Indiana Fire Department Facing Three Investigations Into Exam Cheating

Posted by: Curt Varone April 13, 2023 0

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 Emergency Medical Services, the Indiana State Fire Marshal, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

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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