SEL1999 

 Findings of the InterAgency Board (IAB) for

Equipment Standardization and Interoperability 

 

STANDARDIZED EQUIPMENT LIST FOR 1999

FOR INTERAGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS IN COMBATTING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION TERRORISM 

   Table of Contents

 

Introduction

I.)  Personal Protective Equipment

            a.)  Level A

            b.)  Level B

            c.)  Level C

            d.)  Level D

V.)  Detection

            a.)  Chemical & Radiological

            b.)  Biological

            c.)  Support

 

II.)  Operational Equipment

            a.)  References

            b.)  Equipment

VI.)  Decontamination

             a.)  Chemical

            b.)  Biological

III.) Collective Protection VII.)  Medical

             

IV.) Interoperable

VIII.)  Members

Summary

 

Introduction  

          Success in deterring, preventing, preparing for and responding to a conventional or non-conventional weapons of mass destruction (WMD) terrorist attack in the United States is based upon establishing and maintaining a robust crisis and consequence management infrastructure. This capability must be adequately trained, equipped, exercised, funded, and capable of conducting response, relief and recovery operations as part of the interagency team. 

           The Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the lead agency, has established a single office of planning and operations to implement the Domestic Preparedness Program (DPP). The National Domestic Preparedness Office (NDPO) assists first responders at the state and local levels in developing and sustaining a fully interoperable capability, which is coordinated and standardized in: education and training, equipment acquisition and integration, exercise and evaluation procedures, yielding mutually supportive operations across federal, state, and local governments.

The InterAgency Board 

          The NDPO ensures equipment standardization and interoperability and has commissioned an annual board consisting of interagency officials from various local, state and federal governments to establish, maintain, and update a national standardized equipment list (SEL) for use by the interagency community in preparing for and responding to WMD terrorism.

          The InterAgency Board (IAB) for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability furthers the DPP by meeting periodically to review the SEL, analyze new science and technology, and validate requirements.  The IAB is co-chaired by the Department of Justice (DoJ) and Department of Defense (DoD), and organized into six SubGroups for Medical, Personal Protective and Operational Equipment, Collective Protection, Advanced Technology, Interoperable Communications and Information Systems, Detection and Decontamination, and Standards.  Each SubGroup is chaired by a first responder and consist of panels of subject matter experts specializing in their area of interest.

Standardized Equipment List (SEL) 

          The SEL is provided as a guideline and it's use is voluntary. First responders are to review the SEL when developing and acquiring their WMD response equipment. The SEL promotes interoperability and standardization among the response community at the local, state, and federal levels, by presenting this standard reference. Individual government agencies dictate quantities or the items to be selected to meet the needs of their operational areas.  Governing regulations, industry standards, and other ruling bodies apply.  Equipment for first responder use must be in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Equipment for use by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) forces is governed by DoD Instruction 6055.1.  The SEL will consist of several versions as the list matures and continues to be updated with newly fielded equipment. As a consolidated reference, government organizations can present suggested references, at any time, for consideration to be included in the next version or annual update.

Equipment Categories

 

          The Standardized Equipment List (SEL) is organized into categories of:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Operational Equipment

Collective Protection

InterOperable Communications and Information Systems (ICIS)  

Detection

Decontamination

Medical

 

          The IAB, its members or their parent organizations do not assume liability for the performance of the equipment mentioned in the SEL.

 

1. Personal Protective Equipment

 

          Equipment which is worn to protect the individual from hazardous materials and contamination.  Levels of Protection vary and are divided into four categories based on the degree of protection afforded.

 

Level A

 

          Selected when the greatest level of skin, respiratory, and eye protection is required.  The following constitutes Level A equipment for consideration:

 

 

          The Standardized Equipment List (SEL) is organized into categories of:

Fully Encapsulated Chemical Resistant Suit Ensemble, reusable or disposable

 

          The Standardized Equipment List (SEL) is organized into categories of:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Fully Encapsulated Training Suits

Testing equipment for fully encapsulated suits

Closed circuit rebreather (2 hour supply, preferred), or open circuit SCBA or, when appropriate, Air-Line System

