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GGJohn

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35. And I probably charge a hell of a lot less. eom.

Reply to blue neen (Reply #34)

Mon Dec 28, 2015, 12:22 AM

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Woman who failed FDNY physical test 6 times gets another chance [View all] philosslayer Dec 2015 OP

The Post edhopper Dec 2015 #1

Makes sense in this instance madville Dec 2015 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Dec 2015 #3

That's ridiculous. PeteSelman Dec 2015 #4

I have to agree matt819 Dec 2015 #5

Hold on a second. Do we know this test is even testing a necessary ability? JudyM Dec 2015 #6

My uncle is a firefighter LittleBlue Dec 2015 #7

Ok, that makes sense. But she's a medic-type so it seems like the qualifications might be different JudyM Dec 2015 #11

That is basically what they've done in other cities, to my understanding LittleBlue Dec 2015 #15

She was an EMT before she tried to be a firefighter. She went backto being an EMT after she Waldorf Dec 2015 #31

Yes, we do know this. PeteSelman Dec 2015 #12

Understood. Then have her do that as the test. Nt JudyM Dec 2015 #14

Absolutely. Also, have they ever given a man six chances to pass razorman Dec 2015 #27

If she can't pass it the first 6 times, then that should be it, GGJohn Dec 2015 #8

If you read the story edhopper Dec 2015 #9

I did read the story, and she had 6 months to complete that run, GGJohn Dec 2015 #10

It depends on the kind of injury JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2015 #13

Even if it healed it still takes time to train again LeftyMom Dec 2015 #18

It is nice to know that we have orthopedic surgeons here on DU blue neen Dec 2015 #20

The FDNY docs said she needed only 6 months to recover SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2015 #21

I didn't say how long she needs to recover. blue neen Dec 2015 #24

Thanks, I just re-read SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2015 #25

Yeah, that's how good I am. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #28

Wonderful. I can save a lot of money by consulting you blue neen Dec 2015 #34

And I probably charge a hell of a lot less. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #35

You know, strangely enough, I don't think he got paid nearly enough. blue neen Dec 2015 #36

All hospitals, private and public, way overcharge, GGJohn Dec 2015 #37

I pretend I can diagnosis foot injuries too. LanternWaste Dec 2015 #39

Good for you. eom. GGJohn Dec 2015 #40

I agree, this sounds like a political decision not to piss off people. nt Logical Dec 2015 #17

I don't know more specifics about Tapia's case but... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #16

Several years ago, Snobblevitch Dec 2015 #29

In NYC, there has been a lot of talk about not just... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #30

I do not believe lowering the physical Snobblevitch Dec 2015 #33

Ridiculous TeddyR Dec 2015 #19

She will be a station captain in no time GummyBearz Dec 2015 #22

We'll read about her again SickOfTheOnePct Dec 2015 #23

That seems to be the case GummyBearz Dec 2015 #26

She shouldn't have any more chances, she had enough tries. Either you qualify or not. Waldorf Dec 2015 #32

Do men get this many attempts? davidn3600 Dec 2015 #38