For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMBULANCE. Any privately- or publicly-owned motor vehicle or aircraft that is specially designed or constructed, and equipped, and is intended to be used for and is maintained or operated for the transportation of patients, including funeral coaches or hearses which otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter, except any such motor vehicle or aircraft owned by or operated under the direct control of the United States.
AMBULANCE SERVICE. The providing by any person of an ambulance or ambulances as hereinbefore defined.
ATTENDANT. A trained and/or qualified individual responsible for the operation of an ambulance and the care of the patients whether or not the attendant also serves as driver.
ATTENDANT DRIVER. A person who is qualified as an attendant and a driver.
DRIVER. An individual who drives or pilots an ambulance.
HEALTH OFFICER. The city Health Officer or any designated official of the Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
LICENSE OFFICER. The Mayor of the city.
PATIENT. An individual who is sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless.
(Ord. 1005, passed 3-2-1981)