NJ State Firemen's Association Physical Exam Guidelines




 
  • Eyes: 20/30 corrected

  • Hearing: Loss of hearing acuity so as to be unable to perceive sounds within normal voice range with or without hearing aid

  • Nose : Any significant nasal obstruction to free breathing not subject to correction by surgery

  • Mouth: Conditions which impair the ability to communicate

  • Neck: Problems resulting from (a) Goiter; (b) Limited range of motion which prohibits turning, extension or free movement of the neck; (c) Tracheotomy - existing openings at the lower portion of the neck connecting the windpipe to the outside environment for the purpose of easy breathing.

  • Pulmonary: Problems resulting from the loss or removal of a lung; (a) any pulmonary disorder which would limit the applicants to perform; (b) pulmonary function test below normal; (c) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease/Asthma

  • Cardio Pulmonary System: Problems resulting from heart disease or cardiomegaly

  • Peripheral Vascular System: Problems resulting from (a) Vericose veins; (b) aneurysms; (c) Lymphedema; (d) Thrombophlebitis; (e) Arteriosclerosis Obliterans; (f) Burger's Disease; (g) Raynaud's Disease; (h) Arterio-Venus Fistula; (i) High Blood Pressure, not able to be corrected or controlled by medication. Acceptable blood pressure reading should be as follows: Systolic not higher than 150, but not lower than 90. Diastolic maximum should be 100 mmHg, minimum 50 mmHg.

  • Abdomen: Problems resulting from (a) organomegaly; (b) signs of tenderness in an area; (c) presence of masses such as hernias of various types

  • Genitourinary system: Problems arising from (a) Congenital malformation; (b) abnormal discharges from any of the orifices; (c) active venereal disease; (d) parasitic diseases; (e) varicocele and varices; (f) hydrocele

  • Musculo-skeletal system: Problems arising from (a) congenital malformation; (b) limitation of motion; (c) weakness; (d) impairment or absence of one or more of the digits on either or both hands; (e) impairment of function of the hands; (f) missing toes if it interferes with ambulation; (g) deformities of the spine, pelvis or extremities

  • Others: Problems arising from (a) disqualification for psychiatric conditions must be determined by local agencies; (b) allergic conditions which are chronic and incapacitating; (c) severe anemia; (d) active peptic ulcer; (e) diabetes; (f) history of epilepsy or seizures other than documented febrile convulsions in childhood; (g) alcoholism or drug addiction; (h) removal of vital organs; (i) any other condition not listed above which would render the eligible incapable of performing their duties as a fireperson.

Source: NJSFA form 100-A rev 9/98

 

 

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