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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the execution of the professional services agreement with Front Line Mobile Health, PLLC for annual medical evaluations in the amount of $255,000.
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DATE: January 9, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: James Kubinski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Annual Medical Evaluation and Cancer Screenings
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Firefighters are faced with many hazards that are associated with the duties and tasks of responding to both medical and fire emergency calls for service. The fire service utilizes standards to provide an effective service to the citizens it protects as well as the personnel that respond to each and every call for service. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 - Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments serves as the guiding document for fire departments to ensure the workforce receives a comprehensive medical evaluation specific to the threats faced by fire department personnel. Many scientific studies, that have been published and peer reviewed, have determined that firefighters are at a significantly higher risk of being affected by cancer, mental health issues, heart attack, and lung disease amongst other acute and chronic medical conditions. The NFPA 1582 Occupational Medical Program gives firefighters the best possible chance at recognition and early detection of potentially life-threatening conditions related to the firefighting profession. This early recognition and detection results in a higher success rate of mitigating the condition resulting in firefighters living a longer life.
The Fiscal Year 2024 budget process included additional funds specifically allocated to NFPA 1582 Annual Medical Evaluations and Cancer Screenings for all firefighting personnel assigned to the Killeen Fire Department. The annual medical evaluations will include a comprehensive list of lab tests and physical exams that will be provided. The co...
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