Section   Scope 1 Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Summary of Guide 4 Significance and Use 5 Functions and Categories of EMSS Communications 6  Telecommunications Functions 6.1  Telecommunications Categories 6.2 EMSS Functional Communications Requirements 7  General Information 7.1  Citizen Access 7.2  EMSS Vehicle Dispatch and Coordination 7.3  Medical Coordination/Direction 7.4  Interservice Communications 7.5 Radio Frequency Spectrum and Service Requirements 8  Radio Frequencies 8.1  EMSS Radio Service Coverage 8.2  Operational Considerations 8.3 Goals and Objectives for EMSS Communications 9 Goal 1-State EMSS Communication Should Meet Recognized Standards for Functional Performance 10 Goal 2-Local EMSS Communications Should Be Compatible with, and Should Not Interfere with, EMSS Communications in Neighboring Area 11 Goal 3-Local EMSS Communications Systems Should Be Compatible with, and Should Not Interfere with, Other Types of Communications Systems 12 Goal 4-EMSS Communications Systems Should Make Maximum Use of State and Common Resources Where Appropriate, Cost Effective, and Authorized 13 Goal 5-The State Should Act as the Representative of Local EMSS in Dealing with Federal Agencies and National Organizations 14 Goal 6-The State Should Have a Program for Positive Management of Its EMSS Communications Activities 15 Emergency Medical Radio Services (EMRS) Radio Frequencies (MHz) Appendix X1 Acronyms and Glossary for EMSS Communications Appendix X2 References