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{{Quote|text=<big>''''''Sometimes, a backpack is more than just a backpack—it's a symbol of the strengths of community partnership and inclusive planning, reminding us all that when we come together, we create a safer, more resilient [community] for everyone.'''''|sign='' L. Vance Taylor with CalOES''</big>}}
{{Quote|text=<big>''Sometimes, a backpack is more than just a backpack—it's a symbol of the strengths of community partnership and inclusive planning, reminding us all that when we come together, we create a safer, more resilient [community] for everyone.''|sign='' L. Vance Taylor with [https://www.caloes.ca.gov/ CalOES]''</big>}}The most effective emergency responders possess three things: training, experience, and equipment. In some situations, all the training and experience in the world would not make a responder effective if they did not also have the tools for the job. Therefore, a basic NET kit is required for all active NET volunteers. The purpose of this article is to specify what items at minimum should be found in a basic NET response kit.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%; margin: left"
! colspan="2" |Item
!Rationale
!Notes
|- style="background: white"
|'''Backpack, 1,200 in<sup>3</sup> or larger'''
|[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]]
|Simple: so you can carry the stuff in your kit and access equipment quickly and easily.
|As the quote at the start of this article indicates,
Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it is fine.
|- style="background: #f4d7cb"
|'''Protective hard hat'''
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM, should be replaced every five years.
|- style="background: #f4d7cb"
|'''Reflective vest'''
|[[File:Netvest.jpg|alt=NET vest|frameless]]
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|Red/orange with NET branding '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM. Must meet ANSI Class 2 standards.
|- style="background: #f4d7cb"
|'''NET ID and lanyard'''
|[[File:Netid.jpg|alt=NET ID|frameless]]
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|Provided by PBEM.
|- style="background: white"
|'''Safety goggles'''
|[[File:Goggles.jpg|alt=Safety goggles|frameless]]
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|See [[Eye Protection for NETs]]
|-
|'''N95 masks (qty.2)'''
|[[File:Dust mask.jpg|frameless]]
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|P100 or a respirator can be substituted, though P100s are difficult to breathe in.
|- style="background: white"
|'''4-in-1 tool'''
|[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]]
|
|Available under a few different brands. The ones PBEM has are branded ON DUTY.
|-
|'''Duct tape (1 roll)'''
|[[File:Duct tape.jpg|frameless]]
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|- style="background: white"
|'''LED flashlight'''
|[[File:Flashlight.jpg|frameless]]
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|A headlamp is strongly recommended, to keep your hands free.
|-
|'''Prybar, 15"'''
|[[File:Prybar.jpg|frameless]]
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|- style="background: white"
|'''Cutting tool'''
|[[File:Pocket knife.jpg|frameless]]
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|Pocketknife or multitool.
|-
|'''Nylon cord, ⅛" 100' roll'''
|[[File:Nyloncord.jpg|alt=Nylon cord|frameless]]
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|- style="background: white"
|'''Tough gloves'''
|[[File:Gloves.jpg|frameless]]
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|'''Note pad and writing instrument'''
|[[File:Writing supplies.jpg|frameless]]
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|- style="background: white"
|'''Whistle'''
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
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|Recommend whistles with a lanyard.
|-
|'''AM/FM radio'''
|[[File:Crank powered radio.jpg|frameless]]
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|Not required at the FFE.
|- style="background: white"
|'''Kneepads'''
|[[File:Kneepads.jpg|alt=Kneepads|frameless]]
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|-
|'''First aid kit'''
|[[File:First aid kit.jpg|frameless]]
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|- style="background: white"
|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
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|Your radio is not required for the FFE, so we suggest waiting to purchase it until after we discuss devices in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|-
|'''Spare batteries'''
|[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]]
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|Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. We discuss batteries in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|}
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