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Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-130 authorizing the agreement for ninety (90) NFPA 1582 compliant wellness and fitness exams for the Farmers Branch Fire Department staff from Life Scan in the amount of sixty-one thousand one hundred ninety dollars ($61,190); and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
In FY 2022-2023, the Fire Department budgeted $61,200 for ninety (90) NFPA 1582 compliant wellness and fitness exams for the Farmers Branch Fire Department staff.
DISCUSSION:
The NFPA 1582 physicals are comprehensive exams and fitness tests for fire department employees to ensure they are physically well and capable of doing their job. The standard’s purpose is to reduce the risk of fire service occupational morbidity and mortality while improving the safety and efficiency of firefighters and addresses medical issues of both candidates and incumbents.
The medical evaluation of a candidate includes a medical history, examination, and any laboratory tests required to detect physical or medical condition(s) that could adversely affect their ability to safely perform the essential job tasks outlined in NFPA 1582.
These exams have been completed in recent years by Life Scan. For continuity of care, we recommend using the same vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All expenditures were previously communicated in the approved FY 22-23 Budget (1015542-630020). There are no new expenditures.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Life Scan Wellness be approved for the NFPA 1582 compliant wellness and fitness exams for the Farmers Branch Fire Department staff.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2022-130.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2022-130, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2022-130
2. Life Scan Agreement
3. Life Scan Detailed Quote
4. Life Scan Wellness Program