The Colorado Division of Fire Safety has launched an investigation into examinations given to certify firefighters following a discovery that a testing proctor may have provided advance copies of the tests to certification candidates, Division Director Kevin Klein disclosed today.
The Division tests and certifies the training of firefighters in Colorado.
The proctor, who assisted in delivering tests to firefighters, is alleged to have copied several versions of the DFS Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HazMat Operations and Fire Instructor I examinations. He is suspected of giving copies of the tests ahead of the actual exams to an unknown number of candidates.
DFS believes the number of firefighters who were given advance copies to be no greater than 100. Candidates from multiple jurisdictions may have received copies of the tests. The cheating may have begun within the past three years, although the exact date has not yet been determined.
DFS, as a result of the investigation, has suspended all testing for the time being. In addition it has developed new versions of the tests. Before the testing compromise was discovered, DFS planned to implement a secure online testing system that should prevent any form of cheating, Klein said. He announced also that DFS has launched a thorough administrative investigation into the alleged cheating and is working with the office of the Colorado Attorney General and local prosecutors to determine the need for a criminal investigation.
Depending on the outcome of the DFS investigation, other steps may be taken by the Division to change the testing process, Klein noted.
Tribute to Dijoun Quinn of Commerce City... There is now a $2500 reward posted by the Commerce City
A Shooting Claims the life of 18 year old Dijoun Quinn... COMMERCE CITY - The Commerce City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 6500 block of Holly St. Officers responded to a report of shots being fired in the area. When they arrived they found a male lying on the ground. It appears that an 18 year old male was walking southbound on Holly St when he was shot multiple times. The male was transported to the hospital but did not survive his injuries. Commerce City police identified the 18-year-old as Dijoun Quinn, a recent graduate of Adams City High School who had enlisted in the Army. Quinn's Grandfather says his grandson didn't have any enemies and was not in a gang. There is no suspect information available at this time, and investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Bryan VanderMeer at 303-289-3629 or the Commerce City Tip Line at 303-289-3626. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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