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a spotter would impair patient care and for single-personnel vehicles. <br /> 3. Vehicle operators under these exemptions should make all attempts to ensure that their <br /> path is clear prior to moving the vehicle, as they remain responsible for the safe operation <br /> of the vehicle. <br /> Stationary Operation: Any situation where the vehicle is parked,either attended or unattended. <br /> 1. Vehicles parked at scenes should be placed to minimize, as much as possible, any hazards <br /> to the personnel,the vehicle, and the patient(s)with the emergency brake engaged. <br /> 2. At any scene potentially involving hazardous materials, vehicles should be parked to <br /> avoid hazards to the personnel,the vehicle, and the patient(s). <br /> 3. North State Medical Transport Vehicles should always be parked in marked spaces. <br /> 4. No vehicle shall be parked in restricted parking spaces (fire lanes,handicapped <br /> designated,no parking zones). <br /> 5. Whenever a vehicle is positioned in a manner that potentially blocks normal traffic flow <br /> (i.e. double parked, in or alongside roadways, etc.),the emergency warning lights will be <br /> activated to warn others of its location and increase scene safety. <br /> 6. Headlights shall be used at any time when windshield wipers are in use as a result of <br /> smoke, fog,rain, sleet, or snow, or when inclement weather or environmental factors <br /> severely reduce the ability to clearly discern persons and vehicles on the street and <br /> highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead(NC General Statute §20-129). <br /> 7. Each front seat occupant shall have safety and restraint devices fastened whenever the <br /> vehicle is in motion(NC General Statute §20-135.2A). <br /> 8. Personnel shall use seat and shoulder restraints in the patient care area of the vehicle <br /> whenever it will not impact patient care delivery. <br /> 9. Passengers riding in EMS vehicles shall be properly restrained at all times with either a <br /> seatbelt or stretcher cot straps. <br /> 10. Only approved personnel are permitted to operate North State Medical Transport <br /> ambulances while transporting patients. <br /> 11. The number of patients transported in an ambulance will be limited to one per transport <br /> unless operating in a governmental declared state of emergency. <br /> 12. All patients will be restrained on the cot with all safety devices prior to the vehicle <br /> moving. <br /> 13. North State Medical Transport prohibits the use of all tobacco products in North State <br /> Medical Transport vehicles. <br /> 0-11-Responding to Calls <br /> p g <br /> 1. North State Medical Transport personnel shall respond to calls as soon as they are <br /> available or within no more than ninety seconds from dispatch. <br /> 2. En route times which fall outside of defined guidelines may require written explanation at <br /> the request of the supervisor or Director of Operations. <br /> 3. Personnel shall assure that the station is securely locked and all security system are <br /> activated prior to leaving the station. <br /> 4. Appliances and other electrical devices shall be turned off prior to crews departing an <br /> NSMT station. <br /> 81 r' <br />