Sec. 30.09.10.10. Standard Ambulance Patient-Carrying Devices

Each ambulance shall carry the following standard equipment for carrying patients:

A. One ambulance stretcher that:

(1) Is adjustable in height,

(2) Permits the elevation of the upper body,

(3) Has a mattress covered with nonabsorbent material free from defects, such as rips and tears,

(4) Has safety straps to secure the patient in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and

(5) Has a stretcher-mounted IV pole or equivalent; and

B. One folding stair chair capable of negotiating narrow hallways or stairways.