In addition to simplifying your training tracking, OSFM will use this tool to provide communications to departments and firefighters statewide, including information on the latest certification and recertification requirements, the most current news from OSFM, and additional materials as needed. All important information you don’t want to miss!
Additionally, in some cases the IFSI end-of-course exam is equivalent to the OSFM exam, saving your department time and money by allowing the firefighter to take one exam that meets both IFSI course completion and OSFM certification requirements. IFSI courses list the applicable OSFM certification in the course description.
Beginning on Monday Noon May 6th the Office of the State Fire Marshal will be conducting maintenance on Application Services. There may be intermittent disruption of service during this window of time.
Illinois Fire Service Institute Helping Firefighters do their work through Training, Education, Information, and Research Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certification Many IFSI classes and programs are meet the requirements for certification through the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
The Division of Personnel Standards and Education tentatively plans to resume paper testing at regional examinations sites in May. Check the PSE WebAccess portal for more information.
We are writing with the most recent updates to test delivery affected by COVID-19 across the globe. We continue to work hard to make decisions that will resume testing where possible while protecting the health and safety of our candidates and employees.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is excited to partner with the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) by providing online learning opportunities. The courses provided by OSFM are designed to educate and provide a resource for firefighters across the state.
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is excited to partner with the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) by providing online learning opportunities. The courses provided by OSFM are designed to educate and provide a resource for firefighters across the state.
At this time refresher training is not required, BUT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Each year updates are added to the Health and Life Safety School Glossary and inspection checklists. You need to be up to date. Visit our "I am a School Official" page periodically for upcoming classes.
Illinois law now requires an annual fire safety inspection of all public schools by either the OSFM or the local fire department but that inspection must be conducted by applying the ISBE rules and not the OSFM's adopted Life Safety Code or any locally adopted regulations.
Inspections do not have to be performed with ROE staff, but every effort is made to coordinate inspections with ROE staff. Based on manpower resources and availability, OSFM and local Qualified Fire Officials are encouraged to schedule inspections with ROE staff in attendance, but it is not mandatory.
An owner or operator of an UST who has a confirmed release from those UST or related system can apply to access the fund in accordance with 415 ILCS 5/57.9.
A permit is good for six months. A permit extension and $200.00 fee will extend the permit for an additional six months. The contractor that was issued the original permit must mail a copy of the existing permit, the $200.00 fee and a letter requesting an extension.
If you were not the owner of the UST (s) on September 24, 1987 or in 1988, you will not owe the annual or late fees for registration. Nevertheless, if you apply for reimbursement through the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Fund all applicable fees must be paid. I am considering buying property which has USTs.
One ICC certified person is required to be on the job site at all times. This individual must be certified in the UST work being performed and must actively supervise all permitted UST work being accomplished.
Commercial/Private insurance requires the UST Owner/Operator to obtain a liability policy written to specifically cover environmental damage and personal injury caused by pollution as a result of a release from a UST. This type of coverage is usually not provided under a generally business liability policy.
Be tested every three years. For these qualifying sumps, testing can be hydrostatic, vacuum or pressure testing, or by following requirements developed by the manufacturer of the containment sump (if such requirements have been developed), or by another method no less protective of human health and the environment.
However, if you have obtained an ownership interest in a property that had USTs which were registered with the Fire Marshal’s Office, you should contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to discuss the process of submitting an Election to Proceed as Owner form to the IEPA.