Firefighter Medical Evaluation: Employer's Quick Guide
Everything employers need to know about Firefighter Physical — who needs it, what's included, and how to find a provider through BlueHive.
At a glance
- Turnaround
- 24-48 hours
- Typical cost
- $175–$350
Best for
- Public Safety Chiefs
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NFPA 1582-compliant medical evaluation for career and volunteer firefighters.
Firefighter Medical Evaluations are comprehensive assessments following NFPA 1582 standards for occupational medical programs for fire departments. These evaluations ensure firefighters are medically capable of performing the physically demanding and hazardous duties of firefighting.
Who Needs This Service?
- Career firefighters
- Volunteer firefighters
- Fire department candidates
- Wildland firefighters
- Fire marshals
What's Included
A typical Firefighter Physical appointment includes:
- NFPA 1582 compliant protocols
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Pulmonary function testing
- Vision and hearing evaluation
- Cancer screening awareness
Turnaround time: 24-48 hours
Typical cost: $175–$350
How It Works
- Order — Fire department orders evaluation through BlueHive.
- Examination — Firefighter completes comprehensive medical evaluation.
- Testing — Complete PFTs, EKG, labs, and other required tests.
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How Firefighter Physical works, step by step
- 1
Order
Fire department orders evaluation through BlueHive.
- 2
Examination
Firefighter completes comprehensive medical evaluation.
- 3
Testing
Complete PFTs, EKG, labs, and other required tests.
- 4
Determination
Receive fitness for duty determination per NFPA categories.
Regulatory snapshot
NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments; recommended annually
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