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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 10.47
Section 10.47.090
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division II. License Code

Chapter 10.47 Emergency Medical Transport

Section 10.47.090 Dispatch and Communications Requirements
  1. Dispatch Center Requirements.
    1. An ambulance company must provide staffed dispatch twenty-four hours per day.
    1. Staffing may be accomplished by the ambulance company or by contract with another agency.
    1. All dispatchers must be trained and certified in “Emergency Medical Dispatch” or a or equivalent State-approved training program.
    1. Ambulance service dispatch centers must have speed-dial telephone lines to all level 3 or higher designated trauma centers in Spokane County.
    1. Direct-connect telephone lines to dispatch centers are to be provided at no cost to the City.
  1. Radio Communications.
    1. An ambulance company must have, and provide with its permit application, a two-way radio communications plan meeting all FCC permit and licensing requirements and requirements of WAC 246-976-310.
    1. All ambulance company radio frequencies and permission to access them must be provided to the City of Spokane.
  1. Recordings.
    1. An ambulance company shall record all of its dispatch telephone and radio traffic with a recorder providing a simultaneous date and time track.
    1. All recordings shall be retained for a minimum period of ninety days.
    1. Recordings shall be made available to the City upon request.

Date Passed: Monday, May 5, 2025

Effective Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

ORD C36668 Section 10