1. a) An Illinois Basic Fire Prevention Officer certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1031.

2. b) Prerequisites

   1. 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. 2) Current Certification as Fire Inspector I;
   3. 3) Current Certification as Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I;
   4. 4) Documentation of a minimum of 2 cumulative years of fire prevention activities; and
   5. 5) Application for Certification.
3. c) Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing fire department.
4. d) A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Instructor II and Basic Fire Prevention Officer.

(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 15673, effective November 24, 2025)