Spare cylinders for rebreathers or SCBA and service/repair kits

Chemical resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard

Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment  

Hardhat

Inner Chemical/Biological Resistant Garment (fire resistant optional)

Inner Gloves

Duct Tape/chemical resistant tape

Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank

Outer Booties

Two-Way Local Communications

Extraction Gear

Personnel Accountability System to alert for downed personnel

HAZMAT gear bag

 

Level B

          Should be used when the highest level of respiratory protection is necessary but a lesser level of skin protection is required. The following constitute Level B equipment and should be considered for use:

Hooded Chemical Resistant Clothing or Fully Encapsulated Clothing

Butyl hoods

Closed circuit rebreather (2 hour supply, preferred), open circuit SCBA, or when appropriate, Air-Line System

Spare cylinders for rebreathers or SCBA and service/repair kits  

Chemical resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard

Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment  

Hardhat

Inner Chemical/Biological Resistant Garment (fire resistant optional)

Inner Gloves

Duct Tape/Chemical Resistant Tape

Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank

Outer Booties

Two-Way Local Communications

Extraction Gear

Personnel Accountability System to alert for downed personnel

HAZMAT gear bag

 

 Level C

 

          Should be used when the concentration(s) and type(s) of airborne substances(s) is known and the criteria for using air-purifying respirators are met.  The following constitute Level C equipment and should be considered for use:

 

Hooded Chemical Resistant Clothing

Butyl hood

Commercial version, JSLIST suit (MOPP Gear)

Full Face Air Purifying Respirators with appropriate cartridges or positive pressure unit

Appropriate Air Monitoring Instruments

Chemical resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard

Personal Cooling System; Vest or Full Suit with support equipment  

Hardhat

Inner Chemical/Biological Resistant Garment (fire resistant optional)

Inner Gloves

Duct Tape/Chemical Resistant Tape

Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank

Outer Booties

Two-Way Local Communications

Extraction Gear

Personal Tracking System to alert for downed personnel

HAZMAT gear bag

Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA) 10 minute or greater

Extraction Gear

Personnel Accountability System to alert for downed personnel

HAZMAT gear bag

 

Level D

 

          Selected when no respiratory protection and minimal skin protection is required, and the atmosphere contains no known hazard and work functions preclude splashes, immersion, or the potential for unexpected inhalation of, or contact with, hazardous levels of any chemicals.

 

Coveralls, Safety boots or shoes, Safety glasses, and Hard hat

Gloves, Escape Mask, and Face Shield carried (recommended)

Note: During WMD response operations, the Incident Commander determines the appropriate level of personal protective equipment. As a guide, Levels A, B, and C a re applicable for chemical/biological/ radiological contaminated environments. Personnel entering Protective Postures must undergo medical monitoring prior to and after entry.

2. Operational Equipment

 

          Items to clothe, equip, transport, house, feed, organize, sustain and provide general support during WMD response operations.

 

References

 

          A suggested library, not necessarily all-inclusive, consists of:

 

Personal Protective Equipment Selection Guide

CHRIS Manual, 1993 edition

Merck Index, 12 edition

Emergency Action Guides, Association of American Railroads

Emergency Handling of Hazardous Materials in Surface Transportation, Association of American Railroads, 1996 Edition  

Farm Chemicals Handbook, Meister Publishing, 1997 edition

First Responder� s guide to agriculture chemicals accidents, Foden-Weddell, 1993 edition

NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards, 1995 edition

GATX tank car manual, GATX 6th edition

Hawley� s condensed chemical dictionary, Sax & Lewis, 13th edition

Handbook of toxic and hazardous chemicals and carcinogens, Sittig, 3rd edition

TLVs and BELs guidebook, ACGIH, 1996 edition

Quick selection guide to chemical protective clothing, Forsberg, 3rd edition

Matheson Gas Data book , Matheson, 6th edition

Effects of exposure to toxic gases; first aid and medical treatment, Matheson, 3rd edition

Hazardous material injuries, Stutz, 3rd edition

Emergency are for hazardous materials exposure, Bronstein, 2nd edition

Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, Williams & Wilkens, 5th edition

Joint Information Center (JIC) Manual

Household chemicals and emergency first aid, Foden-Weddell, 1993

Gardner� s Chemical Synonyms and Trade Names, Ash, 10th Edition

Gloves Plus (computer program)

Medical Management of Bio Casualty Book

Medical Management of Chemical Casualty Book

Janes Chemical/Biological Handbook

Tempest CB-FRG (Chem-Bio) First Responder Guidebook

Tempest Chem-Bio (CB-FAQ)

Note: This list does not imply a product endorsement, rather a library reference. Latest available edition of listed reference sources shall take precedence over listed editions and may be in either book or electronic form.

