Colorado Announces Investigation into Exam Scandal
The Colorado Division of Fire Safety has announced an investigation into allegations that several certification examinations for firefighters may have been compromised. Division Director Kevin Klein...
View ArticleMore News on the Colorado Testing Investigation
Here’s a followup news report on the Colorado testing investigation that broke yesterday, as well as a copy of an official letter from the Colorado Division of Fire Safety explaining what has happened...
View ArticleBoston Fire Suspends 54 in EMS Recert Scandal
The Boston Fire Department has suspended 54 firefighters in the wake of a two-state EMS recertification scandal involving EMTs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The suspensions follow a year-long...
View ArticleBaltimore Clears Students in EMS Cheating Probe
Baltimore Fire Chief James Clack has announced that EMT students at the city’s fire academy were not to blame for the recent testing controversy. The Chief stated publically that: “No recruit, no...
View ArticleFlorida Chief’s Credentials Questioned
A Florida fire chief is being investigated by the state fire marshal’s office to determine if his firefighter certification has lapsed. Fire Chief Ben Greenslait of the Freeport Fire Department is...
View ArticleIs It Cheating If Everyone Does It?
Today’s Burning Question: Is it cheating if everyone does it? I mean, if everyone taking an exam looks at the answer key, or helps each other then that can’t be cheating, right? It would only be...
View ArticleJury Awards $224k To Cincinnati Fire Lieutenant
The jury has returned in the Cincinnati race discrimination lawsuit brought by Lieutenant Mark Broach, leaving both sides to claim victory… of sorts. Lt. Broach alleges he was targeted by the...
View ArticleTexas City Sues Promotional Cheaters for $1 Million
A Texas city has filed a $1 million suit against two fire officers who allegedly used high tech equipment to cheat on promotional examinations. The City of Garland filed suit against Assistant Chief...
View ArticleCleveland Investigating Cheating On Promotional Exam
Cleveland officials are investigating allegations of cheating on a fire department promotional exam. The test was administered last summer to 147 members seeking promotion to lieutenant and captain.
View ArticleConnecticut City Discards Firefighter Hiring List After Cheating Scandal
The City of Norwalk has decided to discard its current firefighter hiring list and retest candidates following an investigation into possible cheating. The decision comes on the heels of the...
View ArticleCal Fire Cannot Withdraw Discipline To Enhance Penalty Once Discipline is Final
The California Court of Appeals has ruled that Cal Fire is prohibited from giving firefighters a more serious penalty for a disciplinary infraction after an initial punishment has been administered,...
View ArticleFirefighters Sue Denver Fire For Race and Gender Discrimination
A current and a former Denver firefighter have filed suit against the city alleging race and gender discrimination. Da Lesha Allen and Charmaine Cassie filed suit last week in US District Court for the...
View ArticleIndiana Fire Department Facing Three Investigations Into Exam Cheating
The Muncie Fire Department is facing three separate investigations into possible cheating on certification exams. The investigations are being conducted by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s...
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