How do I select a EMS base station Radio?

To select a channel on an EMS base station radio, you should set the channel selector on the local primary channel as used in your area. The channel select button must be depressed in order to transmit on the selected frequency.

How can public safety broadband support EMS response?

They identify the different public safety broadband capabilities needed to support EMS response (e.g., video consultation with a base station physician). They examine real time “tactical” uses as well as “strategic” uses of broadband data which will support both incident response and future analysis.

Should emergency departments have access to an EMS dashboard?

Emergency Departments should have access to an EMS Dashboard that displays all EMS units transporting to their facility, color coded by patient severity, and with accurate ETA data.

What CTCSS tone do EMS med radios use?

For this reason, all New Mexico EMSCOM UHF radios on the EMS MED channels should be using CTCSS tone 136.5. Types of Stations: A base station transmits directly to mobiles and portables. If the base station is at some distance away from the operator, it is known as a remote base station.

How do I use the EMScom system?

When using the EMScom system, always identify whom you are calling, give your unit number, name of service, and the repeater in use. For example: 'Mobile to base - Call up using a repeater transmission route.'.

Do EMS agencies need a sensor-based alert system?

EMS agencies must adapt to manage the receipt of sensor‐based alerts that automatically detect a medical emergency. In addition to consumer type devices, like the Apple4 Watch, other sophisticated devices are being deployed by hospitals and home health care agencies to monitor patients.