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Fire commission approves move toward skills-based HMA tests and expands online testing access
Summary
The Tennessee Fire Commission discussed high HMA failure rates, validated test-bank editions and approved a shift toward skills-based assessments for HMA and plans-examiner certifications; staff also described buying iPads and a proctor model to broaden online testing access.
The Tennessee Fire Commission on May 16 reviewed testing data showing a high failure rate on the HMA portion of certification and directed staff to move toward skills-based assessments and wider, proctored online testing.
Commission staff reported HMA pass rates around 52% (48% failure) and HMO pass rates near 66% (34% failure) and said some failures stem from mismatch between the editions instructors use and the edition used for testing. Commissioner Henry (first referenced during the discussion) said staff had validated the HMA test and that commission accreditation managers would verify…
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