1. a) An Illinois Fire Service Executive Support certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1021.

2. b) Prerequisites

   1. 1) Engagement as Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested by the employing fire chief of the candidate seeking certification;
   2. 2) Successful completion of the Fire Service Executive Support courses consisting of a minimum of 104 instructional hours;
   3. 3) Passage of the State Written and Practical Examinations;
   4. 4) Documentation of a minimum of 3 cumulative years of fire service experience; and

   5. 5) Application for Certification.

      1. c) Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing fire department.
      2. d) A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Executive Support.
      3. e) Fire department or individual reimbursement may be available for training costs for Fire Service Executive Support as provided in Subpart E.
      4. f) The course as set forth in Section 141.115 and the training facility as set forth in Section 141.100 must be approved by the Division.
      5. g) 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)