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Testing firm reports 2 of 15 candidates passed firefighter exam; board favors longer written test time
Summary
Representatives from Cops and Fire Testing told the board that 15 candidates took the January 31, 2026 firefighter test and only 2 passed. Commissioners discussed encouraging study guides and allowing more time for the written exam but declined to lower the passing score.
Michael Drawhorn and Marian Sulimowski of Cops and Fire Testing reported that 15 candidates took the January 31, 2026 firefighter test and only 2 passed. The testing firm said it double-checked scores with no changes; the board reviewed the actual test administered.
Commissioners discussed several options to increase pass rates: encouraging candidates to purchase the study guide, providing more time on the written exam, or lowering the passing score. Board members were not in favor of lowering the passing score but supported giving candidates more time to complete the written exam.
