Rhode Island General Laws 23-28.37-3. Vaccination
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Any active firefighter or emergency medical technician, who may be exposed to hepatitis B during a period while the firefighter or emergency medical technician is in the service of the fire department, shall be vaccinated at the request of the firefighter or emergency medical technician for protection against hepatitis B.
History of Section.
P.L. 1987, ch. 544, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-28.37-3
- Emergency medical technician: means a person licensed pursuant to chapter 4. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-28.37-2
- Fire department: means service groups (paid or volunteer) that are organized and trained for the prevention and control of loss of life and property from fire or other emergency. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-28.37-2
- Firefighter: means an individual who is assigned to firefighting activity and is required to respond to alarms and perform emergency action at the location of a fire, hazardous materials, or other emergency incident. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-28.37-2