Essential Trustee Training (ETT)
(Formerly known as Advanced Trustee Training. It's the same quality programming with a new name!)
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

All three parts of this 12 hour course will be  presented based on the needs of our members. 

​CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT (CE)
Trustees who have completed the 3-Part Essential Trustee Training (ETT) in compliance with PA 95-0799 in 2018 or before have until the end of 2019 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 2019.

Thank you Addison No. 1 FPD 
For hosting the FALL 2019 presentation of Essential Trustee Training. 

ETT sessions are scheduled for regions who can meet a minimum of 35 participants and provide a host location. For more information on bringing ETT to your area,  call Karrie 217-525-6620