FIRE DEPT CHIEF QUALIFICATIONS Senate SponsorsSen. Andy Manar 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7.365 ILCS 5/10-2.1-4from Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-470 ILCS 705/16.04bAmends the Illinois Municipal Code and Fire Protection District Act. Expands the options for qualifications to be appointed a fire chief for greater than 180 days to include a current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System. Provides that the qualification requirements of a fire chief appointed for greater than 180 days does not apply to fire departments that service an area containing fewer than 15,000 people. Effective immediately. 2/15/2018SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Andy Manar 2/15/2018SenateFirst Reading 2/15/2018SenateReferred to Assignments 2/21/2018SenateAssigned to Local Government 4/11/2018SenatePostponed - Local Government 4/13/2018SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die