How Kentucky Modernized Fire Service Testing with Acadis

When the Kentucky Fire Commission faced the retirement of the person responsible for maintaining its legacy certification system, leaders knew it was time for more than a software replacement. They needed a modern solution that could simplify testing, protect critical data, and support the future of firefighter certification.

They found all of that in a single platform, the Acadis® Readiness Suite.

By replacing paper-based testing with secure online assessments, the Commission eliminated a process that required printing, mailing test packets, and shipping certificates, saving more than $20,000 annually. More importantly, Acadis streamlined certification management by automatically connecting testing results to personnel records, reducing administrative work, while improving accuracy and accountability.

“Before, we were creating a spreadsheet, turning it into a PDF, and contacting each department individually,” said Marc Rudder of the Kentucky Fire Commission. “Now, with the (Acadis Readiness Suite), they can monitor their own compliance in real time and see where they stand as the fiscal year proceeds, without us having to chase them down.”

Built specifically for public safety, the platform supports written, online, practical, and field testing with customizable exams, randomized questions, legally defensible audit trails, and robust reporting that helps organizations continuously improve training outcomes.

For organizations looking to modernize certification and training, Acadis isn’t just an online testing tool. It’s a comprehensive readiness solution that reduces costs, increases efficiency, and gives leaders confidence that their testing program is secure, scalable, and built for the unique demands of public safety.