Why is communication important in EMS?

Communication in EMS is essential. Patients must be able to access the system, the system must be able to dispatch units, EMTs must have a means of communicating with medical direction and receiving facility, and EMTs must be able to communicate vital information to other personnel.

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.

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.

What frequency does EMS radio communication take place in?

EMS radio communication takes place in the VHF low band, VHF high band, and UHF band. VHF low band is the radio frequencies from 32-50 megahertz (MHz). They are able to follow the shape of the earth allowing communication over long distances. These frequencies are more susceptible to interference from, weather, buildings, and electrical equipment.

What makes a good EMT?

Patients must be able to access the system, the system must be able to dispatch units, EMTs must have a means of communicating with medical direction and receiving facility, and EMTs must be able to communicate vital information to other personnel. It is a complex network composed of people, equipment, and facilities.

What are the main functions of the EMSCOM system?

The EMSCOM system's main functions are to provide communications between ambulance/rescue and hospital emergency rooms to allow notification of incoming injured patients to health care facilities.