§ 5.12.050. Applications

A. Each application for a license shall be accompanied by an application fee, if any, set by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and be made upon forms prescribed by the Health Officer.

B. Each applicant shall submit the following:

1. The names and addresses of the applicant(s) and the owner(s) of the ambulance(s) and the business and 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 engage, and 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 vehicles, a description of the company's program for maintenance of the vehicle, and a description of the vehicle's radio(s);

5. Proof that the applicant has obtained all licenses and permits required by State or local law or regulation for the type of ambulance service proposed, excluding only a license to provide the service for which application is made;

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

7. Proof that the applicant possesses and maintains currently valid California Highway Patrol inspection reports for each vehicle listed in the application;

8. A description of the applicant company's training and orientation programs for attendants, drivers, and dispatchers;

9. Evidence of such financial responsibility and insurance coverage as may be required by the Health Officer pursuant to regulations adopted in accordance with this chapter;

10. Identification of the geographical area to be served by the applicant, if required by the Department;

11. As to new applications or transfers as specified in Section 5.12.040 of this chapter, a fingerprint receipt for each principal of the applicant, issued by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner indicating each principal of the applicant has undergone a complete criminal history check, followed by a report from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner showing no conviction of crimes which would be violations of the provisions of Section 5.12.070(D)(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (7);

12. A list of all substations or offices where equipment and personnel are, or will be based, including hours of operation; and

13. A description of whether the service proposed by the applicant will include basic life support services or advanced life support service, and, if so:

a. The number of basic life support service or advanced life support service units to be deployed on each shift;

b. The emergency response area(s) to receive basic life support service or advanced life support service; and

c. The provisions, if any, for continuing education of attendants.

14. Such other information as the Health Officer may require in regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

C. Renewal applications shall be submitted in the same form and require the same materials as original applications, except the requirement of Section 5.12.050(B)(11).

(Ord. 2004-879, § 1, 2004)