(A) The Medical Director, subject to approval of the EMS Foundation Board, shall promulgate regulations setting forth the requirements to obtain a certificate as an ambulance driver, attendant (EMT or paramedic) or dispatcher. The requirements shall include state certification and an examination testing the applicant's knowledge of local medical protocol, special disaster procedures, the Three Rivers Ambulance System in general and other matters appropriate to determining the applicant's fitness. A practical skills examination may also be required.
(B) All ambulance drivers must maintain certification under the National EMT and paramedic Registry Program as an EMT or paramedic, depending on the level of certification held.
(C) All new certificates shall be probationary and shall be for a period of six months. If the applicant has performed satisfactorily for the probationary period, the Medical Director shall issue a full certification. If the applicant has not performed satisfactorily, the Medical Director may continue the probationary status for an additional six-month term.
('74 Code, § 9-34) (Ord. G-16-82, passed 7-27-82)