Equipment

 

Green Line/Red Line Battery activated marking system or appropriate substitute.

EEBA, 10 Minute of Greater

Boundary Marking Tape: YELLOW-Caution/RED-Danger/Incident specific (i.eradiological, biological, chemical)

Restricted Access and Caution Warning Signs

Trauma-type first aid kit

Emergency eye wash

Timer or stopwatch

Safety harness with 150� dry line retrieval ropes, 9.5mm-10.5mm.  

Locking Carabiners

20 lbs. ABC fire extinguisher

Class �D� fire extinguisher

Hand lights, explosive proof

Air Compressors and Generators, 8kW, 15kW, and 50kW

Electric cord reels

Copper grounding rods, �� x 4� (minimum length)

Grounding cables, point-type clamps on both ends, 1/8� stainless steel (uninsulated) 50� minimum

Ohm meter, intrinsically safe

Ground resistance tester

Traffic safety vests

Explosive-proof exhaust fans

Megaphone/ Public Address system

Tent, Air Inflatable

 Litter Decontamination Mass Casualty and Field Cart

Commercial Vehicles with run-flat tires: Vans, SUVs and Trucks for personal transportation and equipment movement

Mobile Command Post or WMD Response Operations Center

General Purpose Freezer/Refrigerator

Head Area Lighting System

Portable Area Illumination

Water Trailers/Source (Potable and Non-Potable)

Heat Stress Monitor

Portable Area Climate Control System

Hazardous Material Shipping Containers

Forward Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Packages

Housing, Subsistence and Sanitation (Field Support) for Response Forces

Overpacks: 35, 55 and 85 gallon poly-drums, 55 and 95 steel drums, cylinders

Miscellaneous non-sparking tool kit, to include bung and spanner wrenches

Chlorine A (cylinder), B (1 ton cylinder), and C kit (railcar) w/appropriate tools

Portable Air Cylinder Carts

Small, Medium and Large Equipment Bags

Modular Back Packs

Duty Gear and Modular Load Bearing Systems/Operational Vests  

Handheld Illumination

Medical/Casualty Bags

Optics: Day and Limited Visibility

Individual Sleeping Systems: Bags and Bivys

Storage containers

Evidence bags

 

3. Collective Protection

 

          Equipment to provide area or mass protection from contamination.

 

Tents, Standard or Air Inflatable with climate control and Chemical/Biological liners

Paper/Disposable Chemical/Biological Overgarments, gloves and booties with

Emergency Escape Breathing apparatus (EEBA) or Positive Pressure Hoods for Support Personal

Boundary Marking Tape: YELLOW-Caution/RED-Danger/Incident specific (i.e. radiological, biological, chemical)

Restricted Access and Caution Warning Signs

 

4. InterOperable

 

          Communications and Information Systems. Equipment and systems providing connectivity and electrical interoperability between local/interagency organizations to coordinate WMD response operations.

 

Multi-channel (UHF/VHF) encrypted, radios with chargers and 2 extra batteries and accessories and Trickle chargers with field programming capability

Solar battery chargers

Vehicle-mounted communication systems for long-range, encrypted, voice, video and data transmission, capable of cross-band repeat.  

Cellular telephone, (satellite capability is optimal)

Bi-direction amplifiers

Facsimile, Copier, Computer Printer, and Scanner (combined or individual machines)

Binoculars

Micro-Tape Recorders with audio in/out feature

Camera, 35mm with intrinsically safe flash, telephoto lens with waterproof housing

Camera, Digital with waterproof housing

Camera, self-developing with waterproof housing

Camera, Video, VHS with waterproof housing

Light Amplification lenses

Computers (laptop, desktop or docking station) with common data and word processing software for stand-alone, Local and Wide Area Networks, modeling software

Standardized NBC/commercial chemical hazard software and response system

Portable repeater

Secure Telecomputer Encryption

Two-Way Pagers (secure preferred)

Office supply kit (notepads, pencils, etc)

Miscellaneous adapter cables and connectors

Bull horns and portable sound system.

