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Committee approves up to $80,000 contract for firefighter cardiovascular screenings
Summary
The committee approved an independent contract with Telemedicine Group to provide HeartStart cardiovascular and metabolic blood screening for firefighters; staff said the contract maximum is $80,000 and estimated participation is 20–30% of personnel.
A Fire & Emergency Services representative presented an independent contract agreement with Telemedicine Group for HeartStart cardiovascular and metabolic blood screening targeted at firefighters. "So, the it's for a maximum of $80,000. We have about a 20 to 30%, participation," the representative said; staff recommended approval and the committee approved the agreement by consent.
Staff said the screening is a specialized blood‑draw testing service that complements existing health support the county provides for firefighters; projected participation rates were described as 20–30 percent of personnel and the department budgets for the anticipated usage. The committee approved the agreement and no additional questions were raised.
