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IAFPD Essential Trustee Training (ETT)

ETT will be presented in conjunction with the 2021 Annual Conference.  The 3-part program is scheduled for 8am-5pm on June 24 and 8am-Noon on June 26 in Champaign, IL with the option to participate online!
Watch your email and check this page for registration information as it becomes available.
 
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​​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.
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.
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. 
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Phone: 217.525.6620 | info@iafpd.org
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  • Annual Conferences
    • Sponsors
    • Exhibitors
    • Education Session Resources
  • Education
    • Essential Trustee Training
    • Continuing Trustee Education
    • Online Programs
  • The Fire Call
    • Advertise with The Fire Call
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Order IAFPD Publications
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