599.1 As used in this regulation, unless otherwise specified, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Ambulance - any privately or publicly owned vehicle specially designed, constructed, modified, or equipped for use as a means for transporting persons in an emergency; or any privately or publicly owned vehicle that is advertised, marked, or in any way held out as a vehicle for the transportation of persons in an emergency.

Emergency - the existence of circumstances in which the element of time in transporting a person or persons who are sick, injured, wounded, or otherwise incapacitated or helpless to medical or surgical treatment is essential to the health or life of that person, and in which rescue operations or competent first aid or both may be essential to the health or life of that person.

Emergency medical technician - a person who possesses a valid emergency medical technician's certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.

Emergency medical technician/driver - a person certified or licensed as an emergency medical technician who is also licensed by the Public Service Commission pursuant to Title 18 DCMR to drive an ambulance; Provided, that an emergency medical technician, employed in that capacity by the District Fire Department, shall be deemed to be an emergency medical technician/driver during the course of his or her employment if he or she is eligible to drive a Fire Department ambulance under the applicable regulations and procedures of the Fire Department.

Emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic - a person who possesses a valid emergency medical technician/intermediate paramedic certificate issued pursuant to the requirements of this chapter.

Emergency medical technician/paramedic - a person who possesses a valid emergency medical technician/paramedic's certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.

Mayor - the Mayor of the District of Columbia, or his or her designated agent.

SOURCE: Rules of the Board of Public Welfare issued July 28, 1950; as amended on September 29, 1950.