§ 48-6.006. Application—Required data.

(a)

Nonemergency Service. Each application for a nonemergency ambulance service permit shall show the following data:

(1)

The name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s) and of the owner(s) of the ambulance(s) and the business or any interest therein;

(2)

The applicant's training and experience in the transportation and care of patients;

(3)

The names under which the applicant has engaged, does, or proposes to engage in ambulance service;

(4)

A description of each ambulance including: the make, model, year of manufacture, vehicle identification number; current state license number; the length of time the vehicle has been in use; and the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram and other distinguishing characteristics of the vehicle; a description of the company's program for maintenance of the vehicle; and a description of the vehicle's radio(s);

(5)

That the applicant has obtained all licenses and permits required by state laws or regulations for the type of ambulance service proposed;

(6)

The emergency response area(s) for which a nonemergency ambulance service permit is desired;

(7)

The names and qualifications of each attendant employed, or to be employed, in providing ambulance service;

(8)

That the applicant possesses and maintains currently valid California Highway Patrol inspection reports for each vehicle listed in the application;

(9)

A description of the company's training and orientation programs for attendants and for dispatchers;

(10)

Evidence of such financial responsibility and insurance coverage as may be required by the permit officer;

(11)

Facts relied on by the applicant in asserting that the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and necessity warrant the granting of the nonemergency ambulance service permit.

(b)

Emergency Service. Each applicant who desires an emergency ambulance service permit shall, in addition to the information required by subsection (a) of this section, also show:

(1)

The ability of the applicant to provide emergency ambulance service within established response times for each emergency response area applied for, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, year round;

(2)

The emergency response area(s) in which the applicant wishes to provide emergency ambulance service;

(3)

That the public health, safety, welfare, convenience and necessity warrant the granting of the emergency ambulance service permit;

(4)

All service charges and the rate structure of the company;

(5)

Whether the service will include limited advanced or advanced life support service, and, if so:

(A)

The number of limited advanced and/or advanced life support units to be deployed on each shift;

(B)

The emergency response area(s) to receive limited advanced life support service;

(C)

The emergency response area(s) to receive advanced life support service; and

(D)

The provisions, if any, for continuing education of the limited advanced and advanced life support attendants.

(c)

Additional Information. The applicant may be required to submit such other information as the permit officer deems necessary for determination of compliance with this division.

(Ords. 83-28 § 1 (part), 70-77).