Current through November 25, 2024
Section Trans 309.205 - Standard mandatory miscellaneous equipment(1) An ambulance shall be equipped with the following:(a) Fire extinguishers, including 2 ABC-capable fire extinguishers able to control the following fires: A - capable of extinguishing fires involving paper, wood, textiles and plastics; B -capable of extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids; and C - capable of extinguishing fires involving live electrical equipment, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. These fire extinguishers shall each be a minimum 5-pound unit, in a quick-release bracket, one mounted in the driver-cab compartment or in the body reachable from outside the vehicle and one in the patient compartment. The mounting bracket shall be a stable design. (c) "No Smoking" signs placed conspicuously in the cab and patient compartment.(d) Two portable, battery-operated lights.(e) Three reflectors or 3 noncombustible red light sticks with a minimum of one-hour service duration.(f) One current U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook, which provides general safety and environmental information for hazardous materials. (i) One personal portable carbon monoxide detector. (2) Unless the ambulance routinely responds with or is an agency that provides extrication assistance, the ambulance shall carry the following equipment or its equivalent: (a) One 12-inch adjustable wrench.(b) One screwdriver for slot head screws.(c) One Phillips screwdriver.(d) One hacksaw with 12-inch blades.(e) One 10-inch locking grip pliers.(g) One 24-inch wrecking bar.(h) Impact resistant eye protection. (i) One pair of leather gloves. (j) One roll of 2-inch duct tape.(k) A spring loaded center punch.(3) Small hand tools shall be stored in an easily accessible area.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 309.205
Adopted by, CR 19-074: cr. Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11-1-20; correction in (1) (a), (2) (d) to (f) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register October 2020 No. 778, eff. 11/1/2020