Orlando Cheating Scandal Alleged

Another cheating scandal has hit the Orlando Fire Department. The new scandal is over the lieutenant’s exam. Allegedly someone sent a text message informing certain members that part of a tactical examination scenario would involve a duplex residence.

Union president Steve Clelland commended Fire Chief John Miller’s handling of the matter, and prompt investigation. The matter is expected to be wrapped up by next week.

In 2007 a scandal emerged involving a promotional examination for assistant chief. Allegedly a candidate listened into to radio transmissions on an open radio frequency as facilitators prepared for it. The actual exam occurred in 2002, but it was in 2007 that the matter came to light and the issue became contentious because there were no rules prohibiting candidates from listening in to the radio channel.

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About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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