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performing Services under this ordinance. 6.114.220 PERSbNNEL STANDARDS Ambulance companies shall maintain personnel standards that include orientation to the COUNTY policies and procedures, special training (as deemed necessary by the EMS Medical Director), uniforms and appearances, safety apparel, Identification, driver training, work-hour scheduling limitations, with due consideration for collective bargaining agreements and/or State and Federal regulations where they apply. 6.114.230 M1;DICAL CONTROL All ambulance personnel are to provide patient care in accordance with the COUNlY's policies and as directed by standing or specific orders Issued by the EM5 Medical D[rector, or his or her designee. 6.114.240 PERSONAL. PROTECTIVE E4UIPMEN7 (1) PERMITTEE shat) supply and maintain standardized personal protective equipment and supplies to ensure safety and readiness, according to CaI/OSHA guidelines. (2) PERMITTEE shall ensure that all personnel receive training in all available equipment, including fit testing, according to Cel/OSHA guidelines. 6.114.250 AMBULANCE. STATION STANDARDS Ambulance company stations shall meet the minimum standards in Section 8 of the Federal Housing Authority, and include an EMS bulletin board, provisions for storage, and protection of ambulance(s). Stallons shall comply with all applicable zoning, building, and occupational health and safety regulations. 6.114.260 SERVICE LEVE!- The PERMITTEE, unless holding a contract to provide 9-1-1 emergency service only, shall be approved by the COUNTY prior to b®ginning service. 6.114.270 RESPONSE STANDARDS (A) Any private call of a Hfe threatening nature or a call requiring ALS level care where ALS care Is timely, appropriate and available shall be Immediately referred to the 9-1-1 emergency operators. (B) If an ambulance responds to a patient who appears to have a medical emergency, the crew shall call 9-1-1 and request a 9-1-1 response, and render appropriate care within their scope of practice until the ALS ambulance is on- scene. (C) PERMITTEE shall dispatch an ambulance to anon-emergency BLS call within fifteen (15) minutes unless the caller is immediately advised of a delay In responding to the call or the unavailability of an ambulance. The exception to this is for calls that have been prescheduled. (D) PERMITTEE shall provide prompt transportation of the patient to the most appropriate medical facility, licensed, equipped, and staffed to meet the needs of the patient In accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies. 17