This 30-year-old guy can't be a firefighter. Photo / Facebook
This 30-year-old guy can't be a firefighter. Photo / Facebook
Super fit Rob Becerra, 30, belongs in an old folks' home.
At least, that's the opinion of the New York Fire Department, who turned him down for being too old despite his incredible fitness.
According to News.com.au, Mr Beceraa was even barred from taking the entrance exam becausecity rules automatically exclude anyone over the age of 29.
"At 30 years old, I'm in the best physical shape of my life," he said.
"I know a couple guys who are 25, and, with all due respect, they're in nowhere near as good physical shape as I am, yet they have the opportunity. It's not about age - it's whether you can do the job."
New York City's firefighters are renowned for being incredibly fit, but Mr Becerra is only 177cm tall (that's 5'10" if you're old school) and weighs in at a trim 77kg.
Mr Becerra who works out five days a week wrote on his Facebook page: "Age Discrimination by FDNY page 9, N.Y. Post newspaper....if you or someone you know has experienced this please come forward. Thanks."