Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41 § 141.346

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 141.346 - Hazardous Materials Technician

a) An Illinois Hazardous Materials Technician certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 470.

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 Hazardous Materials Operations;

3) Successful completion of a Hazardous Materials Technician course consisting of a minimum of 80 instructional hours;

4) Passage of the State Written and Practical Examinations; and

5) Application for Certification.

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

d) A qualified instructor for this level must be certified as Fire Service Instructor II and Hazardous Materials Technician. 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 Technician as provided in Subpart E.

f) The course as set forth in Section 141.115 and the training facility as set forth in Section 14.100 must be approved by the Division.

g) Credit for an equivalent course will be approved by the Division when the equivalent course meets the requirements of Section 141.120.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 41, § 141.346

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

Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 424, effective 1/1/2023

Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 10877, effective 7/11/2024