A. All applicants shall be appropriately certified by the Secretary, and be in good standing, pursuant to Chapter 18.73 RCW and applicable regulations adopted from time to time. Upon receiving an application and the fee, the finance director shall forward the application to the fire chief for review and approval. No license shall be issued unless the fire chief is satisfied, pursuant to policies duly adopted, that (1) the applicant is properly certified by the state; (2) the applicant’s facilities, ambulances, and equipment meet state standards; (3) employees of applicant are certified and in good standing; (4) a record check of applicant and its employees by the chief of police shows no criminal convictions of offenses having a direct adverse relationship to custody of incapacitated persons, custody of narcotic or controlled substances, or safe driving of emergency vehicles; and (5) the applicant is otherwise in good standing and capable of performing ambulance services.

B. Applicant shall obtain and at all times maintain in full force the following insurance in amounts determined by the legal department: (1) comprehensive general liability, (2) automobile liability for all vehicles, and (3) professional liability. Applicant shall provide an insurance certificate to this effect, naming the city of Bellingham as an additional insured as (1) and (2) above. Such policies shall also provide for prompt advance notice to the city of intended cancellation of coverage. [Ord. 10159 § 1, 1991].