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EMPLOYEES HEALTH

Firefighter Medical

Firefighters often work in extremely hazardous environments and we’re here to help nationally.

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Welcome to Employees Health Surveillance on-site nationwide for Individuals and Workplaces.

Fire fighters are often required to work in dynamic and hazardous environments involving a high level of uncertainty. All staff involved in firefighting are required to undertake a medical assessment before being asked to undergo a physical fitness test. The physical fitness tests have been designed after reviewing similar programs both overseas and in other states where scientists have studied firefighting.

“It is certainly very challenging, but our firefighters have approached the assessment in a positive manner as they see it as a way of further ensuring their personal safety.”

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Health Requirements

PHYSICAL

  • A high level of mobility, flexibility, strength and endurance. Any significant pre-existing musculo-skeletal, cardiac or respiratory condition would need careful evaluation and possibly a report from the treating specialist. Any hernia should be surgically repaired, and the person should be cleared by the surgeon prior to commencing.
  • No history or sign of chronic airways limitation or current asthma. If present, a report from the treating specialist would be needed that outlines the person’s ability to perform heavy physical work in a smoky environment.
  • An ability to tolerate long shifts, irregular meals and heat. Any history of diabetes mellitus requiring tablets or insulin requires careful evaluation and a report from the treating endocrinologist. A history of any metabolic disorder or organ failure (eg diabetes insipidus or chronic renal impairment) similarly would require a report from the treating specialist. All cases should be considered on an individual basis.
  • An ability to work in an isolated area safely. Any history of epilepsy, diabetes mellitus, syncope, narcolepsy or sleep apnoea should be carefully considered with a report from the treating specialist.
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SENSORY

  • Visual fields full to confrontation.
  • No history or sign of chronic airways limitation or current asthma. If present, a report from the treating specialist would be needed that outlines the person’s ability to perform heavy physical work in a smoky environment.
  • No history of night blindness.
  • Pass conversation test (hearing aid may be used).


PSYCHOSOCIAL

  • The ability to work long and unpredictable shifts.
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