Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 141.344 - Hazardous Materials Operations

a) An Illinois Hazardous Materials Operations certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1072.

b) Prerequisites

1) Engagement as Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested by the employing Fire Chief of the candidate seeking certification.

2) Current certification as Basic Operations Firefighter.

3) Successful completion of a Hazardous Materials Operations course consisting of a minimum of 40 instructional hours.

4) Passage of the State Written and Practical Examinations.

5) Application for Certification/Validation-Attestation.

c) Training documentation shall be maintained in the individual's fire department training records.

d) A qualified instructor for this level shall be certified as Fire Service Instructor I and Hazardous Materials Operations. There shall be at least one instructor for every 6 students during State Practical Examination evolutions.

e) Fire department or individual reimbursement may be available for training costs for Hazardous Materials Operations as provided in Subpart E.

f) The course and facility shall be approved by the Division, in accordance with Subpart B.

g) Credit for equivalent courses may be approved by the Division in accordance with Section 141.120.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 141.344

Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 6594, effective 8/1/2017 Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 11584, effective 8/31/2021