Section 8134 - Basic life support squad vehiclesSection effective 180 days after publication of notice that implementing regulations have been promulgated. See Act 2009-37, §§ 7 and 9(1) in Historical and Statutory Notes.
(a) Purpose.--A BLS squad vehicle transports an EMS provider, along with basic EMS equipment and supplies, to respond prior to arrival of an ambulance in order to provide EMS at or below the advanced EMT level of care. A BLS squad vehicle is not utilized to transport patients.(b) Staffing requirements.--Minimum staffing for a BLS squad vehicle when responding to a call to provide EMS for a patient is one EMS provider at or above the EMT level and an EMS vehicle operator, except that an EMS provider who is also an EMS vehicle operator may staff the vehicle alone.2009, Aug. 18, P.L. 308, No. 37, § 1.