Guest, on Mar 15 2010, 12:34 PM, said:
Can you believe the size of that guy in the FD uniform yesterday. I'm told they had to put him in a Engine because he couldn't handle the walk up the Ave. Question: How can this guy climb a ladder or perform the other duties of a Firemen ?
I believe you are speaking of the Battalion Chief, he has a health (weight) problem. But I realize what your saying on how can he perform his duties as a firefighter? he probably cannot save anyone from a burning building, how can he reach them? But that is not his fault he is just doing his job. I believe firefighters should be given a hands on physical so that their speed, performance and ability can be measured on how they will do their very hard work. I guess he is not allowed to go inside a burning building, that would be putting a man in more danger than it already is. But he holds that job and should be able to do all firefighter duties.