentanyl. A secondary dermal hazard exists if there is direct skin contact with large, bulk amounts of concentrated threat materials."
InterAgency Board
2017-10
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InterAgency Board [website]
"The IAB [InterAgency Board] is a voluntary collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represent all levels of government and the voluntary sector. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among operational, technical, and support organizations to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive [CBRNE] issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice. The mission of the InterAgency Board is to strengthen the nation's ability to prepare for and respond safely and effectively to emergencies, disasters, and CBRNE incidents."
InterAgency Board
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InterAgency Board (IAB) FY 2009-2010 Annual Report and 2010 Standardized Equipment List (SEL)
"The IAB is a voluntary collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represent all levels of government and the voluntary sector. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among operational, technical, and support organizations to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, tribal, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also reviews and comments on broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practices."
InterAgency Board
2010
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Position Statement Regarding the United States Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Report: 'Federal Support for and Involvement in State and Local Fusion Centers'
"The InterAgency Board [IAB] is a voluntary collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represent all levels of government and the volunteer sector. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among operational, technical, and support organizations to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, tribal and federal response communities. The state and local first responders of the InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability (IAB) feel that the Subcommittee's critical report of fusion centers may reflect a misunderstanding of the essential role that fusion centers perform related to vital intelligence and information support functions for state and local jurisdictions and regions. Responding to, interdicting, and preventing terrorism builds upon both local and Federal capabilities. Your recent Subcommitee report provides a useful starting point for enhancing the effectiveness of fusion centers to address state, local, and Federal information sharing and intelligence analysis, production and dissemination to address the complete range of threats facing the nation. However it overlooks the contributions to terrorism prevention made by the centers. Narrowly defining intelligence production with a Federal focus, driven by and supporting Federal objectives only, weakens the ability of fusion centers to effectively support regional efforts to address operational concerns."
InterAgency Board
2012-12
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Law Enforcement Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Training and Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) White Paper
"Mission-appropriate aspects of tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) and the use of
individual first aid kits (IFAK) should be part of basic training and equipment issued for all local
emergency responders.
Law enforcement is a dangerous occupation. Law enforcement officers (LEO) operate, often
alone, in unsecured and hazardous conditions interacting with persons who may be unstable,
unpredictable, and potentially deadly. LEOs are routinely involved in high risk operations such
as high speed emergency response and vehicle pursuits, active violence interdiction, high risk
warrant service, and traffic stops where the officers are vulnerable to both directed violence by
detained occupants and on-going vehicular traffic."
InterAgency Board
2015-06
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Recommendations on Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders against Ebola Exposure Hazards
"On 20 October 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 'Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and Removing (Doffing).' […] This new guidance is based on observations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) practices specifically in hospitals and includes updated requirements for (1) repeated training and demonstrated competency for healthcare workers in the wearing and use of PPE, (2) selection of PPE so that no skin is exposed, and (3) supervised donning and doffing of PPE. Further details are provided in this guidance for PPE selection, donning, and doffing procedures. […] This checklist identifies basic types of PPE that first responder organizations (Emergency Medical Services [EMS]) should have on hand as part of their preparedness and response programs. The CDC recognizes EMS personnel as any first responder including but not limited to law enforcement, fire services, and hazardous material teams. In this checklist, CDC and ASPR acknowledge the InterAgency Board (IAB) (see panel at bottom of previous page) as a source for additional information on nationally-recognized standards on appropriate PPE for protecting first responder (EMS) personnel from exposure to Ebola."
InterAgency Board
2014-10-24
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Protective Shields Standards: Addressing the Needs and Requirements of United States Public Safety Officers
From the Introduction: "The InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability (IAB) is a collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners, federal employees, and subject matter experts representing a wide array of technical expertise. The IAB facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. One of the missions of the IAB is to advocate for and assist with the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment."
InterAgency Board
2014-12
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InterAgency Board (IAB): Integrating Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services during Active Shooter / Hybrid Targeted Violence Incidents
"High-threat events, although not a new phenomenon for the first responder community, continue to increase in incidence and complexity. From 'lone wolf' attacks to coordinated Hybrid Targeted Violence (HTV) incidents, these events pose significant operational challenges to public safety agencies. They are characterized by a spectrum of potential threats, including but not limited to: [1] One or more perpetrators, often well-trained, operationally knowledgeable, and willing to die [2] Well-planned operations using military tactics, often with effective communications and external coordination [3] Multi-capacity high-velocity ballistic and explosive fragmentation weapons [4] Hazardous, toxic materials requiring decontamination [5] Fire, to increase damage and shape and complicate the response [6] Intentional delayed secondary attacks on first responders [7] Austere and complicated operational conditions created intentionally by perpetrators and compounded by limitations on number and capabilities of response personnel."
