Transcription of GUIDELINES FOR FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
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GUIDELINES FOR FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
1 GUIDELINES FOR FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONSH eart attack is the most common cause of on-duty FIREFIGHTER fatalities. Yet, existing regulations do not require firefighters topass periodic medical EXAMINATIONS . Everyyear, firefighters needlessly die on duty because their medical conditio ns are not identifiedor properly treated. This is especially a problem withvolunteerfirefighterswho often tendto be older than their counterparts in career departments. Recommendations: Pre-placement PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS :This examination should be similar to that conducted for police candidates. Periodic Reexaminations: Incumbent firefighters should be required tocompletea reexamination on an annual basisand this examination should include calculation of each FIREFIGHTER s heart attack risk.
physical standards, although it does require certification from the examiner that the applicant is free from disease and has no physical defects that would hinder the ability to perform the duties of a firefighter. This examination can be performed by any licensed physician.
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