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Fire Service Vehicle Operator Online

Course Overview
Fire Service Vehicle Operations is designed to give fire service personnel the basic knowledge and skills to safely perform fire service vehicle operations as defined by NFPA 1451, Fire Service Vehicle Operations Program. NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, 1998.

This course covers the classroom portion of the FSVO certification.

Students will be required to complete the practical portion of FSVO locally as prescribed by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. Practical requirement are the responsibility of the student and their fire department.

Course Mechanics
Students will be notified about one week prior to the start of the course by their class instructor. Direction will be supplied via email providing login and further class information.

This is primarily a self-directed course. An instructor is available by email to handle course and learning content questions. Each course lasts approximately 30 days (depending on the length of the month). Student must complete all coursework within that time frame to pass the course.

Studies include:

  • Review of course objectives.
  • Course required reading (available for on and off-line study).
  • View online presentations.
  • Online quizzes.
  • Final course examination. (State test for those wishing an Illinois OSFM certification).

Final Exam for Illinois State Certification
The final exam for OSFM State Certification is administered at your local library. Upon successful completion of all your course classroom work your instructor will provide you a test request form and instructions on taking your final exam.

Final Exam for Non-Certification / IFSI Certificate
An end of course final exam is required for those students who do not wish to receive an Illinois State Certification or who are taking this course and reside outside of Illinois. IFSI will issue a certificate of completion upon you successfully passing the end of course examination. This exam will be administered online through Student and Staff Resource Center.