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.

before joining the fire department and a physical is also required to become a member of the NJ ... Program for Fire Departments, 2007 edition, Chapter 6. In addition to a medicalhistory, the ... Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire Service. National Volunteer Fire Council and the US Fire Administration. FA-267. January, 2004.

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