Platinum Nine Holdings LLC dba NW Ambulance 7/19/2016

program that is designed and conducted to achieve high standards of reliability appropriate to a modern emergency and non-emergency BLS ambulance service by utilizing appropriately trained personnel knowledgeable in the maintenance and repair of ambulances, developing and implementing standardized maintenance practices, and incorporating an automated maintenance program record keeping system. 6.7 Vehicle Markings and Advertising Restrictions All advertising and markings on ambulance units shall emphasize the "9-1-1" emergency telephone number. The advertising of other telephone numbers for any type of emergency service is not permitted. 6.8 [Not Used] 6.9 Bariatric Response Unit The Contractor shall provide a Bariatric Response Unit that meets the standards identified in 6.1 above and is suitable for transporting patients identified to be of greater weight than is suitable for the normal fleet of ambulances. The minimum equipment inventory to be stored in it shall be the same as every BLS ambulance maintained by the contractor with the addition of a power lift type stretcher rated to lift patients up to 1000 pounds. The Bariatric Response Unit will also carry a portable transfer device such as a "bariatric board" or bariatric transfer sheet, as well as any other lift-assist or ergonomic aids suitable for safely moving bariatric patients. 6.10 Vehicle Collision Reporting The Contractor shall report monthly all vehicle collisions involving Contractor's vehicles. 7.0 Contractor's Personnel 7.1 Staffing Each ambulance unit responding to requests for BLS service shall have at least two personnel who are certified and accredited as Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Technicians, as defined in RCW 18.73 and WAC 246-976 as now or hereafter amended. 7.2 Driver Training and Area Knowledge Prior to driving any ambulance pursuant to this Contract, the Contractor's ambulance operators must successfully complete an Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course. Additionally each driver shall have knowledge of the geographic area of the City of Everett and the ability to read maps prior to driving any ambulance units. 7.3 Safety Program 10 of 34