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a <br />3 <br />COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES <br />1. To schedule drivers for both primary and secondary vehicles. <br />2. Upon request from THE 110SPITAL, to provide a second driver to <br />accompany the primary driver on any transport which exceeds 100 miles one -way and is <br />initiated between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. <br />3. To provide replacement ambulances in case the primary or secondary vehicles <br />are out of service due to maintenance or repairs, subject to availability of County units at <br />the time of request. <br />4. To perform daily check -out of each unit and all equipment aboard cite <br />ambulance at the beginning of each shift. Repair or replace any items that require same <br />and ensure a sufficient supply of air and oxygen. <br />5. To properly maintain the vehicles in good working order and to maintain the <br />equipment on board the ambulance in accordance with the North Carolina Emergency <br />Medical Services Act of 1973, as amended, and implementing regulations. <br />6. To provide liability and property insurance on both primary and secondary <br />vehicles and to provide proof of insurance to THE HOSPITAL upon request. <br />7. To ensure THE COUNTY's staff is attired in the uniform provided by <br />Carolina Air Care for each Carolina Air Care transport or function. <br />8. The drivers will ensure that necessary communications regarding their <br />status during Carolina Air Care missions are made on a regular basis with the Carolina <br />Air Care Communications Center. <br />9. Upon request, the drivers will provide assistance to the medical crew to <br />load /unload equipment and patients. <br />10. After each transport, restock equipment and make repairs as necessary to <br />ensure the proper operations of all equipment. Leave vehicles fully stocked and full of <br />gas, 02, and air for the on -call driver(s) at night and on weekends. <br />