It follows a successfully settled discrimination case in Cork against a woman seeking a full time fire fighter role.
A retired chief fire officer in Westmeath believes the structure of the beep test needs to re-examined.
It follows an order requiring Cork Fire Brigade to pay €8,000 to a part-time firefighter in her 40s who failed to meet the standard for a full-time role in November 2023.
The fire service in Cork was found to have discriminated against her based on her age and gender.
Terézia Foott, was employed as a part time firefighter, engine driver, and mechanic, and underwent aerobic fitness assessments every three years to maintain her position.
Incoming president of the Institute of Fire Engineers, Moate's Pat Hunt says there needs to be a guarantee that the standards are relevant and suitable for today’s workforce:
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