4 FAQs about There are many communication base stations in Amsterdam EMS

What technology is used in the dispatch of EMS resources?

The technologies involved in the dispatch of EMS resources are generally equivalent to the American and British standards. All EMS dispatch centers participate in the national emergency number scheme. The emergency telephone number for ambulances in the Netherlands is 112. All EMS calls in the Netherlands are nurse-triaged.

Can a regional broadcaster be used as an emergency radio station?

Your regional broadcaster may be used as an emergency radio station. View the overview of regional emergency radio stations and the frequencies on which they broadcast. Tune the radio in your emergency kit to your local emergency radio station in advance.

What is an emergency radio station?

In the event of an emergency the government will provide information via the emergency radio station. Your regional broadcaster may be used as an emergency radio station. View the overview of regional emergency radio stations and the frequencies on which they broadcast.

Which EMS regions are self-dispatching?

All 25 EMS regions in the Netherlands are self-dispatching. Some regions have more than one centre, but all are interconnected. The technologies involved in the dispatch of EMS resources are generally equivalent to the American and British standards. All EMS dispatch centers participate in the national emergency number scheme.

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