The Voluntary Ambulance Inspection Program

The Voluntary Ambulance Inspection Program (VAIP) aims to formally recognize and prominently display to the public those emergency response vehicles that meet a standard of excellence defined by Maryland's inspection guidelines.

Compliance with the VAIP satisfies the requirements for Medical Director's review of ambulance equipment under COMAR, Title 30.03.03.03C(1), which provides:

 

  • C.   Duties of an EMS Operational Program Medical Director
    • (1)   The EMS operational program medical director shall...
      • (b)   Approve, participate in, and provide medical expertise for the EMS operational program in:
        • (v)   Timely review and approval of medical equipment used by the EMS operational program to implement the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Clinicians, and
        • (vi)   All aspects of the EMS operational program which impact patient care, including planning, development, and operations

 

"The Voluntary Ambulance Inspection Program (VAIP) sets the standard for equipment on Maryland ambulances and EMS chase vehicles. The Regional Medical Directors have reviewed this latest version of the document, which reflects the recommendations of the VAIP workgroup."

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Application

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VAIP ApplicationPlease complete this form and upload all attachments before submitting.

2024–2025 Equipment Checklists

 TitleDescription
BLS First Responder Unit Equipment ListVAIP BLS First Responder Unit Equipment List July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
BLS Ambulance Equipment ListVAIP BLS Ambulance Equipment List July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
ALS Chase Unit Equipment ListVAIP ALS Chase Unit Equipment List July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
ALS Ambulance Equipment ListVAIP ALS Equipment List July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

2023–2024 Equipment Checklists

 TitleDescription
BLS First Responder Unit Equipment ListVAIP BLS First Responder Unit Equipment List July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
BLS Ambulance Equipment ListVAIP BLS Ambulance Equipment List July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
ALS Chase Unit Equipment ListVAIP ALS Chase Unit Equipment List July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
ALS Ambulance Equipment ListVAIP ALS Equipment List July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

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