§ 11-341. Volunteer EMS Chiefs.

(a)

Prior to any promotional appointment to the capacity of a Volunteer EMS Chief, each eligible member of any designated organization shall establish compliance with the minimum qualifications as follows:

(1)

Age. Such member shall have attained an age not less than twenty-four (24) years.

(2)

Experience. Such member shall have cumulated not less than five (5) years County experience in the capacity of an EMS care provider; provided, not less than three (3) years of such County experience shall be cumulated in the capacity of an EMS officer, and not less than one (1) year of such County experience shall be cumulated in the capacity of a deputy or assistant EMS chief.

(3)

Continuing education. Not less than twelve (12) months prior to the month of appointment, such member shall have completed one or more programs of continuing education which, in the aggregate, shall require a duration of instruction of not less than twelve (12) hours.

(b)

Prior to any promotional appointment to the capacity of Volunteer EMS Chief, each candidate shall have satisfactorily completed the Prince George's County Volunteer Recruit School, or any equivalent course of study.

(c)

Training. Prior to any promotional appointment to the capacity of Volunteer EMS Chief, each candidate therefor shall have satisfactorily completed the Fire Officer II certification in accordance with Standard 1021, the EMS Officer II training course, or any equivalent course of study relating to the duties of EMS officers.

(d)

Certification. Prior to and during any appointment to the capacity of Volunteer EMS Chief, each chief so appointed shall maintain in current and good standing the Maryland Emergency Medical Technician certification, or equivalent course of study.

(e)

On an annual basis commencing upon appointment to the capacity of Volunteer EMS Chief, each such person appointed shall complete one or more programs of continuing education which, in the aggregate, shall require a duration of instruction of not less than twelve (12) hours.

(CB-82-1994)