Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.216 · Article 1. Local EMS Agency
Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.216
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Public safety agencies that are certifying entities may certify and recertify public safety personnel as EMT-I. The state fire marshal, subject to policy guidance and advice from the State Board of Fire Services, may certify and recertify fire safety personnel as EMT-I. All persons certified shall have completed a program of training approved by the local EMS agency or the authority and have passed a competency-based examination.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2009.
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