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Newberry County prepares two-tier firefighter physicals ahead of new OSHA guidance; budget request submitted
Summary
Merged service coordinator Brandon Wicker briefed the council on a planned two-tier physical program for emergency responders in response to an incoming OSHA rule, reporting 36 completions to date, an initial outreach list of about 120, and a budget request to cover higher anticipated costs.
Brandon Wicker, merged service coordinator, told the council an impending OSHA requirement will require medical clearance for virtually all emergency responders, prompting Newberry County to redesign its firefighter physical program.
Wicker described a two-tier approach: tier 1 will be a full physical including treadmill and lung-capacity testing for full operators who will use SCBA (self-contained…
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