EMS Standards for Caracas Base Station Room

Should a fire and EMS Station serve as a model?

In each of these areas, the fire and EMS station should serve as the model for the community. As with any public or private facility, fire and emergency services stations are subject to theft, vandalism and violence. For stafed stations, these acts are most likely to occur when emergency response personnel are on a call.

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.

What are the requirements for a EMS Bay?

A specific need within this general need is to provide a bay capable of housing two apparatus and an EMS vehicle. As will be explained in later sections, there are several factors to be considered. The building committee or other responsible group must clearly define these needs and, where possible, quantify their requirements.

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.