QUESTION
What was the impact of the examination error on FDNY members?
0:57:33
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The error in the examination reduced the importance of extensive preparation by FDNY members.
- Captain Michael Tracy emphasizes the intensive preparation required for FDNY examinations, which can span months to years.
- The error in the examination undermines the significance of this preparation.
- Preparation is crucial due to the life safety consequences of the information tested.
- Transparency issues stemming from the error negatively impact candidates who tirelessly prepare.
Carmen De La Rosa
0:57:33
When you say that the members that received, for example, the 70 the 70 score.
0:57:42
Was that just for this exam where the error occurred, or you are you talking in general?
Michael Tracy
0:57:47
Just say this again.
Carmen De La Rosa
0:57:48
Just Yeah.
Michael Tracy
0:57:48
So so our our you know, the issues that we have are with this examined specifically.
Carmen De La Rosa
0:57:53
Okay.
0:57:54
So can you describe what the impact was of that error for the that current class?
Michael Tracy
0:57:59
Well, any reduction in transparency for people who prepare for months years.
0:58:03
I mean, it's important for me to instill how hard people prepare for these exams.
0:58:08
Right?
0:58:08
I'm taking 1 tomorrow.
0:58:09
I've studied for 6 months.
0:58:11
People study for years for these things.
0:58:13
And, you know, it would have the effect of reducing the importance of that preparation.
0:58:19
And, you know, we prepare for a reason.
0:58:22
It's because the information that we are being tested on has consequences for life safety at ours.
