Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 141.324 - Training Program Manager

Professional qualifications for a Training Program Manager are identified in NFPA 1041. The Office does not recognize Training Program Manager as a rank because it is not possible to ensure that every rank used by local fire or allied field agencies to identify employees would be consistent throughout the State. The Training Program Manager is a certified individual serving in a fire department or allied field agency who, in addition to meeting Fire Service Instructor II qualifications, has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to administer and manage a fire service training program, including budget preparation, personnel management, maintenance of positive public relations and organizational goal setting.

a) Prerequisites

1) Certification as a Fire Service Instructor II .

2) Attained a minimum of 5 years in the capacity of a Fire Service Instructor II or training officer.

3) Successful completion of the Training Program Manager course.

4) Passage of the State written examination.

5) Application for Certification/Validation-Attestation.

6) Engagement as

Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested to by the employing Fire Chief of the individual seeking certification.

b) Reimbursement may be received for training costs for a Training Program Manager (see Subpart E).

c) A qualified instructor for this level must be a certified Fire Service Instructor II and Training Program Manager.

d) Credit for equivalent courses may be available in accordance with Section 141.120.

e) The course and facility must be approved by the Division in accordance with Subpart B.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 141.324

Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 6594, effective 8/1/2017