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

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