California Ambulance Driver Certification Study guide with Complete Solutions

California Ambulance Driver Certification Study guide with Complete Solutions Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless the operating service has been licensed to do so by the CHP. - answer "Ambulance" refers to only those ambulances used to respond to emergency calls. - answerHowever, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured patients. "Code 3" is used to describe the use of RED warning lamps and siren if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call. - answerEmergency service, although related to apparent sudden need, does not always require "Code 3" operation. Code 3 is justified only when initially responding to emergency call or when speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to: - answer1) Save a life 2) Prevent undue suffering 3) Reduce or prevent disability Code 3 transportation of a stabilized patient is seldom necessary and often undesirable. - answer Those convictions that are specified in the regulations as affecting employment or certification remain convictions regardless of subsequent action by court to dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict as permitted by Penal Code Sections etc. - answer All ambulances operated under a single license must display the same name. - answerService name or the name under which the licensee is doing business shall be displayed on BOTH sides and the REAR of each vehicle. These requirements also apply to ambulances temporarily acquired by loan or lease. Ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more licenses, are required to provide 24-hour service under each license. - answerThe 24 hour rule doesn't apply to an ambulance that provides service to special events or industrial employees and doesn't respond to calls from public agencies. Emergency ambulances are required to be equipped with warning lamps and sirens that comply with standards established by the CHP. - answer Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced - answeryearly or immediately after use, whichever occurs first. Licensee's vehicles are all required to be inspected initially and annually thereafter by CHP personnel. - answerRandom inspections will also be made to verify that the vehicles are maintained in compliance with applicabl