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FITNESS EVALUATION ..... '~' POLICY : ,! The Brooklyn Park Fire Department recognizes that many of the tasks performed by members are physical and stressful. Each member will be able to handle any physical task as outlined in the department's job description for fir,fighters, on any emergency response ore'ny stressful situation that may occur. The Board of officers has approved the following. PROCEDURE Any medical evaluation or physical ability testing program shall be approved by the Board of officers. Each new prospective hire, on complet~Sh-of interview process, and ~ recommended for hire, shall complete and pass the physical ability test. Thereafter, shall complete and pass the physical ability test every two years. Any new prospective hire who cannot pass the physical ability test shall be dropped from the hiring process. Each new prospective hire, on completion and passingA the physical ability test, shall complete and pass a complete medical evaluation. Any new prospective hire who cannot pass the medical evaluation ~C shall be dropped from the hiring process· Each active member shall complete and pass a medical evaluation and physical ability test every two years. If any examined member is found to have medical problems and cannot pass the medical evaluation, he/she will be placed on medical leave immediately. Any member who does not complete and pass the physical ability test shall be notified of their failure to pass the physical ability test and'~granted up to a 90 day grace period to prepare for a second test. If member fails to pass the physical ability test on the second try, member shall be dismissed for failure to meet the physical demand requirements for the position of firefighter. Any member who fails/refuses to take the physical ability test or medical evaluation as outlined above shall be subject to dismissal. 125\FITNES$.POL (03/04/94)