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Freeport approves on‑site cancer and health screenings for firefighters funded by Foreign Fire Insurance Board
Summary
Council approved contracting with United Diagnostic Services for on‑site ultrasound and cancer screening for 45 department members; estimated cost $14,625 and Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved up to $16,000.
The Freeport City Council approved an agreement to bring United Diagnostic Services (UDS) on‑site to screen members of the Freeport Fire Department for early signs of cancer and other health conditions.
Chief Scott Miller’s March 4 memo, presented to council by Chief Stiegl on Miller’s behalf, said the department has adopted industry practices to limit exposure to carcinogens but that screening can “reduce firefighter mortality by early testing and health examination specifically related…
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