Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1k) “Advanced emergency medical technician” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (1k) , Stats. (1m) “Ambulance” means any authorized emergency motor vehicle as defined in s. 340.01 (3) , Stats., whether privately or publicly owned, which is designed, constructed or equipped to transport patients. (2) “Ambulance service provider” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (3) , Stats. (3) “Department” means the department of transportation. (4) “Emergency medical technician” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (6) , Stats. (5) “Emergency medical technician - intermediate” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (7) , Stats. (6k) “Gross axle weight rating” or “GAWR” means the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle. (6r) “Gross vehicle weight rating” or “GVWR” means the combination of the vehicle’s curb weight and total usable payload. (7) “In-service ambulance” means an ambulance that is ready to take calls, including emergencies, transfers or standing by at a special function. (8) “Inspector” means any officer or employee of the department who is authorized and assigned to conduct ambulance inspections under this chapter. (9) “Medical director” means a medical director as defined in s. 256.01 (11) , Stats. (9k) “OEM” means original equipment manufacturer. (9r) “Paramedic” has the meaning given in s. 256.01 (14) , Stats. (10) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, the state and political subdivisions thereof and any municipal corporation. (11) “Reserve ambulance” means an ambulance kept in reserve in case an in-service ambulance needs to be taken out of service for repairs. (12) “Type I ambulance” means an ambulance of 10,001-pound to 14,000-pound GVWR, that is constructed on a cab chassis furnished with a modular unit ambulance body. (13) “Type I-AD ambulance” means an ambulance of 14,001-pound GVWR or more that is constructed on a cab chassis with a modular ambulance body. (14) “Type II ambulance” means an ambulance constructed on a van chassis. (15) “Type III ambulance” means an ambulance of GVWR from 10,001 to14,000 pounds that is constructed on a cutaway van chassis with an integrated modular ambulance body. (16) “Type III-AD ambulance” means an ambulance of 14,001 pound GVWR or more that is constructed on a cutaway van chassis with an integrated modular ambulance body.