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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a One-Year Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation for Medical Examinations in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $106,000 with the Option to Extend for One Additional Year for a Total Compensation Not-to-Exceed $216,000. (Fire 10032210)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Fire Department (Fire Department) conducts annual medical examinations for its members to ensure they maintain a fitness for duty standard. It is recommended that City Council approve a Service Provider Agreement with 1582 Medical Corporation for annual medical testing and physical examinations for the Fire Department in the amount not-to-exceed $216,000. The medical testing and physical examination provided by 1582 Medical Corporation are compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 standard and also provide enhanced screening for cancer and heart disease. With repeated exposure to smoke and hazardous materials, it is the goal of the Fire Department to afford its members a quality of life both during and after their careers, while also ensuring they maintain fitness for duty standards. Early detection is key in the fire service to prevent Fire Department employees from being severely impacted by work-related cancer and heart disease.
BACKGROUND
NFPA 1582 is a standard that provides information and guidance for physicians and other health care providers responsible for Fire Department occupational medical programs. The medical requirements are intended to be part of an evaluation to ensure that candidates and current members are capable of performing their required duties and reduce the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses. The physical exam is recommended annually for all firefighters. With Standard 1582's specific guidelines, the NFPA aims to identify and reduce negative health impacts of firefighting and the harsh env...
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