Registration will be open soon. This ETT training session will be broadcast live for attendees who wish to participate remotely. Members attending in person will be subject to screening for COVID-19, social distancing, and any other than applicable restrictions on participation in gatherings under applicable Executive Orders or other mandates in effect at the time of the meeting.
Essential Trustee Training (ETT)
In addition to providing trustees with the information needed to meet the challenges of administering a fire district, the ETT Program is 3-part legal training that allows additional compensation for paid trustees who complete the program under Public Act 95-0799. Each part of the training is 4 hours in length. Trustees who have completed all three parts will be mailed a completion certificate signed by the OSFM.
In addition to providing trustees with the information needed to meet the challenges of administering a fire district, the ETT Program is 3-part legal training that allows additional compensation for paid trustees who complete the program under Public Act 95-0799. Each part of the training is 4 hours in length. Trustees who have completed all three parts will be mailed a completion certificate signed by the OSFM.
ETT Part 1 - Fire District Organization & Administration
Resources, Statutes, Regulations, Court Decisions, Governance, Powers & Duties, Ordinances, Policies, Annexation, Consolidation or Disconnection issues
ETT Part 2 - Finances, Procurement, Legal Liability
Tax Levy, Budget & Appropriation Process, Financial Reports, Equipment Acquisition, Bidding, Fire Station Construction, Legal Liability
ETT Part 3 - Personnel & Human Resources
Volunteer & Full Time Personnel Categories, Hiring Issues, Training Requirements, Background Checks, Promotions, At Will Employment, Discipline & Discharge, Employment Laws, Pensions
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CE)
Trustees who have completed the 3-Part Essential Trustee Training (ETT) in compliance with PA 95-0799 in 2019 or before have until the end of 2020 to meet the yearly three hour continuing education requirement. Attendance at a Continuing Trustee Education Session has been approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and will meet the continuing education requirement for 2020.
Resources, Statutes, Regulations, Court Decisions, Governance, Powers & Duties, Ordinances, Policies, Annexation, Consolidation or Disconnection issues
ETT Part 2 - Finances, Procurement, Legal Liability
Tax Levy, Budget & Appropriation Process, Financial Reports, Equipment Acquisition, Bidding, Fire Station Construction, Legal Liability
ETT Part 3 - Personnel & Human Resources
Volunteer & Full Time Personnel Categories, Hiring Issues, Training Requirements, Background Checks, Promotions, At Will Employment, Discipline & Discharge, Employment Laws, Pensions
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CE)
Trustees who have completed the 3-Part Essential Trustee Training (ETT) in compliance with PA 95-0799 in 2019 or before have until the end of 2020 to meet the yearly three hour continuing education requirement. Attendance at a Continuing Trustee Education Session has been approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and will meet the continuing education requirement for 2020.
Essential Trustee Training is presented based on the needs of our members. If your district has trustees who need the training, please let us know.
