(q)(6):  Training.  Training shall be based on the duties and function to be performed by each responder of an emergency response organization.  The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, those hired after the effective date of this standard, shall be conveyed to them through training before they are permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident.  Employees who participate, or are expected to participate, in emergency response, shall be given training in accordance with the following paragraphs:

(q)(8)(i):  Refresher training.  Those employees who are trained in accordance with paragraph (q)(6) of this section shall receive annual refresher training of sufficient content and duration to maintain their competencies, or shall demonstrate competency in those areas at least yearly.

(q)(8)(ii):  A statement shall be made of the training or competency, and if a statement of competency is made, the employer shall keep a record of the methodology used to demonstrate competency.