Testing and Race in the Fire Department

Testing and Race in the Fire Department

The City of St. Louis’ Personnel Department performed a study on testing between 1974 and 1994 called “Fire Service Testing In A Litigious Environment: A Case History.” This study chronicles several promotional exams administered for Captain and Battalion Chief by the Personnel Department during that time period. The Personnel Department has moved strategically to eliminate blacks on the St. Louis Fire Department since that study.