767.11 REFERRALS OF AMBULANCE REQUESTS FROM THE CITY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.

   (a)    The Mayor, with the advice of the Chief of the Fire Department, shall determine which company will receive referrals of ambulance requests from the City Communications Center when the patient or family does not indicate the choice of a specific licensed ambulance company.

   (b)    If it is determined that more than one company is to receive referrals, the Mayor, with the advice of the Chief of the Fire Department, shall designate the method by which the licensed companies will receive referrals of ambulance requests from the City Communications Center when the patient or family does not indicate the choice of a specific licensed ambulance company. This designation shall be based on the service needs of the community and may be altered or changed based on performance criteria as established by the Mayor. This designation may include a primary and secondary responder, an assigned geographical area, a combination of the above, or other assignment methods as may seem best meets the needs of the community.

(Ord. 35-2014. Passed 4-14-14.)