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,.~ shall be attached or appli®d to any ambulance unless it has first been approved in the color scheme authorized for each ambulance company. 6.114.200 AMBULANCE STAFFING Each 8LS ambulance shall be staffed with a minimum of two (2) California certified EMT-1s. Paramedics licensed in California may also staff BLS ambulances but may not utilize the paramedic scope of practice. CCT ambulances shall be staffed according to the COUNTY's CCT policy. 6.114.210 AMBULANCE PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS (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 param®dic personnel must have a current driver's license, ambulance driver's certificate, and a medical examiner's certificate. EMTs hired to solely provide patient care duties are exempt from this requirement. In these cases, the PERMITTEE is required to Inform the COUNTY of these personnel and of any changes to ihelr work status. (C) pERMITTEE's EMT personnel assigned to provide 8LS service under this ordinance must meet the minimum qualifications; (1) EMTs must hold current, valid EMT certification In the State of California, (2) EMTs shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/AED) according to the policies of the COUNTY and State. (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 CCT service under this ordinance must meet the minimum qualifications: (1) Paramedics must hold current, valid paramedic licensure in the State of California. (2) Paramedics shall be accredited by the COUNTY and hold current and valid ALS certifications. (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 ordinance must meet the minimum qualifications specified in the COUNTY's CCT policy. {F) A11 drivers must completed an Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) driver training course, 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 1lcenses, certifications, andlor accreditatlons of all emergency medical personnel 16