# 41 Ill. Adm. Code 280.55: Section 280.55 Continuing Education

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## Section

- **Citation:** 41 Ill. Adm. Code 280.55
- **Heading:** Section 280.55 Continuing Education
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 41 FIRE PROTECTION / CHAPTER I: OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL / Part 280 FIRE EQUIPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES / Section 280.55 Continuing Education

## Text

Section 280.55  Continuing Education
a)         Beginning
January 1, 2008, each employee is required to receive at least 8 hours of
continuing education in his or her respective area of licensure to ensure
continued qualifications.
b)         Continuing
education may be conducted by an independent organization that has experience
in the subject matter or by the distributor.  Continuing education and training
may include, but is not limited to, classroom, seminars, or hands-on training
that is conducted by the distributor, manufacturer, or third party like NAFED
or the NFPA, on subjects that relate to the area of license.
c)         The
distributor shall document the time, date and subject matter of, and instructor
or third party that provided, the training.  In addition, the distributor shall
maintain information regarding any training provided as continuing education,
including the syllabus, outline, lecturer's notes, handouts or any other
information that identifies the training provided.  This information must be
kept on file a period of 3 years.
d)         Effective January 1, 2011, the requirements of this subsection
shall be met by the requirement that all employees obtain and maintain a NAFED
certification.

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