(6)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 10/16/2024
- Title:
- Fire Department Physician
- Submitted For:
- David Zacherl
- Submitted By:
- David Zacherl, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on Resolution 24-120 authorizing the Mayor to appoint an official fire department physician and authorizing annual medical physicals for all sworn firefighters.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The fire department regularly responds to hazardous material emergencies. The Occupational and Health Administration requires medical surveillance and annual medical physicals of employees engaged in hazardous materials emergency response. This request is for the continuance of the program started in 2004 requiring all sworn personnel of the fire department to take an annual medical physical as well as all new hires, the cost of which is included in the fire department's annual operating budget.
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Chief recommends approval of the resolution and continuance of this annual program funded in the department's annual operating budget.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Yes
- Amount Requested:
- 125000.00
- Source of Funds:
- FY 24/25 Fire Operating Budget
- Account #:
- 101-202-5-4220