Medical - firefighters
Firefighters must pass a medical, which consists of the following elements:
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Weight - BMI no more than 30
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Urine analysis - tested for drugs and alcohol
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Blood pressure - systolic < 180, diastolic <100
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Vision - opticians results and test on the day
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Colour vision
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Hearing test
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Lung function test (peak flow test)
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Back/leg pull - minimum pull 117 kg
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Chester Treadmill Test - levels 1 to 6 (80% max heart rate)
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Flexibility test
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