Modular interconnect system

Integrator system (should handle encryption)

 

5. Detection

 

          Equipment to monitor, sample, identify, and observe chemical,biological, or radiological contamination throughout areas or at specific points, and those items to support detection activities.

 

Chemical & Radiological

 

M-8 Detection paper for Chemical Agent (weapons grade) detection

M-9 Detection Paper (Roll) for Chemical Agent (weapons grade) detection

M-256 Detection Kit for Chemical Agent (weapons grade: blister: CX/HD/L, blood: AC/CK and nerve: GB/VX) detection

M-256 training kit

M-18 series, Chemical Agent Detector kit for surface and vapor chemical agent analysis (GB, CG, HD, L and AC)

Hazard Categorizing (HazCat) Kit

Point Chemical Agent Detector and Alarm

Stand-Off Chemical Detector, FTIR

Hand-held Chemical Agent Monitor with training set

Water Test kit, M272

Container Sample Transfer/Small Infectious Substance

Air and Liquid Detector Tube System

Colormetric tube/chip kit with additional tubes/chips

Multi-gas meter

Combustible gas indicator

Photoionization detector (PID)

Flame Ionization detector (FID)

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS)

PH paper and water finding test paper

Radiation monitoring equipment

Electronic Radiation Detection

Dosimeter Badges

Scintillation Fluid (Radiological) Pre-packaged

Pesticide screening kit

PCB test kits

Leak detectors (soap solution, ammonium hydroxide, etc)

PH meter or pen, 1 each

Petroleum finding paste, 1 each

Water finding paste, 1 each

Gauging stick

Chemical spill classifier kit

Waste water classifier kit

 

Biological

 

JPO-BD Immunoassay Tickets

JPO-BD Training Tickets

Handheld PCR (when it becomes available)

Sampling Kit with Aerosol Collector

Automated Perimeter Sampling System (Portal Shield)

Portal Shield Sampling Kits

Aerosol Samplers

 

Support

 

Squirt bottle

Distilled water

Ammonia for chlorine detection

Heat sensor, infrared

Surface thermometer

Drum thieves

Grab sampling tubes

Plastic or Brass Scoops and Trowels

Sample jars: 8 oz wide mouth, w/Teflon lids, 16oz wide mouth w/Teflon lids

Glass or Plastic pipettes with aspiration bulb

Tweezers, plastic

Flags, wire stakes

Wind socks

Meteorological Stations (temperature, wind, and humidity)

Surgical gloves and masks

 

6. Decontamination

 

Equipment and material used to clean, remediate, remove or mitigate chemical or biological contamination. Note: The Department of Energy possesses geographically dispersed capabilities to handle nuclear or radiological contamination.

 

Chemical 

 

M-295 individual decontamination kit for chemical warfare agents  

Decontamination shelter system for individual and mass application

Decon litters/roller systems

Extraction Litters, rollable

Patient Bags

Decontamination system supplies � secondary

Water Bladder, Decontamination Shower Waste Collection

Spill Containment Pillows

Cryogenic Shipment Containers

Liquid Nitrogen for Cryogenic Shipment Containers

Decontamination Trailer, Multi Water Source, and Prime Mover  

Emergency Decontamination Shelter

Sodium hypochlorite powder (15lb buckets)

35, 55, 85 gal poly over pak and 55, 95 steel overpak, cylinder

Disposable personal property bags

Paper hospital gowns

Colored/non-viewable cadaver bags (CDC standard)

Transportation and shipping containers for contaminated clothing and equipment

Traffic cones

Brushes, long handle

Garden hose with nozzles

Polyethylene sheeting

Containment basins, vehicle and personnel sized

5-gallon buckets

55-gallon drumliner

Disinfectant, detergent, bleach, soda ash, and sodium bicarbonate

Hand-operated diaphragm pumps with hoses

Small garden sprayers

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Attractor) vacuum for dry decontamination

Backless stools

Folding tables, folding (6 foot)

Boundary Marking Tape: YELLOW-Caution/RED-Danger/Incident specific (i.e. radiological, biological, chemical)

Restricted Access and Caution Warning Signs

 

Biological 

 

Ultraviolet Lighting

Tents for contaminant containment

Boundary Marking Tape: YELLOW-Caution/RED-Danger

Restricted Access and Caution Warning Signs

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

 

7. Medical

 

Materials, treatments, equipment and items to treat contaminated emergency personnel and endangered casualties.

