Section 141.331  Advanced Fire Prevention Officer

a)         An Illinois Advanced Fire Prevention Officer certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1030.

b)         Prerequisites

1)         Engagement as Illinois fire protection personnel or employed by a local governmental agency, as attested by the fire chief of the candidate seeking certification;

2)         Current certification as Basic Fire Prevention Officer;

3)         Current certification as Fire Inspector II;

4)         Current certification as Public and Life Safety Educator I;

5)         Successful completion of an approved Plans Examiner course;

6)         Documentation of a minimum of 4 cumulative years of experience in fire prevention activities; and

7)         Application for Certification.

c)         Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing department.

d)         A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Instructor II and Advanced Fire Prevention Officer.

e)         Credit for an equivalent course will be approved by the Division when the equivalent course meets the requirements of Section 141.120.

(Source:  Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 10877, effective July 11, 2024)