California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §1797.216: Public safety agencies that are certifying entities may certify and recertify public safety personnel as EMT-I.
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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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