 

2PAM Chloride Autoinjector

Acewrap, 4 inch

Alcohol Pads

Ambu Bag, Chemical Filtered

Atropine 2mg/ml, 25ml vial

Atropine Autoinjector

Autovent 3000, ped/adult Oxylator

Basswood (Balsa Wood) Splints

Batteries for Laryngoscope

CANA Autoinjector

Casualty Triage Tags

C-Collar, Adult Adjustable, Baby "No-Neck" and Child

Combine Pad 8x7 1/4

Cravat

Cricothyroidotomy Set

Dressing, 11 3/4"

ET Tube 3, 4, and 5 uncuffed

ET Tube 6, 7, and 7.5mm

ET Tube Stylet Adult, Child, and Infant

Heimlich Valve "DART" Set

Patient Evacuation or Quick Mask

IV Catheter 16, 18, 20, and 22g

IV Lactated Ringers 1000ml

IV Tubing, 15 drops/ml

Kerlex, 4 inch

Laryngoscope Blades, 2nd Set

Laryngoscope Set

M291 Skin Decon Kit

Mask, Adult, Child, and Infant

Nasopharyngeal Airway 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8mm

Oropharyngeal Airway 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100mm

Oxygen Cylinder, Super "D"

Oxygen Mask w/Tubing\

Oxygen Tank Regulator

Oxygen Tank Wrench

Penlight

Penrose Drain

Permanent Marker Pen

Petroleum Gauze, 4x4

SAM Splints

Sterile Vial, 20ml

Surgical Lube Packs

Syringe 10ml

Syringe, 3ml w/23g needle

Tape, Nylon, 2 inch (or larger) role

Thermal (Space) Blanket

Tongue Blades

Trauma Scissors

V-Vac Additional Cartridge

V-Vac Additional Hand Pump

V-Vac Hand Pump Suction

V-Vac Hand Pump Suction Tip/Tube

V-Vac Suction Additional Cartridges

Pulse Oximeter

Casualty Field Cart

4mm nitrile gloves

 

8. Members Of The InterAgency Board

 

City of Boston Police Department

City of Chicago Fire Department, Hazardous Material Unit

Department of Emergency Services, Commonwealth of Virginia

Downers Grove Fire Department

Fire Department of the City of New York, Hazardous Material Operations

International Association of Fire Chiefs

Joint Program Office, Biological Warfare Defense

Los Angeles City Fire Department

Los Angeles County Fire Department

Los Angeles County Sheriff� s Department

Louisiana State Police

National Domestic Preparedness Office

National Fire Protection Agency

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Sarasota County, Florida, Fire Department

Seattle Fire Department

United States Army Soldier, Biological, Chemical Command

United States Coast Guard

United States Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency

United States Department of Department, Director of Military Support  

United States Department of Energy

United States Department of Health and Human Services

United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation  

United States Environmental Protection Agency

United States Federal Emergency Management Agency

United States Marine Corps

United States Special Operations Command

 

Summary 

 

Provided this baseline, the first responder can reference the SEL as to the type of equipment required to prepare for and respond to a WMD terrorist attack.  As mentioned earlier, the first responder must determine exact quantities and items to be selected.

 

Just as important as the items on the SEL, is the process to which the SEL was developed.  The IAB process is an institutional mechanism designed to self-improve, through a set, repeating process which is connected from the local level, through the state, to the federal.

 

The SEL is a national effort. This list provides the InterAgency response community with a comprehensive standard to select from, and is the board approved list providing equipment standardization, and promoting interoperability due to like equipment and capability.

 

The InterAgency Board