The Township is soliciting proposals from firms interested in providing services to provide NFPA 1582 Compliant Firefighter Physicals to the firefighters of the Abington Township Fire Department. The purpose of the Firefighter Physicals Program is to reduce the risk of injury, illness, or death to our firefighters and to ensure they are medically fit for duty. In addition, this is to establish baseline values for future comparison and as a preventive measure to identify any potential high-risk areas the member and their physician should be aware of. The purpose of the medical clearance is to determine whether the firefighter’s current physical condition precludes them from performing essential job functions or if it poses a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others. The purpose of the examination is not diagnostic, and no diagnosis will be provided. This RFP is for comprehensive initial and annual medical evaluations designed to meet the guidelines of NFPA 1582, 2018 Edition. Approximately 150–160 participants are expected annually
