Authorized Equipment List
The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) is a list of approved equipment types allowed under FEMA’s preparedness grant programs. The intended audience of this tool is emergency managers, first responders, and other homeland security professionals. The list consists of 21 equipment categories divided into categories, sub-categories and then individual equipment items. NOTE: There are no commercially available products listed; it only consists of equipment types.
A filtering facepiece respirator certified by NIOSH under 42 CFR 84 and classified as a disposable particulate respirator with a filter efficiency of N100, R100, or P100.
Cartridge, canister, or other filtration media certified by NIOSH under 42 CFR 84 and classified as a particulate filter with an efficiency of N100, R100, P100, or High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter. (see 01AR-06-REUS)
Respirator certified by NIOSH under 42 CFR 84, consisting of a tight-fitting elastomeric facepiece (capable of being decontaminated and reused) and particulate filtration media (cartridges, canisters) certified by NIOSH under 42 CFR 84 with a filter efficiency of N100, R100, or P100. (see 01AR-06-FLTR). Available both with and without exhalation valves.
A device used for performing fit testing of respirator facepieces to determine quality of face to mask seal.
A system for testing the quality of compressed breathing air used to fill cylinders for air-supplying respirators.
NFPA 1994 Class 1 HazMat Emergency and CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Ensemble, including garment, gloves, footwear, and CBRN SCBA (certified as compliant with NFPA 1994). NFPA 1994 Class 1 certifications specify these elements by make/model -- using any element other than those specified invalidates the certification. The elements of this Item should be purchased and used as a complete ensemble.
Training-only suit corresponding to Item 01CB-01-ENSM, using similar design but different materials.
NFPA 1994 Class 2 CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Ensemble, including garment, gloves, footwear, and CBRN SCBA (certified as compliant with NFPA 1994). NFPA 1994 Class 2 certifications specify these elements by make/model -- using any element other than those specified invalidates the certification. The elements of this Item should be purchased and used as a complete ensemble.
NFPA National Fire Protection Association1994 Class 2R ("Ruggedized") HazMat Emergency and CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Ensemble, including garment, gloves, footwear, and CBRN SCBA (certified as compliant with NFPA 1994). NFPA 1994 Class 2R certifications specify these elements by make/model -- using any element other than those specified invalidates the certification. The elements of this Item should be purchased and used as a complete ensemble.
Training suit based on similar design, but different materials than Item 01CB-02-ENSM.
About the Standardized Equipment List
- The Interagency Board provides subject matter expertise on equipment used by first responders and other emergency management professionals.
- The Interagency Board maintains the Standardized Equipment List (SEL) which has most of the equipment types listed on the Authorized Equipment List.
- The numbering scheme for individual items on the Authorized Equipment List provides direct cross-referencing with the Standardized Equipment List.
- The Standardized Equipment List has relevant standards, training requirements and operating considerations for many of the equipment items.
- A link to the Standardized Equipment List will appear on each equipment item page.
About the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders
- The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program produces market survey reports which provide operating information on individual commercially available items.
- Most equipment items have reports.
- The program site uses the same item numbers as the Authorized Equipment List and a link to their site will appear on each equipment item page.
- NOTE: They do not endorse any particular products or vendors.
Disclaimer
FEMA is solely responsible for the content of the Authorized Equipment List. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. Neither the United States Government nor any of its employees make any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose by any specific commercial product, process or service referenced herein.