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Dennis Sweeney, Battalion Chief, FDNY on Clarity and Transparency in FDNY Exam Processes

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    Dennis Sweeney, Battalion Chief at FDNY, emphasizes the need for clarity in terminology and transparency in FDNY’s examination processes.

    • Sweeney highlights the confusion and potential unfairness associated with the use of 'curving' and 'band scoring' in FDNY promotional exams.
    • He distinguishes between the need for curving in difficult high school math tests and the unnecessary application of curving in FDNY promotional exams.
    • Sweeney requests the council to inquire into the history and rationale behind the use of curving in exams.
    • He also touches on the topic of band scoring, comparing it to ranked choice voting and questioning its fairness.
    • The testimony calls for greater transparency and fairness in the examination process to ensure that promotions are based on merit.