A service fee will be imposed for basic life support transport
(BLS), advanced life support, level 1 transport (ALS1), advanced life
support, level 2 transport (ALS2), and for ground transportation mileage
on each person being transported by an emergency medical services
vehicle that is operated or maintained by the County and/or a company
and has an EMS vehicle permit issued by the Virginia Office of Emergency
Medical Services. The term "emergency medical services vehicle" has
the definition specified in § 32.1-111.1 of the Code of
Virginia. The funds received from the payment of this fee shall be
paid into a fund for the Frederick County Fire and Rescue EMS Expense
Recovery Program.
A.
The Board of Supervisors shall, in its discretion, establish or revise
rules and regulations for the administration of the fees imposed by
this section, including, but not limited to, payment standards for
those persons who demonstrate economic hardship.
B.
The service fees imposed by this article shall be payable in such
amounts as may from time to time be set by the Board of Supervisors.
