Fire Department of New York applicant disqualified for alleged pulmonary condition

PV. was an FDNY candidate. FDNY disqualified candidate due to an abnormal score on his Pulmonary Function Test. Mr. Sheerin established in the Appeal with expert opinion statements that candidate was physically competent for the position and his pulmonary function when initially tested by the FDNY was compromised due to being ill. Upon receipt of documented evidence, the FDNY withdrew their disqualification.

EC was seeking the position of a Firefighter. The FDNY disqualified candidate due to a low score on his Metacholine Challenge Test. Mr. Sheerin established in the Appeal with expert opinion statements that the candidate was physically capable of performing any and all duties of a Firefighter. Upon receipt of the documented evidence, the FDNY withdrew their disqualification.