Did you know … the US has five percent of the world’s population, but accounts for 31 percent of all public mass
shootings?
Communities everywhere are facing an increasing number of active shooter or other hostile events.
We’ve discussed the need for integrated preparedness, and response on this show.
In May, the NFPA came out with NFPA 3000™ (PS), the Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response , or ASHER, Program.
It addresses all aspects of the process, from identifying hazards to incident management at a command level. And a lot more.
My guest this time, to explain what went into the standard, is John Montes.
He’s is an Emergency Services Specialist at the NFPA and Staff Liaison for NFPA 3000.
NFPA 3000 (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program
NFPA 3000 Readiness Assessment
Trivia question:
Since we’re talking about NFPA standards, what does NFPA 1932 describe?
Answer:
NFPA 1932 is the Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders
