Definitely a poor choice of words...but probably the result of answering inane questions about DEI

and women meeting qualification standards that the questioners never took the time to research, when they are easily available to anyone. Attached are the LAFD Selection Qualifications...and here is an excerpt on "Physical" qualifications...
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PHYSICAL

Firefighting and medical rescue work is physically demanding. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions that would restrict their ability to safely do fire suppression and rescue work. Weight (body fat content) must be proportionate to height for men and women. The Fire Academy, as well as the job of firefighting, is physically demanding. Therefore, it is in the best interest of each candidate to prepare well in advance to reach his or her maximum fitness level.We HIGHLY encourage you to sign up for the Candidate Advancement Program (CAP). The most difficult challenge firefighter recruits face is the physical requirements of the fire academy. To assist you in the area, the Los Angeles Fire Department offers the CAP program to help you get physically fit and get accustomed to the training style you will encounter in the academy and help you have a successful career. We strongly encourage all LAFD candidates to take advantage of this FREE program. For more information about the CAP program please click here.
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ALL LAFD firefighters need to meet minimum standards for physical fitness...it has nothing to do with DEI.


Link: https://www.joinlafd.org/qualifications-and-selection-process