1. a) An Illinois Fire Department Safety Officer certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1521.

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) Current certification as Fire Department Incident Safety Officer;
   3. 3) Current certification as Fire Department Health and Safety Officer; and
3. 4) Application for Certification.
4. c) Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing fire department.
5. d) A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Instructor II and Fire Department Safety Officer.
6. 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 47 Ill. Reg. 424, effective January 1, 2023)