Rex Lindquist, a member of the disability board, said the board adjudicated three claims for police officers and firefighters in 2024 and helped secure medical and dental care for those workers.

The exchange, during a brief public conversation with another disability board member, emphasized how frequently public-safety personnel are exposed to injuries in the course of duty. "I learned that how, both fire and police, get injured on a regular basis doing their their job. And it's and that's why our disability board's there," Lindquist said. "I don't think people realize, how often that that both police and fire are exposed to injuries. Not all of them are serious, but, they do have an effect over the years."

The board member who introduced Lindquist noted the board adjudicates claims for employees covered by the system; according to Lindquist the disability system has been in place since 10/01/1976. Lindquist said he joined the fire department in 1974 and served 36 years, and added that he is "the second youngest person on, that are is covered by this board," underscoring that many covered cases involve long service and cumulative effects.

The conversation credited the disability board and council representatives with moving claims through the process in a timely manner. "The firefighters and police officers really do appreciate the council members and and their representatives in doing those in a timely manner," Lindquist said.

No formal motions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in this exchange. The remarks described the board's adjudicative role and recent case count but did not specify pending agenda items, individual claim details, or future board actions.