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Council discusses firefighter health screenings funded by grants; AFT grant described as one-year
Summary
Council members and the fire chief discussed proposed medical screenings for firefighters (MRI and ultrasound screenings) funded through grant and contractual sources; the AFT grant was described as a one-year award and speakers said certain recently retired firefighters may be eligible.
City officials briefed council members on proposed health screenings for firefighters that would include MRIs of the thoracic area and abdominal ultrasound screenings to detect anomalies. Presenters said one of the screenings is intended as an annual screening while another is a one-time screening.
Why it matters: The screenings are intended to identify possible health…
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