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2. Is equipped to provide oxygen administration. A first aid or medical transport vehicle may transport persons requiring constant oxygen administration due to chronic respiratory conditions who use their own oxygen apparatus but who do not require any observation, care or services that the vehicle is not permitted to provide under this chapter; 3. Is equipped with any type of stretcher, gurney, or cot. (f) Employ as first aid or medical transport vehicle operators only persons who are currently certified by the State of Oregon at a minimum as an emergency medical technician B, first responder, or certified nursing assistant. (g) Not use, cause to be used or permit any advertising, signing or other communication relating to a first aid or medical transport vehicle which contains any reference to, or which uses words, symbols or other devices which cause or are likely to cause confusion as to the identity of the vehicle as an ambulance. (h) Comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local laws and regulations, including rules promulgated by the city manager. Such rules may include, but not be limited to, the type and level of insurance required, the form of hold harmless agreement required, the maintenance and inspection of records, and other inspection or vehicle requirements. (i) First aid vehicle owners shall retain a local physician advisor who is licensed to practice medicine by the State of Oregon and make the physician advisor's name, address and telephone number available to the city upon request. (j) Provide the city, at the time of registration, and at least ten days prior to any change thereto, a list setting forth the fares or charges, and post a copy of the same inside the first aid or medical transport vehicle. (2) When transporting persons in wheelchairs, a first aid or medical transport vehicle owner shall: (a) Equip each first aid and medical transport vehicle with wheelchair immobilization apparatus that maintains the wheelchair in a stationary position; (b) Maintain wheelchair immobilization apparatus according to manufacturer's instructions; (c) Maintain records for a period of three years of all repairs and maintenance performed on wheelchair immobilization apparatus and make all records available to the city for inspection upon request; (d) Transport or allow transport of persons only in an upright sitting Ordinance - 5