July 14, 2008 City to go after bodybuilding firefighter Play video

(Greg Wayland, NECN) - Boston's fire commissioner wants the city to deny the disability claim of one of its firefighters. It's the result of a video showing Albert Arroyo out on disability competing in a body building contest.

The video of Albert Arroyo turned up on YouTube after the 46-year-old had been granted disability leave for a back injury. The May 3rd event came just six weeks after his injury claim.

Arroyo had been collecting his full salary tax free, but has now been switched to regular sick leave.

A lawyer for Arroyo says bodybuilding is helping his client deal with the rigors of his job. The city will try to go after Arroyo for the money he received.