InterAgency Board
2015-08
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Preparedness Activities for High Threat Events Requires Additional Study
"The current guidance for preparing for high threat incidents, including active shooter events, has focused on preventing exsanguinating hemorrhage. The recommendation to distribute tourniquets and hemorrhage control supplies among law enforcement and responders originated from a review of preventable causes of death in Armed Services personnel during combat operations during the Vietnam War, which were confirmed during Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom combat operations. The Health, Medical and Responder Safety SubGroup recommends further review and analysis of the causes of death from active shooter and high threat incidents that have occurred in the United States, with continued refinement of the systems of care and preparation for these types of events. A preliminary study of the likely causes of death in random active shooter incidents in the United States suggests wound patterns that differ from those documented in the military combat database. In fact, the study investigators were unable to identify any cases of extremity trauma that resulted in exsanguinating hemorrhage."
InterAgency Board
2016-04
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High Hazard Flammable Liquid Train (HHFT) Incidents: Myths, Facts and Observations
"This background paper will focus on flammable liquid unit trains, primarily those transporting crude oil and ethanol. The U.S. Department of Transportation -- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT / PHMSA) defines High Hazard Flammable Liquid Trains (HHFT) as trains that have a continuous block of twenty (20) or more tank cars loaded with a flammable liquid or thirty-five (35) or more cars loaded with a flammable liquid dispersed through a train. The objectives of this paper are to assist emergency planning and response personnel in preparing for HHFT incident scenarios. The information is based upon an analysis of previous HHFT incidents that have occurred, the lessons learned, and the input and experiences of approximately fifteen emergency response peers representing the railroad and petroleum industries, emergency response contractors, and the public safety emergency response community. See the Annex for the list of emergency response peers who participated in this process. The information provided in this paper is intended to supplement HHFT planning and training information already being used within the emergency response community, such as the 'DOT / PHMSA Petroleum Crude Oil Commodity Preparedness and Incident Management Reference Sheet' (September 2014). The issues outlined in this paper focus upon 'What do we know about HHFT emergency response and incident management operations that is considered to be either factual or has been validated through science or engineering?' and 'What have we repeatedly observed at HHFT scenarios but has not yet been validated by either science or testing?'"
InterAgency Board
Noll, Gregory G.
2016-01-26
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Training Trigger: Integrated Response Operations in Active Shooter/Hostile Events (ASHE)
"Active shooter/hostile events (ASHE) are high-threat incidents that pose
significant operational challenges to public safety agencies. In an ASHE, one
or more perpetrators use a variety of means, weapons, and tactics to cause
physical injury or death. ASHE present a variety of hazards, confronting first
responders with a wide range of weapons and coordinated small unit tactics,
requiring a more complex response strategy that blurs the lines between
traditional law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service duties and
responsibilities. Disciplines must be integrated to prevent the exploitation of
operational boundaries. Success is predicated on a combined fire-EMS [emergency medical services]-law
enforcement response."
InterAgency Board
2016-06
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Recommended Actions Related to Reducing the Known Risk of Cancer in Fire Fighters
From the Introduction: "Cancer deaths among members of the fire service have risen dramatically over the last 20 years, in tandem with the increasing toxicity of modern fires, due to the proliferation of synthetic products and plastics containing halogenated fire retardants, perfluorinated compounds (used to make materials stain resistant), phthalates, plasticizers, and other toxic chemicals that release carcinogenic by-products when burned. […] Although modern medicine has led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, primary prevention remains the best way to reduce cancer cases and mortality. Primary prevention involves identifying cancer-causing agents and avoiding exposure to them. Over the past 40 years, researchers have identified many agents that cause cancer in humans. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and other agencies have published guidelines for protecting workers and the general population from known carcinogens. In light of these facts, a holistic approach to cancer prevention is urgently needed for the fire service and the government entities that employ fire fighters. To that end, this white paper calls for fundamental changes in most aspects of firefighting, including the design and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to address inhalation and interface issues, which allow for upper/lower torso and head/face exposures, and operational issues, such as post-fire decontamination of personnel, equipment, fire apparatus, and fire stations. In addition, education and medical oversight with regard to occupational cancer should be strongly emphasized throughout every fire fighter's career."
InterAgency Board
2016-06
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Does the United States' First Responder Training Program Improve National Preparedness
"During the last decade, the federal
government has allocated over one and a half
billion dollars to first responder training related
to homeland security at the federal level alone.
Due to the ongoing difficult financial climate in
the United States, it is essential to examine
whether or not the nation receives a benefit from
increased spending on training. Specifically, this
paper questions if there is a relationship between
training first responders and national
preparedness. Three theoretical models and
methods are used to analyze this relationship,
including the 'structural mode,' the 'knowledge,
skills, and abilities model,' and the 'application
model.' The paper contains never released before
data, along with multiple interviews. Through this
analysis, it can be seen that the resources and
money devoted to training are an important
element in making first responders more capable
to respond, which helps to ensure the country is
more prepared, and better able to address any
incident or emergency."
InterAgency Board
Pugh, Brandon J.
