InterAgency Board Podcast

Dave Donohue

The 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/

Episodes

  1. InterAgency Board Podcast #7 - NFPA Standards podcast

    May 30

    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

    37 min
  2. InterAgency Board Podcast #6 - Hazardous Materials in History #1

    May 15

    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

    34 min
  3. InterAgency Board Podcast #5 - Introduction to Strategic Planning for Fire and Emergency Services

    Apr 30

    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

    19 min
  4. InterAgency Board Podcast #4 - Respiratory Protection

    Apr 15

    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

    28 min
  5. InterAgency Board Podcast #3 - Firefighter Health and Safety

    Mar 30

    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/

    36 min
  6. InterAgency Board Podcast #2 - Introduction to 4-gas Meters

    Mar 13

    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

    41 min

  7. Feb 28

    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

    30 min
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The 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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