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ASTM-F1220:2006 Edition

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F1220-95(2006) Standard Guide for Emergency Medical Services System (EMSS) Telecommunications

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ASTM 2006 34
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1.1 This guide covers telecommunications practices and performance standards required to support all of the functions of community EMSS on a statewide basis. It defines state planning goals and objectives for EMSS communications.

1.2 This guide is for planning, coordinating, integrating, and evaluating telecommunications resources statewide to satisfy the functional needs of comprehensive community EMSS systems.

1.3 To facilitate a two-tiered planning approach recommended for EMSS communications, this guide identifies those communications system features that should be coordinated on a statewide basis and defined in statewide (first tier) EMSS communications planning guidelines. Local (second tier) EMSS communications plans prepared in accordance with the statewide guidelines should then be tailored to satisfy local EMSS needs while providing compatibility and interoperability of communications with other EMSS.

1.4 The sections in this guide appear in the following sequence:

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Scope
Referenced Documents
2 Terminology
Summary of Guide
Significance and Use
Functions and Categories of EMSS Communications
3 EMSS Functional Communications Requirements
4 Radio Frequency Spectrum and Service Requirements
5 Goals and Objectives for EMSS Communications
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7 Goal 1—State EMSS Communication Systems Should Meet Recognized Standards for Functional Performance
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10 Goal 2—Local EMSS Communications Should be Compatible with, and Should Not Interfere with, EMSS Communications in Neighboring Areas
12 Goal 3—Local EMSS Communications Should Be Compatible With, and Should Not Interfere With, Other Types of Communications Systems
Goal 4—EMSS Communications Should Make Maximum Use of State and Common Resources Where Appropriate, Cost Effective, and Authorized
13 Goal 5—The State Should Act as the Representative of Local EMSS in Dealing with Federal Agencies and National Organizations
Goal 6—The State Should Have a Program for Positive Management of Its EMSS Communications Activities
15 Keywords
X1. EMERGENCY MEDICAL RADIO SERVICE (EMRS) FREQUENCIES (MHz)
X1.1 VHF High Band
X1.2 UHF Band:
X1.3 90.53 Frequencies Available:
16 TABLE X1.1
17 X2. ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY FOR EMS COMMUNICATIONS
X2.1 Acronyms
20 X2.2 FCC Codes and Names of Radio Services
X2.3 Glossary
34 REFERENCES
ASTM-F1220
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