InterAgency Board Podcast

InterAgency Board Podcast

by Dave Donohue
Season 1
InterAgency Board Podcast #10 Active Shooter and Hostile Events Part 1
This is the first part of a two-part episode looking at pre-incident and response to active shooter and hostile incidents. Our guests are Chief (ret) Julie Downey, Tara Hughes, Chief Steve Hamilton, and Doctor Josh Dietzer. Links Questions and comments: podcast@interagencyboard.org FDNY warm zone triage model https://www.fdnypro.org/s4-e49-fdny-warm-zone-triage-with-captain-gregg-brady/ FDNY warm zone triage model https://nycremsco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RTF-Medical-Protocols-2025-Draft-Final-Clean.1.pdf Post disaster community response graph https://www.google.com/imgres?q=myers%20and%20zunin%201990&imgurl=x-raw-image%3A%2F%2F%2F1e05f88ea0c69cf2b980acff1c4b171a2f5d191a47fa3ce349cab8818dd39b28&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdss.sd.gov%2Fdocs%2Fbehavioralhealth%2Fbh_covid%2FAssisting_Community_Leaders_Psychosocial_Impacts_of_Disasters.pdf&docid=97Nw9VdIlKZFqM&tbnid=8pzGoI74BR6-2M&vet=12ahUKEwj21s6Aj7KUAxWwjokEHZEoIMYQnPAOegQIGRAB..i&w=467&h=296&hcb=2&ved=2ahUKEwj21s6Aj7KUAxWwjokEHZEoIMYQnPAOegQIGRAB
InterAgency Board Podcast #9 - Electrical Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems
In this episode we discuss the hazards and emergency response to incidents involving electric vehicles and energy storage systems. For questions, information, or suggestions for future podcasts, email podcast@interagencyboard.org. Links InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ Fire Safety Research Institute Battery Safety https://batteryfiresafety.org/ Energy Safety Response Group https://www.energyresponsegroup.com/ Hazmat and Rescue https://www.hazmatandrescue.com/about
InterAgency Board Podcast #8 - Hazardous Materials Modeling
In this episode, we talk with Al Valerioti and Bob Bradley about modeling for hazardous materials incidents. For comments, questions of suggestions, email podcast@interagencyboard.org CAMEO Software https://cameo.noaa.gov/ ALOHA Software https://www.epa.gov/cameo/aloha-software MARPLOT https://www.epa.gov/cameo/marplot-software IMAAC https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/hazardous-response-capabilities/imaac Introduction to Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Suite (PER-229) https://ncbrt.lsu.edu/courses/dhs/per-229.php CAMEO training resources https://www.epa.gov/cameo/cameo-training-and-events Emergency Management Solutions https://www.emergencymanagementsolutions.com/
InterAgency Board Podcast #7 - NFPA Standards podcast
In this episode we discuss the NFPA standards process, including how to comment and how to get involved For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ NFPA Standards Development Process https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/standards-development NFPA Codes and Standards https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards#sortCriteria=%40computedproductid%20ascending%2C%40productid%20ascending&aq=%40culture%3D%22en%22&cq=%40tagtype%3D%3D(%22Standards%20Development%20Process%22)%20%20
InterAgency Board Podcast #6 - Hazardous Materials in History #1
In this episode, we discuss several significant historical hazardous materials incidents and their impact on regulations and response. For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org Links: InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/ New London School Explosion: http://nlsd.net/index2.html Norwich CT Explosion: https://www.norwichbulletin.com/story/news/politics/government/2012/04/01/1962-disaster-impelled-stricter-hazardous/64945981007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z119523v119523d--95--b--95--&gca-ft=95&gca-ds=sophi 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
InterAgency Board Podcast #5 - Introduction to Strategic Planning for Fire and Emergency Services
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. For questions, comments, or suggestions email podcast@interagencyboard.org 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
InterAgency Board Podcast #4 - Respiratory Protection
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
InterAgency Board Podcast #3 - Firefighter Health and Safety
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/
InterAgency Board Podcast #2 - Introduction to 4-gas Meters
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
InterAgency Board Podcast #1 - Introduction to the InterAgency Board
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