Section 141.220  Certificates Earned by Bypass Examination

a)         Certification at the level of Fire Prevention Officer, Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist, Fire Service Executive Support, Fire Investigator or Arson Investigator may be achieved after successful completion of a Bypass Examination in lieu of meeting the prerequisite of Firefighter II or Firefighter III.  The use of the Bypass Examination is limited to personnel employed for the specific positions identified above and will not have fire suppression responsibilities within the fire department.  No person employed by a local governmental agency who has current fire suppression responsibilities as a firefighter, fire officer, or fire service instructor shall be able to take a Bypass Examination.

b)         If an individual is assigned to fire suppression duties, he/she must take and pass the Firefighter II examination before proceeding with advanced certifications.