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G.1.4. Standards Adherence for Vehicle/Equipment

 

Paramedic Services Effective Date: December 1, 2023
Topic: Administrative Directives   Replaces: April 30, 2022
Subject: Standards Adherence for Vehicle/Equipment Policy No. G.1.4.2023

PURPOSE 

To ensure Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB Paramedic Services maintains Regulatory compliance with Land Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicle Standards, and with Provincial Equipment Standards.
 

APPLICATION

  • Paramedics

  • Paramedic Superintendents

  • Senior Managers

PROCEDURE

The purchase of all vehicles and equipment shall be done in a manner that ensures the products meet or exceed all applicable Standards.

Modification of any vehicle, or equipment shall be done in a manner that is in adherence to all applicable Standards.

Utilization of all vehicles and equipment shall be done in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable Standards.

Stocking and deployment of all vehicles and equipment shall be done in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable Standards. 

Preventative Maintenance, inspection, and repair of all vehicles and equipment will be done in accordance with all applicable Standards, in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Guidelines, and in accordance with Paramedic Services Directives.