Sets minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services in cities with over one million people.

The bill amends the public health law to establish minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services in cities with over one million people. It mandates that ambulance units responding to 911 calls in such cities must be staffed by a team of two certified emergency medical technicians or one supervisor and one emergency medical technician. The bill also sets standards for other ambulance services and advanced life support first response services. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Sets minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services in cities with over one million people.

The bill amends the public health law to establish minimum staffing standards for emergency medical services in cities with over one million people. It mandates that ambulance units responding to 911 calls in such cities must be staffed by a team of two certified emergency medical technicians or one supervisor and one emergency medical technician. The bill also sets standards for other ambulance services and advanced life support first response services. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.