Section 141.328  Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist

Professional qualifications for a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist (JFIS) are identified in NFPA 1035.  A JFIS is an individual who has the knowledge, skills and responsibility to serve in a fire department or allied field agency to facilitate case management of identified juvenile firesetters for assessment, education and referral purposes.

a)         Prerequisites

            1)         Achievement of the following:

A)        Basic knowledge of educational methods and types of interventions, interagency protocols and abuse, neglect and legal issues as they apply.

B)        High school diploma or equivalent.

2)         The authority having jurisdiction shall attest that the applicant has the required knowledge, skills, education and experience. Application for Certification/Validation-Attestation must be submitted to the Office before the certification is granted.

3)         Successful completion of the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist course.

4)         Successful completion of the State written examination (see Section 141.200).

b)         Instructor Requirements

1)         See Section 141.115(c).

2)         Attainment of three years experience as a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist.

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

d)         All fire service organizations and educational institutions desiring to offer programs and/or courses shall meet the requirements of Section 141.308(e).

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 5780, effective April 2, 2009)