Advanced Fire Officer
Professional Development & Illinois Fire Officer II Certification
The Advanced Fire Officer (AFO) program prepares experienced fire service personnel to advance their leadership, management, and operational capabilities. Developed in alignment with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification program, this highly interactive course combines foundational instruction with practical, classroom-based applications.
Participants must successfully complete the required phases of training and fulfill applicable OSFM certification requirements to achieve Advanced Fire Officer (Fire Officer II) certification.
Course Information
| Course Fee | $1,350.00 |
| Class Hours | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Host Location | Lockport Fire Protection District #6 19623 Renwick Road Lockport, IL 60403 |
| Certification Level | Advanced Fire Officer (Fire Officer II) |
Certification Prerequisites
State of Illinois – Office of the State Fire Marshal
Illinois Administrative Code, Title 41, Section 141.315
Before enrolling: Candidates must meet the applicable entry requirements. Review the following qualifications before registering for the program.
- Be engaged as Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested by the employing fire chief.
- Hold current certification as a Company Fire Officer.
- Hold current certification as a Fire Department Incident Safety Officer.
- Hold current certification as a Fire Service Instructor II.
- Have completed the NIMS 800 course.
- Document a minimum of five cumulative years of fire service experience.
- Submit an Application for Certification to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Program & Certification Requirements
After meeting the applicable requirements, candidates must successfully complete the approved training program, pass the State Written Examination, and complete the required Task Book.
Minimum 40 instructional hours
Background and foundational information delivered through online learning or traditional classroom instruction.
Minimum 80 instructional hours
Practical applications and information review conducted in a traditional classroom setting.
Candidates must pass the Advanced Fire Officer State Written Examination within one year of completing Phase 2. Failure to pass within that period requires retaking Phases 1 and 2.
Candidates must complete the Advanced Fire Officer Task Book within three years of passing the State Written Examination.
Tasks must be completed after passing the examination. The completed Task Book must be verified by a certified Advanced Fire Officer, documented by a qualified instructor, and signed by the employing fire chief.
Failure to complete the Task Book within the three-year period requires retaking all phases of the program.
Previously Certified Fire Officer II Personnel
Special Certification Provision
Candidates previously certified as Fire Officer II who meet prerequisites 1–5 and 7 listed above may be eligible to obtain Advanced Fire Officer certification by passing the current Advanced Fire Officer State Written Examination and completing the current Advanced Fire Officer Task Book.
Additional Certification Information
For official certification requirements and additional guidance, please consult the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal and the applicable administrative code.
