Communication Base Station EMS Product Life Cycle

What is a communications life cycle?

The communications life cycle starts when the public initially calls 9-1-1 and continues until the first responders arrive and mitigate the incident. Any breakdown in that communications life cycle will impact not only public safety but the public’s safety.

What is an in-building emergency responder Communications Enhancement System (Erces)?

An In-Building Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement System (ERCES) is a wireless communications system used by first responder and emergency services personnel, such as police, fire, emergency medical, homeland security, and disaster response agencies.

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.

What is the purpose of the EMSCOM manual for?

This manual is provided for the use of all services that may have occasion to use the New Mexico Emergency Medical Services Communications (EMSCOM) System. The intended purpose of the manual is to provide a basic understanding of the capabilities and proper utilization of the State EMSCOM system. Maintenance policies are also included.

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 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.'.