The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ASIS International (ASIS), the preeminent fire protection and security associations, have launched a joint initiative to address active shooter incidents. The two ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organizations recognize the need to collectively address the intersections of security, safety and fire safety management to maximize protection of human and physical assets during active shooter incidents. Given the unpredictable and rapid nature of active shooter events, it is critical that schools and educational institutions, entertainment and sporting facilities, religious establishments, and organizations of all types and sizes, have the best tools at their disposal to manage security, safety, and fire risks associated with mass violence.
A kick-off stakeholder meeting in Arlington, Virginia on January 19, 2016 will bring together over fifty standards developers, industry groups, and members of law enforcement, government, and academia to explore how to address administrative, management, and technology issues related to active shooter events.