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Columbus Council adopts resolution to add annual physicals for career firefighters, approves contract for exams

Columbus City Council · November 3, 2025

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Summary

Council adopted Resolution R25‑140 to include annual physicals and paramedic wage adjustments for career firefighters and approved a $42,690 contract with Frontline Mobile Health to provide the exams. Fire Chief Ryan Gray outlined occupational health risks motivating the change.

The Columbus City Council on Nov. 3 adopted Resolution R25‑140 amending the collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1575 to include annual physicals for career staff, paramedic wage adjustments and to remove certain approved material requirements for uniforms.

Following adoption of the resolution by motion and voice vote (counts not specified), the council considered a $42,690 quote from Frontline Mobile Health to provide annual physicals to career firefighters. Fire Chief Ryan Gray described the health rationale for the program, saying firefighters face occupational exposures that increase cancer and cardiac risks and that regular NFPA‑compliant medical evaluations can detect conditions early and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic events on duty.

Chief Gray cited national trends and local examples used to justify annual exams, described the program as a step toward a broader health-and-wellness initiative for the department, and urged council support. The council approved the Frontline Mobile Health quote by motion and voice vote (counts not specified).

The resolution and the contract are intended to create an ongoing medical screening process for career firefighting staff; the city record shows the contract value and the council’s direction to proceed with the vendor arrangement. The contract will be administered by the Fire Department and city procurement staff.