Aid vehicles—Personnel—Use.

RCW 18.73.170 — under Chapter 18.73 Emergency medical care and transportation services..

RCW 18.73.170

The aid vehicle shall be operated in accordance with standards promulgated by the secretary, by at least one person holding a certificate recognized under RCW 18.73.120.The aid vehicle may be used for transportation of patients only when it is impossible or impractical to obtain an ambulance or when a wait for arrival of an ambulance would place the life of the patient in jeopardy. If so used, the vehicle shall be under the command of a person holding a certificate recognized pursuant to RCW 18.73.081 other than the driver.[ 1987 c 214 s 12; 1979 ex.s. c 261 s 17; 1973 1st ex.s. c 208 s 17.]Notes:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 208: See RCW 18.73.910.