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Emergency Management Services can include city, county, state and federal agencies as well as a wide range of specialized facilities. They often involve distinctive upgraded Uniform Building Code requirements and NFPA standards.
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These building types are usually comprised of four primary areas: Public, Emergency Operation Center (often used as a multi-purpose room), Administration, and Dispatch, each with associated support areas. Secured parking is common due to the continuous staffing shifts.
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EMS facilities are complex due to the significant number and type of stakeholders and the need for identification of future growth and flexibility. It is important to set appropriate guidelines for redundancy, given significant space and cost implications.
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