The Department shall test, or cause to be tested the ability of applicants for licensing as emergency medical vehicle operators or as nonemergency medical vehicle operators to operate surface emergency and/or nonemergency medical vehicles, and to observe safe and proper driving techniques.
(a) The Department may annually test or cause to be tested, the ability of licensed emergency medical vehicle operators and nonemergency medical vehicle operators to operate surface emergency and/or nonemergency medical vehicles as applicable and to observe safe and proper driving.
(b) The Department shall inspect and certify, or cause to be inspected and certified, surface and airborne emergency and nonemergency medical vehicles for installation and proper operation of safety equipment and emergency warning equipment required by law or by regulations pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The Department shall inspect and certify or cause to be inspected and certified, surface and airborne emergency and nonemergency medical vehicles for availability, adequacy and operability of such vehicles and of the related medical and safety equipment in accordance with standards set by the Commissioner.
(d) Upon completion of the aforementioned requirements, the results of such tests and inspections and such certifications, together with recommendations of the Commissioner, shall be forwarded to the Director by the Commissioner.
(e) The Department is hereby authorized and empowered to require retesting, reinspection or recertification at any time in connection with the requirements set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 29-84. Passed 8-20-84.)