Sets minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services in New York City's 911 system.
The bill amends the public health law to establish minimum staffing standards for employees performing emergency medical services in the 911 system in New York City, which has a population of over one million people. It specifies that ambulance units must be staffed by either a team of two certified emergency medical technicians or a team of two certified advanced emergency medical technicians. The bill also sets standards for other types of ambulance services and advanced life support first response services.
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