IN HB1197

Legislative Description

First responder tactical training. Requires the department of homeland security (department) to develop core curriculum requirements and standards for tactical emergency casualty care training programs (TECC programs) for: full-time firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics (first responders). Requires first responders to successfully complete an eight hour basic level TECC program conducted: (1) as part of the first responder's basic training, if basic training is completed after December 31, 2017; or (2) before July 1, 2020, if the officer completes basic training before January 1, 2018. Allows the department to accredit the TECC programs

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