Existing fees for private ambulance services, EMS training programs, EMT certification, event medical plan review, and fees payable by medical facilities are specified in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 249.8, and certain definitions are provided in Health Code, Section 901.

Adjust fees across various categories including private ambulance operation, EMS training programs, EMT certificates, medical event planning fees, Community Paramedic Provider application fee, and fees for medical facilities receiving patients from ambulance services. Definitions in the Health Code are updated to include 'pediatric center' and 'trauma center'.

The ordinance will increase revenue from fees to reflect the cost of services provided and ensure that revenue does not significantly exceed these costs. It will also adjust definitions to include new designated facilities for pediatric and trauma care.

The fee adjustment is made to align with the cost of providing services, which may change annually. The addition of new designated medical centers is likely to ensure that specific patient care needs are met effectively.

The fees set forth may be adjusted annually without further Board action. The Director of Emergency Management provides revenue and operation cost reports, and the Controller adjusts fees accordingly to ensure appropriate cost recovery.

Annual review of the fees and revenue alongside the costs of operation ensures that the changes in fees are justified. The Department of Emergency Management is required to publish current fees on its website and provide copies upon request.