2015
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Training Trigger: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
"The potential exists for avian influenza to cause devastating economic impacts. Since December 2014, HPAI A H5 viruses (H5N2, H5N8, and novel H5N1) have been identified in birds in the United States (US). The majority of these infections occurred in poultry, both in commercial settings and backyard flocks. Nearly 50 million birds in 21 states have been depopulated (i.e., destroyed) to stop the disease from spreading. The viruses have also been found in wild birds in the Pacific, Central and Mississippi Migratory Flyways of North America. These viruses are highly pathogenic in birds, but there have been no known human infections and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider these viruses as low risk for humans. Because of their appearance in North American birds, there may be a higher likelihood of human infections occurring in the US. In other parts of the world there have been cases of severe and sometimes fatal human infections with other avian influenza viruses (H5N1, H5N6, H7N9). Continued surveillance for avian influenza viruses in wildlife within the US is ongoing through the collaborative efforts of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Department of Interior (DOI) and State departments of natural resources."
InterAgency Board
2016-04
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 2015 Annual Report
"The InterAgency Board (IAB) is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represents all levels of government and operational, technical, and support organizations. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist with developing and implementing performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice."
InterAgency Board
2015
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 20163 Annual Report
"The InterAgency Board (IAB) is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represents all levels of government and operational, technical , and support organizations. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist with the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on CBRNE issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice."
InterAgency Board
2013
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 2014 Annual Report
"The InterAgency Board (IAB) is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represents all levels of government and operational, technical, and support organizations. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist with developing and implementing performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice."
InterAgency Board
2014
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 2011 Annual Report
"The IAB [InterAgency Board] is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represent all levels of government and the voluntary sector. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among operational, technical, and support organizations to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice. [...] The IAB seeks to be the source for emergency responder insight about any policy, doctrine, practice, standard, research and development program, or training and exercise program that affects interoperability, compatibility, and standardization."
InterAgency Board
2011
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 2017 Annual Report
"The InterAgency Board (IAB) is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners whose members are from a wide array of professional disciplines. The IAB includes members from all levels of government and operational, technical, and support organizations. It provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among local, state, and federal response communities to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist with developing and implementing performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also provides subject matter expertise to inform the development of emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice."
InterAgency Board
2017
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Strengthen, Prepare, Respond: The Interagency Board FY 2012 Annual Report
"The IAB [InterAgency Board] is a voluntary, collaborative panel of emergency preparedness and response practitioners from a wide array of professional disciplines that represent all levels of government and the voluntary sector. The IAB provides a structured forum for the exchange of ideas among operational, technical, and support organizations to improve national preparedness and promote interoperability and compatibility among local, state, and federal response communities. Based on direct field experience, IAB members advocate for and assist with the development and implementation of performance criteria, standards, test protocols, and technical, operating, and training requirements for all-hazards incident response equipment with a special emphasis on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) issues. The IAB also informs broader emergency preparedness and response policy, doctrine, and practice. [...] The IAB seeks to be the source for emergency responder insight about any policy, doctrine, practice, standard, research and development program, or training and exercise program that affects interoperability, compatibility, and standardization. The IAB will continue to be a trusted, authoritative, representative, and valid repository of field perspective, operational knowledge, and technical expertise."
InterAgency Board
2012
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Interagency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability: 2000 Annual Report
"Over the past year, the InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and InterOperability (IAB) has worked hard to better prepare the nation to combat terrorism specifically through its chartered mandate to 'develop, maintain, and update a national standardized equipment list (SEL) for use by the interagency community in preparing for and responding to weapons of mass destruction terrorism.' This report chronicles the steps by which this has been accomplished. It also discusses strategies for equipment research and development support to local, state, and federal response organizations, and it sets forth lessons learned by IAB members."
InterAgency Board
2000-06-22?
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InterAgency Board (IAB) 2007 Annual Report and the 2008 Standardized Equipment List (SEL)
"Found in this annual report are our prioritized lists of gaps in technology, standards, and interoperable and compatible areas of equipment our membership identified as important in preventing, planning, and training for and preparing to respond to all-hazard events with a special emphasis on WMD [Weapons of Mass Destruction] equipment issues. These lists represent a true multidisciplinary view of critical issues in equipment today. Our five SubGroups--Interoperable Communications and Information Systems (ICIS), Decontamination and Detection (D&D), Medical, Training, and Personal Protective and Operational Equipment (PP&OE), consisting of members from multiple disciplines--identify and prioritize gaps in technology, standards, and interoperability. Our committees--Science and Technology, Standards Coordination, and Compatibility and Interoperability--refine these gaps further and present them to the entire membership for a vote to develop a final, prioritized list of gaps in equipment-related issues for first responders. The final step is to make them accessible to our federal partners to use in shaping their budget and program plans."
InterAgency Board
2008
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2003 InterAgency Board (IAB) Annual Report and the 2004 Standardized Equipment List (SEL)
This Annual Report outlines the mission and scope of the InterAgency Board, and addresses key issues from each SubGroup and Committee. Accomplishments from the year are emphasized and goals for the next year are noted.
InterAgency Board
2004
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InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and InterOperability: 2001 Annual Report
This Annual Report outlines the mission and scope of the InterAgency Board, and addresses key issues from each SubGroup and Committee. Accomplishments from the year are emphasized and goals for the next year are noted.
InterAgency Board
2001
