Communications

EMS Communications

The EMS Authority is responsible for EMS communication systems planning and improving interoperability communication among EMS participants and uniformity for emergency medical dispatch through medical control of each local EMS agency Medical Director.

Documents

EMS Communications Plan [PDF]
SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum Brochure (Apr 2005) [PDF]
SAFECOM Statement of Requirements version 1.1 [PDF]
EMSA #132: Emergency Medical Services Dispatch Program Guidelines [PDF]
EMSA #145: Statewide EMS Operations and Communications Resource Manual Revised
Liability Protection for Dispatching available under Health and Safety Code 1799.107

Communication Links

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 11-17
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Inc. (APCO)
Northern California Chapter (NAPCO)
California Public-Safety Radio Association (CPRA)
APCO-International Public-Safety Communications Award Program

END Resources and Training Links

APCO Institute
Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center
National Academies of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAEMD)
Northern California Training Institute
Powerphone, Inc.
Priority Dispatch Corporation

For Questions Contact

Adam Davis
Adam.Davis@emsa.ca.gov
(916) 431-3659