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Application for a business license to operate an ambulance company shall be made upon forms provided by the city and shall contain:

A. Name, home address and telephone number of the applicant;

B. Business name under which the ambulance company will be operated within the city, and business address and telephone number;

C. The number of ambulances to be initially placed in service within the city;

D. The number of licensed ambulance attendants initially to be employed;

E. A roster of ambulances to be used in the city with proof that each ambulance is currently licensed as an ambulance by the state of Washington;

F. A roster of certified ambulance attendants with proof that each attendant is currently certified as an emergency medical technician (EMT) by the state of Washington (including certification expiration date);

G. Proof that ambulances and personnel are verified trauma providers as provided in Chapter 246-976 WAC;

H. Certificate of insurance as required by BCC 5.04.060; and

I. The schedule of rates as required by BCC 5.04.120.

Prior to the issuance of a business license, the application and all pertinent records shall be reviewed and all equipment proposed for use shall be inspected by the fire official, who shall determine whether said records and equipment conform to all the requirements of this chapter, and any rules or regulations referenced herein or issued hereunder. Upon approval of the application, the city clerk shall issue an ambulance operator’s business license. (Ord. 4889 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4679 § 5, 1994; Ord. 2074 § 3, 1974; 1961 code § 5.17.050. Formerly 5.04.050.)