# Ambulance Rules and Regulations - Ground Ambulance Communications Equipment

Official OCEMS reference: 720.70.
Collection: Operations. Source topic: 700.00 - 799.99 - Medical Transportation Certification / Licensing & Ambulance Regulations.
Population: All / see source. Scope: System.
Source index update: April 1, 2025. Source checked: 2026-09-16.

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## Document profile

- Document type: System policy or operational plan
- Where it fits: Ambulance Rules and Regulations - Ground Ambulance Communications Equipment is an official system operations reference used to verify responsibilities, communications, documentation, qualifications, or administrative requirements.
- Document note: Use the complete official document for mandatory wording, exceptions, definitions, and requirements that cannot be reduced safely to directory metadata.

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- [730.10 - Ambulance Rules and Regulations - Air Ambulance Provider Criteria](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/730-10-ambulance-rules-and-regulations-air-ambulance-provider-criteria/)
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- [720.20 - Ambulance Rules and Regulations - Complaint Processing](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/720-20-ambulance-rules-and-regulations-complaint-processing/)
- [720.30 - Ambulance Rules and Regulations - Ground Ambulance Design, Documentation & Equipment](https://www.ocmedic.com/reference/720-30-ambulance-rules-and-regulations-ground-ambulance-design-documentation-equipment/)

## Official source

- [Open the official document](https://www.ochealthinfo.com/sites/healthcare/files/2025-03/720.70%20Ground%20Ambulance%20Communication%20Equipment%20%284-1-2025%29.pdf)
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