Colorado Announces Investigation into Exam Scandal

Posted by: Curt Varone May 10, 2011 0

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 announced today that an exam proctor may have provided advance copies of certification tests to candidates. The exams were for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HazMat Operations and Fire Instructor I.

All certification testing has been suspended pending the results of the investigation, and the Division of Fire Safety is consulting with the state Attorney General and local prosecutors to determine if a criminal investigation should be launched.

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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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