California § 1797.216. 1797.216. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 12.)

California Statutes

§ 1797.216. — 1797.216. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 12.)

California § 1797.216.

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Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 2.5.DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Local Administration

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Local EMS Agency

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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 1797.216. (2026).

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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.

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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.