§ 42-1.10. Physical examination for firefighters.

(a)

Every firefighter, either salaried or volunteer, entering upon the service of the county, at the time of such entry, shall, at the expense of the county, undergo the physical examination required by Code of Virginia, § 27-40.1 by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state, which physical examination shall include the examination of the eyes, ear, nose, and throat; the glandular system, chest and lungs, heart and abdomen, inguinal area; the extremities; blood pressure sitting, radial pulse, peripheral pulse; a general neurological examination; and a physical agility examination. In addition such examination shall include a blood count, routine urinalysis, hemoglobin and hematocrit, blood serology, large chest X-ray (posterior-anterior and lateral), a 12-lead electrocardiogram, and any other specialty tests indicated by abnormal findings from any of the foregoing tests. The physician conducting such examination shall submit a written report thereof to the fire and EMS director on a prescribed form which sets forth the result of each of the tests and studies, and his findings, based upon the results, as to whether such firefighter is free from respiratory diseases, hypertension, heart disease or any other physical defect that would actually or potentially impair the firefighter's fitness to function as a firefighter.

(b)

The fire and EMS director shall contract with such physicians, clinics or hospitals for the performance by such physicians, clinics or hospitals of the physical examination and laboratory and diagnostic studies prescribed in subsection (a) of this section.

(Ord. No. O-14-17, § 1, 7-22-2014)

(Ord. No. O-14-17, § 1, 7-22-2014)