§ 5.5-24. Determination of priority patients.

When an ambulance authorized to operate under this chapter is at the scene of an emergency, the attendant shall have the authority to determine the priority of assisting patients and shall supervise the treatment and handling of all patients, under the general supervision of the senior police or fire department employee at the scene. Police or fire department personnel at the scene shall have authority to manage vehicle traffic and bystanders, and to protect the public safety. Police or fire department personnel at the scene may assist the ambulance personnel in handling or rendering care to patients when requested by the attendant and may act as attendant or driver if requested by the attendant or if necessary to protect the life or health of the patient.

(Ord. of 12-2-80, § 24)