{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1797.216","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.216","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES [1797. - 1863.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Local Administration [1797.200. - 1797.276.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Local EMS Agency [1797.200. - 1797.233.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 12.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/local-ems-agency-1797-216","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}