InterAgency Board Podcast

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 [podcast@interagencyboard.org] InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ [https://interagencyboard.org/] NFPA Standards Development Process https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/standards-development [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 [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 [podcast@interagencyboard.org] Links: InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/ [https://interagencyboard.org/] New London School Explosion: http://nlsd.net/index2.html [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 [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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK2vxPuEYjs] Ammonium Nitrate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIqSFdjUHE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgIqSFdjUHE] NIOSH LODD Report - Maine Propane Explosion: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201916.pdf [https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/firefighters/programs/pdfs/face201916.pdf] Buffalo NY Propane Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6UYpuMjTtA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6UYpuMjTtA] West TX Ammonium Nitrate LODD: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/27648 [https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/27648] Halifax NS Explosion: https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-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 [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 [podcast@interagencyboard.org] Links: InterAgency Board: https://interagencyboard.org/ [https://interagencyboard.org/] Fire Department Strategic Planning: https://fireengineeringbooks.com/books/fire-department-strategic-planning-creating-future-excellence-3rd-edition/?srsltid=AfmBOooxhZePgiV5rrkShBIOGvdeEdICZklu10nh56AAHJszMq1uXe8q [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 [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 [podcast@interagencyboard.org] Links and Information: InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ [https://interagencyboard.org/] 29 CFR 1910.134. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134 [https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134] OSHA Respiratory Protection Overview https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protection [https://www.osha.gov/respiratory-protection] Assigned Protection Factors https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/interlinking/standards/1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A) [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 [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 [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 [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/ [https://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-cel/] Respirator Selection and Use https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ppe/respirators/selection.html [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 [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 [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/ [https://wwwn.cdc.gov/PPEInfo/] CBRN Respiratory Protection Program (2025) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2025-111/ [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 [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 [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 [podcast@interagencyboard.org] InterAgency Board https://interagencyboard.org/ [https://interagencyboard.org/] Firefighter Close Calls https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/ [https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/] National Fallen Firefighters Foundation https://www.firehero.org/ [https://www.firehero.org/] IAFC Health, Safety, and Survival Section https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/shss [https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/shss] Firefighter Cancer Support Network https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/ [https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/]