SECTION 3. Trans 309.02 (5) is repealed and recreated d to read: “Emergency medical technician — intermediate" has the meaning given in s. 256.01(7), Stats. SECTION 4. Trans 309.02(6) is repealed.
SECTION 5. Trans 309.02 (6k) and Trans 309.02(6r) are created to read:
Trans 309.02 (6k) “Gross Axle Weight Rating” or “GAWR” means the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle.
Trans 309.02 (6r) “Gross Vehicle Weight Rating” or “GVWR” means the combination of the vehicle’s curb weight and total usable payload.
SECTION 6. Trans 309.02 (9k) is created to read: “OEM” means original equipment manufacturer.
SECTION 7. Trans 309.02 (9r) is created to read: “Paramedic" has the meaning given in s. 256.01(14), Stats. SECTION 8. Trans 309.02 (12) is amended to read:
Trans 309.02 (12) "Type I ambulance" means an ambulance of 10,001 to 14,000 pound GVWR, that is constructed on a cab chassis furnished with a modular unit ambulance body a motor truck with a modular unit having a rear window opening or a walk-through from the cab to the modular unit. "Type I ambulance" includes a vehicle that is used for a combination of fire and ambulance purposes.
SECTION 9. Trans 309.02 (13) is amended to read:
Trans 309.02 (13) "Type II ambulance" means a van type vehicle constructed or converted with a raised roof. "Type I-AD ambulance” means an ambulance of 14,001 pound GVWR or more that is constructed on a cab chassis with a modular ambulance body.
SECTION 10. Trans 309.02 (14) is amended to read:
Trans 309.02 (14) "Type III ambulance" means a specialty van and modular unit with a rear window opening or walk-through from the cab to the modular unit. "Type II ambulance” means an ambulance constructed on a van chassis.
SECTION 11. Trans 309.02 (15) and 309.02 (16) are created to read:
Trans 309.02 (15) “Type III ambulance” means an ambulance of GVWR from 10,001 to14,000 pounds that is constructed on a cutaway van chassis with integrated modular ambulance body.
Trans 309.02 (16) “Type III-AD ambulance” means an ambulance of 14,001 pound GVWR or more that is constructed on a cutaway van chassis with integrated modular body.
SECTION 12. Trans 309.03 (title) is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 Inspections and Enforcement.
SECTION 13. Trans 309.03 (1g) is created to read:
Trans 309.03 (1g) Ambulance service providers based out of state but operating in Wisconsin shall have their home state’s most current inspection on file with the department and shall comply with all Wisconsin motor vehicle legal requirements including ch. Trans 305, ch. 347, Stats., and this chapter, except for inspection by the department under sub. (1). SECTION 14. Trans 309.03 (3) (a) is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 (3) (a) Except as provided in sub. (4), if upon inspection a vehicle is found to be unsafe or improperly constructed or equipped for use as an ambulance, or if the ambulance service provider's license has been revoked, the inspector shall attach an "OUT OF SERVICE" sticker to the glass in the rear door of the vehicle. A vehicle may not be put in service as an ambulance while the sticker is so displayed. Except as provided in par. (b), the “OUT OF SERVICE” sticker displayed shall be re-inspected by and shall have the sticker removed after passing reinspection by an employee of the division of state patrol or authorized agent of the service provider at the direction of the division of state patrol employee prior to reuse as an ambulance. The “OUT OF SERVICE” sticker shall not be removed until may be removed only by a department authorized inspector and only after the deficiencies noted on the inspection report have been corrected, or the ambulance provider’s license has been reinstated., and the vehicle has been reinspected and approved by the department.
SECTION 15. Trans 309.03 (3) (b) 1.(intro.) is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 (3) (b) 1. If a vehicle that has been declared "out of service" or is no longer able to serve as an ambulance, the owner or lessee of the vehicle shall remove the "OUT OF SERVICE" sticker and all special ambulance markings and features from the vehicle, including all of the following:
SECTION 16. Trans 309.03 (3) (b) 1. a. is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 (3) (b) 1. a. The warning, flood lights and siren unless the vehicle is being converted for use as another kind of authorized emergency vehicle. The current owner or lessee must physically remove all lighting equipment required by s. Trans 309.15 (2), the siren and public address equipment required by s. Trans 309.17 and all lettering and markings required by s. Trans 309.19. All equipment required in subch. III. Ambulance lighting shall be brought into compliance with vehicle general lighting requirements in ch. 347, Stats. and ch. Trans 305. SECTION 17. Trans 309.03 (4) is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 (4) If upon inspection a vehicle is found defective or deficient but, in the judgment of the inspector, may nevertheless be operated as an ambulance without seriously affecting the safe transportation of sick, injured, disabled persons or general public, the inspector shall note the deficiency on the ambulance inspection report and shall specify the time, not to exceed 30 days, in which the ambulance service provider is required to correct the defect or deficiency. The inspector may require proof of correction of the defect or deficiency in writing. If the defect or deficiency is not corrected within the time allowed, the vehicle may not be used as an ambulance.
SECTION 18. Trans 309.03 (5) (j), 309.03 (5) (k), 309.03 (5) (m), 309.03 (5) (n), 309.03 (5) (o), 309.03 (5) (p), 309.03 (5) (q), 309.03 (5) (r), 309.03 (5) (s), and 309.03 (5) (t) are created to read:
Trans 309.03 (5) (j) A malfunctioning or inadequate environmental climatic control system.
Trans 309.03 (5) (k) A malfunctioning or inadequate cot or cot securement system.
Trans 309.03 (5) (m) Inoperative complete front, side or rear emergency lighting.
Trans 309.03 (5) (n) An inoperative siren.
Trans 309.03 (5) (o) Carbon monoxide concentrations within the vehicle greater than 10 ppm (parts per million) above the outside ambient carbon monoxide concentration.
Trans 309.03 (5) (p) A malfunctioning or inadequate steering system.
Trans 309.03 (5) (q) Belts that are damaged, contaminated by oil or improperly adjusted.
Trans 309.03 (5) (r) A defective or inadequate suspension system.
Trans 309.03 (5) (s) The ambulance exceeds the GVWR as set by the OEM.
Trans 309.03 (5) (t) The ambulance exceeds the GAWR as set by the OEM.
SECTION 19. Trans 309.03 (7) is amended to read:
Trans 309.03 (7) The penalty for violating sub. (5) (a) to (h) or (j) to (t) is a forfeiture of up to $50.00 per violation. The penalty for violating sub. (5) (i) is a forfeiture of up to $100.00. The penalty for violating sub. (6) is a forfeiture of up to $200.00.
SECTION 20. Trans 309.03 (8) and 309.03 (9) are created to read:
Trans. 309.03 (8) (a) The ambulance service provider shall notify the inspector as soon as possible if an ambulance is involved in a motor vehicle crash which involves serious injury or death.
(b) If an ambulance is being placed back into service after being involved in a crash the ambulance service shall notify the inspector and shall provide proof of the repairs in writing before being placed back into service.
Trans 309.03 (9) (a) The department shall consider the age, condition, and equipment of ambulances before granting approval for their continued use. The department shall not permit the use of any ambulance for emergency medical purposes which is deemed to be unsafe or unfit for such service.
