Chapter 401, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64J-1, Florida Administrative Code, are the law and rules, respectively, that governs Florida Emergency Medical Services.
Chapter 401, Florida Statutes
Section 64J-1, Florida Administrative Code
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What is the required staffing for BLS and ALS vehicles and air ambulances in Florida?
BLS vehicles are required to have at a minimum an emergency medical technician (EMT) attending the patient and a driver meeting the requirements in Section 401.281, Florida Statutes.
ALS vehicles are required to have at a minimum a paramedic attending the patient and an EMT.
Aircraft-Prehospital air ambulances are required to have a minimum of one paramedic.
Interfacility air ambulance staffing is based on the patient’s condition as determined by the medical director.