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Fire commission sets five‑person minimum to schedule written tests, plans rule updates

Tennessee Fire Commission · March 16, 2026
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Summary

After debate about proctor bandwidth and volunteer access, the commission voted unanimously to set a five‑candidate minimum to schedule written exams and asked staff to update forms and pursue any needed rule changes; staff noted a planned move to online testing but said staffing limits still apply.

The Tennessee Fire Commission voted to standardize the minimum number of examinees required to schedule a written test at five, aiming to balance volunteer departments’ access with staff and proctor resource constraints.

Commissioners discussed options ranging from no minimum to three, five or ten students. Director and several commissioners…

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