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1797.193
. (a) By July 1, 1992, existing firefighters in this state
shall complete a course on the nature of sudden infant death syndrome
taught by experts in the field of sudden infant death syndrome. All
persons who become firefighters after January 1, 1990, shall complete
a course on this topic as part of their basic training as
firefighters. The course shall include information on the community
resources available to assist families who have lost children to
sudden infant death syndrome.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term "firefighter" has the
same meaning as that specified in Section 1797.182.
(c) When the instruction and training are provided by a local
agency, a fee shall be charged sufficient to defray the entire cost
of the instruction and training.