<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 26-55. - Standards for first responder agencies and first responder members.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Each first responder agency and its first responder members shall at all times comply
               with the requirements of these guidelines, the certification granted pursuant to this
               article, and all applicable state and local laws relating to health, sanitation, safety,
               OSHA and all other laws and ordinances, including the state motor vehicle laws when
               its members are responding to an emergency scene.
               
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               (b)
               
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               To be certified and maintain certification, a first responder individual must:
               
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               (1)
               
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               Be of suitable character.
               
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               (2)
               
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               Be at least 18 years of age.
               
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               (3)
               
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               Have a valid state driver's license and a good driving record, as determined by chief
               or his designee.
               
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               (4)
               
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               Be required to show current state medical responder certification.
               
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               (c)
               
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               An individual who possesses a current and valid certification as a state emergency
               medical technician may be certified as an individual first responder in the county
               without having to complete a state medical responder course. State certification must
               remain current and all other requirements of these guidelines must be fulfilled.
               
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               (d)
               
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               First responder personnel will not be exempt from any rules, regulations, or duties
               of their sponsoring organization.
               
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               (Ord. of 12-7-92(2), Â§ 5; Ord. No. 1998-14, 9-21-98; Ord. No. 2005-02, 5-23-05)
               
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