Health and Safety Code § 1797.216

ARTICLE 1. Local EMS Agency

Current as of September 28, 2026Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.216Official source ↗Ask about this

Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 274, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2009.

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.