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Acoustic Listening Devices


AEL Category: 03. CBRNE Operational and Search and Rescue Equipment

AEL Title: System, Listening

AEL Number: 03SR-03-LSTN

SAVER Project: Acoustic Listening Devices

Acoustic listening devices consist of headphones, a control head, multiple remote sensors or transducers, cables, a power supply, and it is suitable for one-man operation. Responders use these devices to locate and communicate with trapped persons during fire and rescue operations.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional document: Acoustic Listening Devices Focus Group Report.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

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Acoustic Listening Devices Highlight (July 2008) PDF 258.41 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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