update terminology related to ambulance operators.
What changed between versions
Updated terminology for emergency medical services personnel and ambulance operators to align with current national standards and certification levels.
Clarified staffing requirements for ambulance runs, specifying that each must include either an emergency medical technician or advanced life support personnel, plus a certified ambulance operator.
Added provisions for community paramedic endorsements and critical care endorsements, establishing educational and training requirements for these roles.
Refined the definition of 'first responder' to include individuals responding to emergency calls as part of a licensed ambulance service.
Maintained existing blue light usage restrictions while clarifying authorization requirements for emergency vehicles.