Woman Denied Gov't Job Because of Race

[Bonam]

I was a volunteer firefighter and before qualifying had to take a physical and stress test at York University. I can tell you that the women that took the test along with me (as well as a colleague who changed careers and ended up with the Vaughn Fire Department)are all capable of meeting the challenges - including dragging a 200lb dummy around a 50 foot obstacle course. Women are hired because they are capable and I would have no trouble going into a burning building with any of them at my side.

Certainly, I have nothing against qualified women working as firefighters.

[Guest TrueMetis]

Nonetheless firefighting is a very physically intensive task, and physical strength and endurance can prove important factors in many situations that firefighters could potentially encounter, whether it is moving debris out of the way, running up stairs with heavy equipment, or whatever else may be required.

Endurance yes, but the difference in endurance between men and women are minimal. Physical strength on the other hand isn't as much needed as long as you know the proper techniques.