Stay ConnectedThe InterAgency Board podcast discusses all things related to emergency services. In this episode, we discuss the origins and operation of the InterAgency Board, what it has done, what services it continues to provide, and where it is going.
For questions or comments, Email the IAB: Info@interagencyboard.org
Links from the episode
The InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/
Select Equipment List (SEL): https://interagencyboard.org/sel/
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In this episode we discuss the NFPA standards process, including how to comment and how to get involved
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InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/
NFPA Standards Development Process https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/standards-development
In this episode, we discuss several significant historical hazardous materials incidents and their impact on regulations and response.
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Links: InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/
New London School Explosion: http://nlsd.net/index2.html
Waverly TN BLEVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK2vxPuEYjs
Ammonium Nitrate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIqSFdjUHE
NIOSH LODD Report - Maine Propane Explosion: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201916.pdf
Buffalo NY Propane Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6UYpuMjTtA
West TX Ammonium Nitrate LODD: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/27648
Halifax NS Explosion: https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion
Weaver Fertilizer Incident, Winston-Salem NC: https://response.epa.gov/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=15489
In this episode we discuss strategic planning for emergency services and how emergency services leaders can leverage strategic planning to improve their organizations and their communities.
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Links:
InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/
Fire Department Strategic Planning: https://fireengineeringbooks.com/books/fire-department-strategic-planning-creating-future-excellence-3rd-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOooxhZePgiV5rrkShBIOGvdeEdICZklu10nh56AAHJszMq1uXe8q
National Fire Academy Executive Planning Course: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/34
In this episode we discuss respiratory protection for emergency responders, including an overview of legal requirements and testing and approval processes.
For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org
Links and Information:
InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/
29 CFR 1910.134. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134
OSHA Respiratory Protection Overview https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protection
Assigned Protection Factors https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/interlinking/standards/1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A)
Testing, labeling, and performance requirements of respirators https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-06-08/html/95-13287.htm
National Personal Protection Lab https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/divisions-offices/personal-protective-tech-lab.html
Respirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respmanuf.html
NPPTL Search https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-cel/
Respirator Selection and Use https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/selection.html
Respirator Types and Uses https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.html
Respirator Approval Program https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/rap/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respusers.html
NIOSH PPE Info https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/
CBRN Respiratory Protection Program (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/
CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/pdfs/2025-111revised092025.pdf
Guide to Industrial Respiratory Protection https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/87-116/default.html#:~:text=DHHS%20(NIOSH)%20Publication%20Number%2087,single%20source%20of%20respirator%20information
Chief Billy Goldfeder, Chief Ian Emmons, and Chief Dan Kistner discuss the state of firefighter safety and health and ways to improve the lives of responders.
Links
For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org
InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/
Firefighter Close Calls https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation https://www.firehero.org/
IAFC Health, Safety, and Survival Section https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/shss
Firefighter Cancer Support Network https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/
In this episode, we discuss the 4-gas meter, the technology behind it, and the application of 4-gas meters during emergency incidents.
For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org
Websites
InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/
Hazardous Materials Hot Line https://interagencyboard.org/hazmat-hotline/
Chemical of the Week https://interagencyboard.org/chemical-of-the-week/
Fire and Emergency Services Multigas Detector Guidance https://interagencyboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IABPUB-2024-01-Fire-and-Emergency-Services-MultiGas-Detector-Guidance.pdf
DHS Handheld Multi-gas Meters https://www.dhs.gov/publication/handheld-multi-gas-meters
The Meter Guys https://www.themeterguys.org/
National Fire Academy Advanced Science https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10752
In this episode, we introduce the IAB, it's history, what it does, and what the plans for the organization are.
For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org
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