At least seven Columbus Division of Fire recruits used an online study aid that their classmate created that closely mirrored the questions on one of the division’s tests for emergency medical technicians.
The Fire Division is concluding an investigation into whether recruits violated policy in using the website and app Quizlet to prepare for exams. The Ohio Department of Public Safety also is investigating the incident. Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor, however said, “We found no evidence of cheating.”
Before their test, one firefighter from the 2015 recruit class created 251 files on Quizlet, which says it has about 20 million users studying “everything from spelling tests to college-level science classes to professional certifications.”
Users can create digital flash cards and study guides that they can share with classmates.