(A) All persons operating an ambulance under the provisions of this chapter shall have in their possession:
(1) An appropriate, valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas; and
(2) A current Texas Department of Health EMS certification.
(B) No person shall operate or allow the operation of any ambulance for which a permit has been issued under this chapter, on an emergency call, unless such ambulance is attended by:
(1) At least one emergency medical technician basic (EMT-B), and one paramedic (EMT-P) meeting the provisions of this chapter, or a person who is the holder of a valid current physician's license or certificate.
(2) Persons acting under the direction of the incident commander at the scene when a mass casualty incident has occurred.
(C) No person shall operate or allow the operation of any ambulance for which a permit has been issued under this chapter, on an emergency call, unless such ambulance is equipped with at least:
(1) The minimum equipment and supplies as required by the State of Texas for a mobile intensive care unit (MICU); or
(2) The minimum equipment and supplies as required by the State of Texas for an advanced life support ambulance (ALS); or
(3) For response to mass casualty incidents or non-emergency medical calls, the minimum equipment and supplies as required by the State of Texas for a basic life support ambulance (BLS).
(D) Permit holders operating ambulance service within the City of Cleburne shall be capable of communicating to the Fire Department and Cleburne dispatch via assigned two-way radio frequency.
(Ord. 09-2003-48, passed 9-23-03)