InterAgency Board Podcast

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://w...

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-...

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-profess...

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/gov...

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...

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 Resp...

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://w...

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-...

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