Authorized Equipment List

The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) is a tool for emergency managers, first responders and homeland security professionals. It contains approved equipment types allowed under FEMA’s preparedness grant programs.

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The Authorized Equipment List consists of 21 equipment categories, further divided into sub-categories and individual equipment items. Note that this list only includes equipment types, not commercially available products.

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01AR-01-SAR - Respirator, Supplied Air
A positive-pressure respiratory protective device that delivers air to the wearer via an "air-line" connected to a remote breathable air source. SAR must be certified by NIOSH, and can be worn with multiple ensemble configurations.
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01AR-01-SCBA - SCBA, CBRN
CBRN SCBA - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus certified as compliant with NFPA 1981 and certified by NIOSH as compliant with the CBRN approval criteria. Worn with multiple ensemble configurations.
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01AR-01-SCBC - Cylinders and Valve Assemblies, Spare, and Service/Repair Kits, CBRN SCBA
Spare SCBA Cylinders and valve assemblies, and service/repair kits for item 01AR-01-SCBA. Cylinders and parts/assemblies must be purchased from the SCBA manufacturer or a source authorized by the manufacturer to ensure that the NIOSH CBRN approval of the SCBA remains valid.
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01AR-01-SCCC - Respirator, Full-Facepiece, Closed-Circuit, Self-Contained (Re-Breather)
Full-Facepiece Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus that recirculates the breathing air through the apparatus and purifies it, removing carbon dioxide and adding fresh oxygen. The wearer is supplied with air that has been oxygen enriched.
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01AR-02-APR - Respirator, Air-Purifying, Full-Face, Tight-Fitting, Negative Pressure, CBRN
CBRN Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) (certified by NIOSH as compliant with the CBRN approval criteria). Worn with multiple ensemble configurations.
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01AR-02-APRC - Canister, CBRN, APR
CBRN canisters for Item 01AR-02-APR. Note that NIOSH approves complete respirator systems, including specific canister(s). Although CBRN canisters meet interchangeability requirements, this feature is for emergency use only. Only canisters identified as part of the approved APR configuration for routine use should be purchased. See the NIOSH NPPTL Certified Equipment List for details.
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01AR-03-PAPA - Respirator, Powered, Air-Purifying (PAPR), CBRN
CBRN Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (certified by NIOSH as compliant with CBRN approval criteria). Worn with multiple ensemble configurations.
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01AR-03-PAPB - Battery Pack, PAPR
Battery pack for item 01AR-03-PAPA.
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01AR-03-PAPC - Canister, CBRN, PAPR
CBRN Canisters for Item 01AR-03-PAPR. Note that NIOSH approves complete respirator systems, including specific canisters. Although CBRN canisters meet interchangeability requirements, this feature is for emergency use only. Only canisters identified as part of the approved PAPR configuration for routine use should be purchased. See the NIOSH NPPTL Certified Equipment List for details.
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01AR-04-APEC - Respirator, Escape, Air-Purifying, Single-Use, CBRN, with CO Option
CBRN Air-Purifying Escape Respirator (APER) designed for escape from hazardous environments, including carbon monoxide (certified by NIOSH as compliant with the CBRN approval criteria).
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About

The Standardized Equipment List

The Interagency Board provides subject matter expertise on equipment used by first responders and other emergency management professionals. They maintain 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.

The SAVER Program

The System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program produces market survey reports that 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.

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