Emergency Vehical Operator Safety Mississippi EMS Rules, Regulations, and Laws, OSHA and Federal Regulations What are the qualifications needed to earn a Mississippi EMS - Driver Certification? What are the personnel requirements to operate an Invalid, EMS, or Special Response Vehicle? What are the requirements for EMS lights? What are the requirements for EMS horns and sirens? What defines an Emergency Medical Call? #31--> #30-->#29 Do you have to operate with lights AND sirens on Emergency Calls? Refer to #29. YES! Are there speed limitations on Emergency Responses? "Drive with DUE REGARD" Are EMS Driver's required to STOP at stop signs and redlights on Emergency Responses? "SLOW DOWN" Which side should EMS Drivers pass other vehicles on Emergency Responses? Always the LEFT! Move Over Law Seatbelt Law for Crew and Passengers. Seatbelt Law for Patients. Rule 1.5.8 Part 2: CHEST, HIP, KNEE, AND SHOULDER What do you do when you encounter a School Bus during an Emergency Response? Distracted Driving Smoking, Eating, Drinking, or Applying lip balm or applying contact lenses. (OSHA) Star of Life Specifications (Federal) License Suspension or Revocation Penalties Appeals Process Mississippi BEMS Certification Fees Mississippi Bureau of EMS - Driver Application Mississippi Bureau of EMS Rules & Regulations (2023) Safety Vests REQUIRED! Safety Vest Good Samaritans!