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FDNY paramedic promoted to captain despite failing recertification twice
nypost.com ^ | February 9, 2019 | Susan Edelman

Posted on 02/11/2019 4:39:41 PM PST by lowbridge

An FDNY paramedic was promoted to captain last month despite failing her state recertification exam for the second time — and landing on a restricted list, The Post has learned.

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An internal FDNY report ­obtained by The Post shows Arroyo was restricted, or barred from working as a paramedic, on Dec. 20. Her state certification expires on Feb. 28.

Yet on Jan. 23 she was sworn in with 22 other new EMS captains.

FDNY insiders called Arro­yo’s ascension a blatant case of favoritism.

“Nobody should be promoted when they’re on restriction,” one fumed. “She happened to be the chief’s aide, so you tell me why.”

More qualified lieutenants, including other women and minorities, were passed over, FDNY members said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: fdny; fnyc; newyork; newyorkcity; newyorkpost; susanedelman
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1 posted on 02/11/2019 4:39:41 PM PST by lowbridge
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To: lowbridge

Ever heard the term “S**t floats?” probably didn’t want her running any calls anyway..


2 posted on 02/11/2019 4:41:32 PM PST by Ikeon ( You may be right, I may be crazy.)
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To: lowbridge

She was promoted because she was his personal assistant, and is hot for her age.


3 posted on 02/11/2019 4:43:08 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine ( "It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: lowbridge
Posting after reading only the headline, not the extract: was she happy when she was promoted?

did I get it right?

4 posted on 02/11/2019 4:45:30 PM PST by pepsi_junkie
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To: lowbridge

She’s an hispanic, and a woman. She’s only required to qualify behind closed doors. Ask Kamala Harris.


5 posted on 02/11/2019 4:47:38 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne)
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To: lowbridge

Well,...she’ll never drown


6 posted on 02/11/2019 4:48:22 PM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73....8th TFW Ubon Thailand....never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: lowbridge

Disgusting


7 posted on 02/11/2019 4:48:42 PM PST by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: Pearls Before Swine



"She was promoted because she was his personal assistant, and is hot for her age.”

Yeeeck!
8 posted on 02/11/2019 4:50:44 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Those who turn their arms in for plowshares will be doing the plowing for those who didn't.")
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To: lowbridge

In a uniformed city system I can tell you first hand there are hirees that go to the front of the line with no experience for the job, no knowledge of the job, just because he or she is doing favors or related or friends of a friend. All others who have the qualifications for the job are passed up by the agencies devious rules and regulations the hierarchy made up over the years to protect their own.


9 posted on 02/11/2019 4:53:07 PM PST by ronnie raygun (nic dip.com)
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To: lowbridge

Yup, woman. Explains everything.


10 posted on 02/11/2019 4:53:12 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: lowbridge

Fifty years from now people will look at conservatives and wonder why we let all this sh1t happen to the detriment of society, individuals, and the country.


11 posted on 02/11/2019 4:54:54 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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12 posted on 02/11/2019 4:55:22 PM PST by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: lowbridge

Hmmmm..... people’s lives depend on decisions made in the field with only a heartbeat of time available.

Who is the liability insurance carrier for New York?


13 posted on 02/11/2019 4:55:29 PM PST by ptsal
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14 posted on 02/11/2019 4:56:14 PM PST by Enterprise
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To: Pearls Before Swine
Our criteria are MILES apart   :-\
15 posted on 02/11/2019 4:56:23 PM PST by tomkat
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To: lowbridge

Peter Principle with no principles or specific applied fuzz


16 posted on 02/11/2019 4:59:02 PM PST by no-to-illegals (Liberals, Rinos, moslems, illegals, lamestream media. All want America to fail and die)
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To: tomkat

Um, I did say, “for her age,” didn’t I?


17 posted on 02/11/2019 4:59:20 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine ( "It's always a party when you're eating the seed corn.")
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To: lowbridge

> An FDNY paramedic was promoted to captain last month despite failing her state recertification exam for the second time <

Everyone here is missing the obvious. The test is too tough, and is probably biased against stupid people. I demand that the test be watered down.


18 posted on 02/11/2019 5:01:33 PM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

I’m wondering now.


19 posted on 02/11/2019 5:08:14 PM PST by coaster123 (Bring back the curtsy.)
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To: lowbridge

What could go wrong? I hope we don’t find out.


20 posted on 02/11/2019 5:08:55 PM PST by Huskrrrr
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