Redlands Municipal Code Art. IV Emergency Service Requirements

Each emergency service permittee shall provide a minimum basic life support ambulance service on a continuous twenty four (24) hours per day basis during the entire term of the permit. (Ord. 1987 § 1, 1987: prior code § 29300)

No ambulance operator shall provide ambulance service for ambulance calls originating within the city unless he shall first have obtained a valid city permit in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 1987 § 1, 1987: prior code § 29301)

Each emergency ambulance service receiving an emergency request shall dispatch an ambulance in compliance with all city procedures and procedures required by all applicable state and county codes. If an ambulance is not available for immediate dispatch, the procedures required by all applicable state laws, including the California Administrative Code, and any applicable county codes shall apply.

A. The Redlands fire department and police department dispatch centers shall be immediately notified by the permittee of any emergency ambulance request or need.

B. All ambulance service operators shall maintain a log for a period of three (3) years containing all dispatch and arrival times and locations, the nature of the medical emergency, the critical need, the total amount charged and the name of the recipient of such services, all made under penalty of perjury and available for inspection by city representatives during office hours. All nonemergency ambulance operators shall maintain a similar log.

C. No ambulance shall be dispatched without having first received a legitimate request for such services. (Ord. 1987 § 1, 1987: prior code § 29302)

Ambulances shall be maintained at all times in good mechanical repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and in full compliance with all applicable local and state laws.

A. Minimum Equipment: All ambulances shall be equipped with two- way radios and all other safety and BLS emergency equipment required for ambulances by the California Vehicle Code and the California Administrative Code, administrative rules of the county health officer as the same are now written, or hereafter amended, and any other rules or regulations applicable to ambulance services.

B. Emergency (ALS) Ambulance Equipment: In addition to the regular ambulance equipment and supplies, all ALS ambulances shall also be equipped as required by any other applicable state or local regulations.

C. Maintenance Of Emergency Equipment And Supplies: Dressings, bandaging, instruments and other medical supplies used for care and treatment of patients will be protected so they are sterile when ready for use. (Ord. 1987 § 1, 1987: prior code § 29303)