EMS Maintenance of Honiara Communications Base Station

What are the requirements for in-building emergency responder Communications Enhancement Systems?

18.11 * Frequencies. The in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system shall be capable of transmitting on all radio frequencies, as required by the AHJ, and be capable of using any modulation technology in current use by the public safety agencies in the jurisdiction.

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.

Do emergency responder communication enhancement systems need to be tested?

In-building emergency responder communication enhancement systems that are used to comply with the requirements of Chapter 18 should be tested in accordance with 20.3.10. Also note that this is not easily done at VHF because of filters and nonstandard Tx and Rx spacings.

Can in-building emergency responder Communications Enhancement Systems be installed on frequencies?

No in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system capable of operating on frequencies or causing interference to frequencies assigned to the jurisdiction by the licensing authority of the country of jurisdiction shall be installed without prior coordination and approval of the AHJ and the frequency license holder(s).