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Accreditation manager flags practical-skills gaps, ARFF delays and wildland concerns; commission authorizes MOU for Fort Campbell class and a targeted fix plan
Summary
The commission heard an accreditation audit-style briefing July 29: staff said the state lacks consistent oversight of practical skill evaluations, ARFF practicals lag behind current editions, and wildland certification processes need alignment; commissioners authorized a temporary MOU for a Fort Campbell ARFF class and asked staff to develop an evaluator credential program and a 45-day plan for wildland JPR review.
Accreditation manager Greg Palmer presented an audit-style summary of program-level deficiencies the commission must correct to remain in compliance with IFSA C and ProBoard accreditation requirements.
Major findings - In-house practical skills and proctor oversight: Palmer said the commission lacks a uniform mechanism to approve or credential the individuals who proctor and sign off practical skills in the field. With roughly 6,700 departments in Tennessee there are many delivery variations; accreditation requires consistent governance. - ARFF (aircraft rescue and firefighting): Palmer reported that ARFF practical skills on the commission website use a 2015 practical-skills edition; the 2019 edition should have been implemented and the program is behind. That status raised concerns because reciprocal certifications may be relied upon by other…
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