For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMBULANCE. Any vehicle meeting the requirements of the State Administrative Code that is specifically constructed, modified, equipped, designed, and used and operated for transporting sick, injured, convalescent, infirm, or other incapacitated persons.
AMBULANCE ATTENDANT. Any person whose duty it is to care for any person being transported in an ambulance.
AMBULANCE SERVICE. The transportation for hire of the sick, injured, convalescent, infirm, or other incapacitated persons or entity other than a governmental agency.
DRIVER. Any person who drives an ambulance.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN. An individual trained in life support in accordance with standards set forth in the State Administrative Code and who holds a valid certificate issued pursuant to the code. Emergency Medical Technician may be classified as Emergency Medical Technician-I (EMT- I), Emergency Medical Technician-II (EMT-II). or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P).
LICENSE. A business license issued by the Director of Finance.
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION. Transportation for hire of persons with stable medical conditions which may require the use of a litter, gurney, or other equipment, and which can be provided in a vehicle not routinely equipped with the medical equipment or personnel required for the specialized care provided in an ambulance.
OPERATOR. The person, persons, or entity which owns or otherwise controls the operation of an ambulance service.
('61 Code, § 4-7.01) (Ord. 144 C.S., passed 3-18-70; Am. Ord. 402 C.S., passed 1-20-83; Am. Ord. 414 C.S., passed 8-1-83)