| Program Goals and Objectives |
- Review current systems (database, spreadsheets, access, word processing) updating to newest and most efficient utilization of systems to initiate and streamline non-IT processing and provide the fire service with premier service.
- Raise the level of firefighter training to the highest quality by examination, approve fire training programs at the University of Illinois and other schools, and administer advanced training programs to firefighters.
- Annually administer levels of firefighter exams.
- Schedule exams at regional sites around the state and establish and update the calendar on the OSFM website for accessibility by training facilities and fire departments to enhance training schedules.
- Correlate and distribute training information, ensuring uniform training programs based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for all levels.
- Process state examination results and certificates for successful candidates.
- Process course approvals and review course syllabi.
- Increase the level of participation in the training certification programs of the division.
- More efficient accessibility to the division's database information.
- More efficient distribution of required training information.
- Establish meetings with appropriate State Certification Advisory Committee (SCAC) committees to ensure validity of certification programs.
- Involve all fire service organizations in program and examination development.
- Review programs for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
- Annually administer the reimbursement grant program and assist fire departments in the development of their training programs.
- Promote fire service training by partial reimbursement of training expenses.
- Assist with the setup of fire departments' training records.
- Division personnel will interact with fire departments and schools to share program and training information to promote firefighter safety.
- Schedule staff to contact and promote training programs, with priority in those areas where little or no organized training is evident.
- Identify and evaluate fire service training and testing requirements.
- Streamline training, certification, and approval procedures.
- Enhance and promote division (agency) program interaction with state organizations/fire departments.
- Divisional (agency) promotion and participation in related fire service concerns and programs.
- Review and enhance avenues for IT programs and resources. Continue to enhance data systems for the updating of training, examinations, certification programs, and IT systems for promotion of training to enhance firefighter knowledge and safety.
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Public Accountability Report
