ASTM F1221-89(2022)
Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange

Standard No.

ASTM F1221-89(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F1221-89(2022)

Scope

1.1 This guide covers the planning, operations, and evaluation phases of interagency communications as part of a comprehensive EMS system. 1.2 This is a guide for interagency communications within an EMS system. Interagency communications involves the EMS responder and support agencies whose primary mission is not to deliver prehospital emergency medical care. 1.3 The primary focus of this guide is to address interagency communications necessary for ongoing EMS responses. 1.4 The guide also addresses interagency communications in any major EMS incident, including man-made or natural disasters. 1.5 The recommendations for drills/exercises for the evaluation of interagency communications during an EMS event are also incorporated into this guide. 1.6 Additional information can be found in Guide F1220 and Refs (1-5).2 1.7 The sections in this guide appear in the following sequence: Section Introduction Scope 1 Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Significance and Use 4 Procedure 5 Rationale Appendix X1 Keywords 6 References 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the 1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F30 on Emergency Medical Services and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F30.04 on Communications. Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1221 – 89 (2014). DOI: 10.1520/F1221-89R22. 2 The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the references at the end of this guide. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F1221-89(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM F1220 Standard Guide for Emergency Medical Services System (EMSS) Telecommunications

ASTM F1221-89(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM F1221-89(2022) Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange
• 1989 ASTM F1221-89(2014) Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange
• 1989 ASTM F1221-89(2006) Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange
• 1989 ASTM F1221-89(2001) Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange
• 2001 ASTM F1221-89(1995)e1 Standard Guide for Interagency Information Exchange