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118 <br /> EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) <br /> ISSUES OF CONCERN <br /> EMS Base Facilities <br /> An EMS facility must include at least, the following type of spaces: <br /> • Indoor, temperature controlled vehicle bays with exhaust ventilation <br /> and recharging stations <br /> • Secure equipment, materials and medication storage <br /> • Special storage for certain narcotics and refrigerated medical supplies <br /> • Decontamination showers for personnel <br /> • Decontamination/wash areas for equipment <br /> • Space for air drying decontaminated equipment after washing <br /> • Storage accommodations for contaminated clothing, waste, sharps, etc. <br /> • Accommodations for the handling of medical gases (oxygen) <br /> • Laundry facilities <br /> • Food preparation and dining space <br /> • Common/dayroom space <br /> • Multipurpose storage space <br /> • Staff Restrooms <br /> • Technology to permit wireless internet capabilities, phone, radio, and <br /> pager communications <br /> • Public entrance and space to accommodate meetings w/visitors <br /> 2 <br />