(b) The curriculum for the training and education program established pursuant to this article shall include all of the following aspects of hazardous substance incident response actions:

1. (1) First responder training.
2. (2) On-scene manager training.
3. (3) Hazardous substance incident response training for management personnel.
4. (4) Hazardous materials specialist training that equals or exceeds the standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
5. (5) Environmental monitoring.
6. (6) Hazardous substance release investigations.
7. (7) Hazardous substance incident response activities at ports.

(c) The curriculum development advisory committee described in Section 8588.10 shall advise the Office of Emergency Services on the development of course curricula and the standards and procedures specified in subdivision (a). In advising the Office of Emergency Services, the committee shall do the following:

1. (1) Assist, and cooperate with, representatives of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges in developing the course curricula.
2. (2) Ensure that the curriculum developed pursuant to this section is accredited by the State Board of Fire Services.
3. (3) Define equivalent training and experience considered as meeting the initial training requirements as specified in subdivision (a) that existing employees might have already received from actual experience or formal education undertaken, and which would qualify as meeting the requirements established pursuant to this article.