Im not saying there probably isnt racism or bias-ism in the fdny but i dont think these test have any question to do with race so how can one have an disadvantage. I see alot of black MTA workers in nyc why is no one complaining there arent enough white workers? When are we going to stop using the race card as a crutch. I honestly dont think alot of black people file for the Fdny tests and of course that would mean less black fire fighters.

Another thing i found disturbing was that somehow the vulcan society sent me an email about test training. Now i have no idea how they were able to obtain my email address or know that i am black, due to my understanding they were giving information on incomplete applicants but i figured it was through dcas. They offered classes,practice test and study material which i think is actually a good thing but why not make this their game plan from the start. Why say they want to knock on the doors of people who didnt fill out a simple applications to encourage them to take the test. Why not just say they would want to help black applicants who ALL READY filled the application.

The whole things a mess and i would not like to pass the test and become a fire fighter and be looked at by other to say your only here because New york city gave you a crutch i would want to be a fire fighter because I was quailfied!

I am praying that this family gets something for the loss of a father and husband. Congress don’t understand that these people puts their lives in the line of duty to even protect them whether they are EMT, Law Enforcement, Volunteer Firefighters and all families deserves something for their loss of a love one. Though all the money in the world want bring them back though they lost their life doing something they love to protect the people in their community and the county they live in. It is about time that you congress people start using some common sense and get off your duff and do something right for a change.