(A)
All personnel while on duty must carry all applicable certificates and permittee identification, and comply with the county's policies and procedures.
(B) All EMT and paramedic personnel must have a current driver’s license, ambulance driver certificate, and a medical examiner's certificate. EMTs hired to solely provide patient care duties are exempt from this requirement. The permittee is required to inform the county of these personnel and any changes to their work status.
(C) Permittee's EMT personnel assigned to provide BLS service under this chapter must meet the minimum qualifications:
(1) EMTs must hold current, valid EMT certification in the state;
(2) EMTs shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) according to the policies of the county and state; and
(3) EMTs assigned to provide CCT driver/assistant service must meet the additional qualifications specified in the county's CCT policy.
(D) Permittee's paramedic personnel assigned to provide ALS or CCT service under this chapter must meet the minimum qualifications:
(1) Paramedics must hold current, valid paramedic license in the state;
(2) Paramedics shall be accredited by the county and hold current and valid ALS certifications; and
(3) Paramedics assigned to provide CCT patient care must meet the additional qualifications specified in the county's CCT policy.
(E) Permittee's registered nurse (RN) personnel assigned to provide CCT service under this chapter must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the county's CCT policy.
(F) All drivers must complete an emergency vehicle operation course (EVOC), or its equivalent, related to responding to calls for emergency medical service that includes, but is not limited to, the following didactic and practical components: legal aspects of the emergency ambulance operation, the practice of defensive driving, accident avoidance, principles of vehicle control, routine vehicle safety checks, breaking and stopping, acceleration, and steering.
(G) The permittee shall retain on file at all times, copies of all current and valid licenses, certifications, and/or accreditations of all emergency medical personnel performing services under this chapter.
(Ord. 923, § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 977, § 10, 2019)