Each first responder agency shall issue to each first responder a, card or other record documenting successful completion of initial and refresher training programs. The card or other record shall include the location, date and name of the course taken and shall be signed by the primary instructor. A current training card documenting successful completion of initial or refresher training required by 105 CMR 171.130, or, only in the case of lifeguards, standard first aid or equivalent first aid training card. or current certification as an EMT shall be deemed equivalent and will be acceptable under 105 CMR 171.220.

171.223 Appointment of Designated Infection Control Officer

For the purpose of receiving notifications and responses from health care facilities regarding unprotected exposures to infectious diseases dangerous to the public health, as defined in 105CMR 172.001, reporting said exposures to first responders, and making requests on behalf of first responders, each first responder agency shall appoint one officer of the agency to act as a designated infection control officer. Each agency shall ensure that its first responders are informed of the requirements relating to the reporting of exposures to the infectious diseases set forth in 105 CMR 172.000: Reporting of Unprotected Exposures to Infectious Diseases Dangerous to the Public Health.