Do EMS stations need a specific space?

Carve out specific spaces for specific uses Of course any EMS station needs adequate sleeping quarters, bathroom facilities and locker/changing rooms for both men and women – but consider what other activities happen at your station that you may not currently have a specific place for.

Should I use EMS If I have a BMS/BAS installed?

However, if you have a BMS/BAS already installed, you can still use EMS optimize building performance, increasing ROI on that large investment. EMS and BAS can serve different purposes, and can be integrated, though that is not a requirement to benefit.

What makes a good EMS Station?

By Rachel Zoch, EMS1 BrandFocus Staff An EMS station needs to provide the comforts of home as well as the tools for work, from restful sleeping quarters to office space and equipment storage. Energy efficiency and safety should also be top of mind, whether you are making improvements to your current station or building a new facility.

What should a EMS Station include?

Another special space your station should include is a place for providers to exercise. Consider the specific workouts and equipment your providers are most likely to need and use. Where a firefighter might need to lift heavy weights, an EMS provider may be better served by a rowing machine, says Rodriguez.

What are Maryland's designated EMS base stations?

Maryland's designated EMS Base Stations provide quality on-line medical direction to the State’s EMS clinicians. The following information comprises a toolbox for EMS Base Station staff to sustain and improve the quality of their programs.

What should I consider when upgrading or planning a new station?

Here are 10 things to consider when upgrading your existing station or planning a new one: 1. Provide spaces to promote rest with individual dorms, safe sleep room Traditionally, stations have had communal dormitories where everyone sleeps.