Response System

The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System Logistics Functional Group, in 
coordination with its associated Subgroups, has identified the attached list of proposed updates to 
the 2026 FEMA Approved Equipment Cache List. The Subgroups submitted their 
recommendations to the Equipment Subgroup, which consolidated and prepared the proposed 
updates for the System’s 21-day review period.  Closes May 30, 2026

The proposed updates include modifications, additions, and deletions intended to address 
operational requirements, remove obsolete equipment, update manufacturer information and 
model or part numbers, and ensure currently available products and technologies are reflected in 
the list. These updates are necessary to maintain the FEMA Approved Equipment Cache List in a 
current, operationally relevant state. Several of the proposed items were previously tabled during 
the 2025 review cycle and remain pending additional direction or coordination with System 
stakeholders.

The proposed 2026 FEMA Approved Equipment Cache List updates are available electronically 
at www.responsesystem.org under the Advisory Organization – 21-Day Review quick link.
All comments must be submitted electronically using the US&R System Comment Review Form. 
A separate form must be submitted for each individual comment. Multiple issues should not be 
combined within a single submission.

If a recommendation is supported without comment, it will advance to the next step in the approval 
process. If additional work is identified during the review, the document will be returned for further 
development, comment adjudication, and resubmission into the approval process.

If a Task Force has reviewed the document and has no comments, a single form should be 
submitted indicating the Task Force has no comments.