DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 1797-1863›CHAPTER 4. Local Administration 1797.200-1797.276›ARTICLE 1. Local EMS Agency 1797.200-1797.233

§ 1797.216

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

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.

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

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