Attachment_1_-_Annual_Firefighter_Physicals.pdf

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On-Site Physical Examination for Firefighters
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2023-011
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Hidalgo County, Texas

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This document is a detailed specification for Annual Firefighter Physicals, specifically designed for a comprehensive public safety medical examination compliant with NFPA 1582 standards for firefighters in Texas. The document outlines an extensive annual physical examination package that includes a hands-on physical exam, vision and hearing assessments, skin cancer screening, behavioral health screenings, and a personal consultation to review test results.

The comprehensive physical examination encompasses multiple assessment categories including cardiopulmonary evaluations (resting EKG, treadmill stress test, pulmonary function test), extensive ultrasound screenings targeting various organs and systems, a comprehensive set of blood and laboratory tests, and a fitness evaluation aligned with NFPA 183 guidelines. Additional features include medical clearance for OSHA respirator requirements, gender-specific screenings (prostate for men, ovarian for women), enhanced blood marker testing for cancer and disease screening, and personalized fitness and nutrition recommendations. The examination is designed to provide early detection, disease prevention, and health monitoring for firefighters while complying with federal, state, and local health requirements.

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Annual Firefighter Physicals

Annual Public Safety Exam (NFPA 1582 Compliant) Hands-on Physical Exam Included Vision Exam (Titmus) Included Occupational Hearing Exam Included Skin cancer assessment Included Behavioral health and Sleep Assessment Screenings Included Personal Consultation with review of testing results Included Cardiopulmonary Assessment Resting EKG 12 Lead Included Submaximal Treadmill Stress Test with EKG Included Pulmonary Function Test Included Ultrasound Screenings Thyroid Included Echocardiogram (Heart) Included Carotid Arteries Included Liver, Gall Bladder, Spleen, & Kidney & Bladder Included Ovaries and Uterus (Women) Included Prostate and Testicular (Men) Included Blood and Laboratory Tests Hemoccult Test with Digital Rectal Exam Included Urinalysis Included Lipid Panel Included Diabetes Tests (Hemoglobin A1C and Glucose) Included Complete Blood Count Included Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Included Thyroid Panel TSH with Reflex to T4 Included PSA (Men) Included Testosterone (Men) Included CA-125 (Women) Included Fitness Evaluation (NFPA 183 – WFI Guidelines) Muscular Strength and Endurance Evaluation Included Aerobic Endurance Evaluation (VO2 Max Calc) Included Flexibility Evaluation Included Nutrition and Diet Recommendations Included Personal Fitness Recommendations Included Body Weight and Composition (Calipers) Included Medical Clearance OSHA Respirator Medical Clearance Included Firefighter Medical Clearance NFPA 1582 Included Enhanced Blood Markers for Cancer and Disease Screening Included

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