Section 141.336  Arson Investigator

a)         An Illinois Arson Investigator certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921.

b)         Prerequisites

1)         Engagement as Illinois fire protection personnel or employed by a local governmental agency or the Office, as attested by the chief of the candidate seeking certification;

2)         Successful completion of the Fire Investigator Course (see Section 141.334);

3)         Successful completion of an Arson Investigator course approved by the Division and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; and

4)         Application for Certification.

c)         Training documentation shall be maintained in the fire service personnel's training records at the employing department.

d)         A qualified instructor must be approved by the Division and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board prior to the course offering.

e)         Fire department or individual reimbursement may be available for training costs for Arson Investigator as provided in Subpart E.

f)         The course as set forth in Section 141.115 and the training facility as set forth in Section 141.100 must be approved by the Division.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 424, effective January 1, 2023)