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Any costs for this medical evaluation shall be borne by the individual.
I
authorize Dr.___________________________ to release medical information
to my employer,
but only that of which is related to the performance of duties as a
firefighter as agreed to by me.
Signature: _____________________________ Date:
SURNAME:
GIVEN NAMES:
  
Date of Birth: / /
Care Card #:
“FIREFIGHTER” – VOLUNTEER
The
medical examination to be performed by a Physician is to determine if
the person above has
an
acceptable level of health and
does not present with any disabling
medical, cognitive or
physical condition which may prevent their effective functioning in the
position of a firefighter.
The regular duties of a
firefighter may include prolonged anaerobic exertion, heavy lifting,
working in confined or awkward
positions,
ability to immediately function upon waking from deep sleep, exposure to extremes in
environment, and exposure to high mental stress.
The Physician shall determine, using any testing procedure he/she feels
necessary, if the above
person is fit for active firefighting
duties so that the firefighter
will NOT jeopardize himself/herself
and other personnel or public that he/she may come in contact with
while
performing his/her duties.
The
following is to be completed by a Licensed Physician

is /
is not
(please circle appropriate)
physically,
medically and cognitively fit for firefighting duties as per the above
requirements.
COMMENTS:
Physician Name:
Physician Signature:
Date: Please
provide office address stamp below.
Note to health care provider: The purpose of this form is to identity the individuals work related
abilities and/or
restrictions.
In completing this form, please focus on determining the
appropriateness of this individuals health in undertaking the vigorous
requirements of a firefighter. The City is
not seeking medical information unrelated to work abilities/restrictions. This
information will be administered
under the requirements of the FOIPP Act. |