WAC 204-36-030
Permit requirements. (1) Any person, firm,
corporation or municipal corporation desiring to have a vehicle
registered as an authorized emergency vehicle pursuant to RCW 46.37.194 shall apply for such classification to the state patrol
on forms provided by the patrol.
(2) The applicant shall furnish the following information to
the patrol:
(a) A description of the specific geographic area in which
the vehicle shall be used as an authorized emergency vehicle.
(b) A description of the vehicle, to include, year, make,
model, VIN, license number, and registered owner.
(c) A description of the specific purposes for which the
vehicle shall be used as an authorized emergency vehicle, funeral
escorts, fire response, or other (describe in detail).
(d) An explanation of the nature and scope of the duties,
responsibilities and authority of the vehicle operator which
necessitate the need for vehicle to have an authorized emergency
vehicle permit.
(e) A description of the emergency equipment to be used if
the permit is granted.
(f) A listing of the names, addresses, birthdates,
operator's license numbers and other identifying data as may be
prescribed on the application form by the patrol, of all persons
who will use the vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle, and
a completed applicant fingerprint card.
(g) Certification from each jurisdiction identified in (a)
of this subsection that the vehicle is to be used as described. Such certification shall be by:
(i) The chief law enforcement officer if the applicant is a
law enforcement or security officer, or has funeral home,
coroner, ambulance or other nonfire related duties.
(ii) The fire chief if the vehicle is to be used for
firefighting purposes.
The certification shall state that a need exists in the
jurisdiction for the vehicle to be used as described and that the
certifier knows of no reason why the application should be
denied.
Note:
If the person making application is the chief law enforcement officer or the fire chief of the jurisdiction, certification must be made by
the chief executive officer of the political subdivision of the jurisdiction.
Upon satisfactory application the patrol may issue an
emergency vehicle permit or permits which, when carried as
required, are valid until expiration or cancellation as
prescribed in WAC 204-36-070.