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 makes a good EMS Station?

By Rachel Zoch, EMS1 BrandFocus Staff An EMS station needs to provide the comforts of home as well as the tools for work, from restful sleeping quarters to office space and equipment storage. Energy efficiency and safety should also be top of mind, whether you are making improvements to your current station or building a new facility.

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.

How can Austin-Travis County EMS improve air quality?

UV has become a popular approach, and the new Austin-Travis County EMS station is equipped with a UV system that filters and cleans the air. Rodriguez says the agency is considering additional options, both to retrofit older stations and to build into new stations. 10. Provide secure drug storage & inventory management

Does Austin-Travis County EMS have automatic doors?

Austin-Travis County EMS doesn’t use automatic doors or sensors, but they did make sure to place control buttons in each doorway from the station into the apparatus bay for easy access. In its newer stations, the agency installed accordion-fold doors that open laterally when activated by a crew member.

Should EMS use a rowing machine?

Where a firefighter might need to lift heavy weights, an EMS provider may be better served by a rowing machine, says Rodriguez. “All of our new stations have space for some workout equipment,” he said. “Our latest station has a separate workout area that’s equipped with the gear that you would need.