Training Program Manager (TPM) is a Illinois certification course aimed at those who wish to understand all areas of management of an emergency service training program. This certification is ideal for those who serve as training officer or instructor for the fire department. The TPM course focuses attention on conducting agency needs assessment, compliance with specific programs such as SCBA, driver training, live fire training and many other high-risk areas of training programs. Using the department needs assessment as a guide, the TPM will be able to develop a master schedule for training, and analyze existing and proposed programs to insure that all regulatory issues are included in the training program.
State of Illinois – Office of the State Fire Marshal
Training Program Manager Certification Requirements
Illinois Administrative Code Title 41, Section 141.324
Section 141.324 Training Program Manager
a) An Illinois Training Program Manager certification shall meet or exceed the qualifications identified in NFPA 1041.
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 Fire Service Instructor II;
3) Successful completion of a Training Program Manager course consisting of a minimum of 24 instructional hours;
4) Passage of the State Written Examinations;
5) Documentation of a minimum of 3 cumulative years of experience beginning from Fire Service Instructor II certification date; and
6) 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 Training Program Manager.
e) Fire department or individual reimbursement may be available for training costs for Training Program Manager as provided in Subpart B.
f) The course as set forth in Section 141.115 and the training facility as set forth in Section 141.120 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.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 424, effective January 1, 2023)
Class Times: 0830-1630
$475.00