Trans 309.19(2)(b) (b) Reflectorized striping totaling not less than 4 inches shall encircle the entire ambulance body excluding the front end. The top edge of this stripe shall be no higher than 48 inches above the ground. This stripe may be broken up by wheel wells, hinges, handles, windows or lights. Reflective designs or materials can replace the 4 inch stripe in this paragraph if it covers an area equal or greater than the area covered by the 4 inch stripe and is incorporated into both sides and rear and begins no higher than 48 inches above the ground. Reflectorized lettering may be included as part of this striping. Reflectorized chevrons may also cover the rear of the ambulance from top to bottom and may be included as part of the striping encircling the body. This striping requirement shall apply to all units placed in service after November 1, 2020.

Trans 309.19(2)(c) (c) The name of the ambulance service provider shall be displayed on each side of the ambulance.

Trans 309.19 History History: Cr. Register, October, 1986, No. 370, eff. 11-1-86; renum. from Trans 309.20 and am., Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. (1) and (2) (b), Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 4-1-99; CR 19-074: am. (2) (b), cr. (2) (c) Register October 2020 No. 788, eff. 11-1-20; corrections in (2) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 14. and 35.17, Stats., Register October 2020 No. 778.

Trans 309.20 Trans 309.20 Smoking in ambulances. No smoking may be allowed in any area of the ambulance at any time.

Trans 309.20 History History: Cr. Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 4-1-99.

Trans 309.205 Trans 309.205 Standard mandatory miscellaneous equipment.

Trans 309.205(1) (1) An ambulance shall be equipped with the following:

Trans 309.205(1)(a) (a) Fire extinguishers, including 2 ABC-capable fire extinguishers able to control the following fires: A - capable of extinguishing fires involving paper, wood, textiles and plastics; B - capable of extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids; and C - capable of extinguishing fires involving live electrical equipment, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. These fire extinguishers shall each be a minimum 5-pound unit, in a quick-release bracket, one mounted in the driver-cab compartment or in the body reachable from outside the vehicle and one in the patient compartment. The mounting bracket shall be a stable design.

Trans 309.205(1)(c) (c) “No Smoking” signs placed conspicuously in the cab and patient compartment.

Trans 309.205(1)(d) (d) Two portable, battery-operated lights.

Trans 309.205(1)(e) (e) Three reflectors or 3 noncombustible red light sticks with a minimum of one-hour service duration.

Trans 309.205(1)(f) (f) One current U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook, which provides general safety and environmental information for hazardous materials.

Trans 309.205(1)(i) (i) One personal portable carbon monoxide detector.

Trans 309.205(2) (2) Unless the ambulance routinely responds with or is an agency that provides extrication assistance, the ambulance shall carry the following equipment or its equivalent:

Trans 309.205(2)(a) (a) One 12-inch adjustable wrench.

Trans 309.205(2)(b) (b) One screwdriver for slot head screws.

Trans 309.205(2)(c) (c) One Phillips screwdriver.

Trans 309.205(2)(d) (d) One hacksaw with 12-inch blades.

Trans 309.205(2)(e) (e) One 10-inch locking grip pliers.

Trans 309.205(2)(f) (f) One 16 ounce hammer.

Trans 309.205(2)(g) (g) One 24-inch wrecking bar.

Trans 309.205(2)(h) (h) Impact resistant eye protection.

Trans 309.205(2)(i) (i) One pair of leather gloves.

Trans 309.205(2)(j) (j) One roll of 2-inch duct tape.

Trans 309.205(2)(k) (k) A spring loaded center punch.

Trans 309.205(3) (3) Small hand tools shall be stored in an easily accessible area.

Trans 309.205 History History: CR 19-074: cr. Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11-1-20; correction in (1) (a), (2) (d) to (f) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2020 No. 778.

Trans 309.207 Trans 309.207 Vehicle safe operating conditions.

Trans 309.207(1) (1) The vehicle shall be in safe operating condition. The vehicle and all required vehicle equipment shall be functional and operable when the vehicle is in service.