*Please print this page and the next page. Your physician will need to fill it out and sign it. This page may be scanned/emailed
to kcfa@kilgore.edu
or mailed to: Kilgore College Fire Academy, ATTN: Kristi Simpson, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, Texas 75662
FIREFIGHTER MEDICAL EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE
Last Name: First: Middle:
Date of Birth: Social Security #:
Address:
City State Zip
I certify that I have completed my examination of the examinee and I have concluded that on this date, the
examinee has had:
PHYSICAL EXA
M
And is to be found physically sound and free from any defect which may adversely affect the performance of duty
appropriate to the type of license sought. (See attached Overall Strengths Demands Required for Firefighters)
Passed
Failed
Physician
Information:
Name State License Number
Mailing
Address:
Street City State
Zip
Office Phone Number:
Date Signature of Physician
This declaration is not public information and is valid unless withdrawn or invalidated, and is valid only if signed
by a licensed physician.
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Overall Strength Demands Required for Firefighters
The following criteria are descriptions of the overall strength demand requirements that firefighters are medically
and physically capable to perform.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
DESCRIPTION
Standing/Walking
On concrete, asphalt, burned out buildings to investigate fire sites; to
demonstrate equipment when giving speeches.
Vision
To operate equipment; perform rescue operations.
Hearing/Talking
Communicate during rescue and fire fighter operations; communicate on
the radio and in person with the public; diagnose equipment problems.
Lifting/Carrying
Protective gear (20-26 lbs.) self-contained breathing apparatus (27 lbs.);
ladders up to 24 feet long (64 lbs.); fan (50 lbs.); fire extinguisher (40-45
lbs.); jaws and power unit (60 lbs. each).
Pushing/Pulling
Red line 20 lbs. of exertion; hose 45 to over 50 lbs. of exertion; close
valve55 lbs. of exertion; for CPR 35 lbs. of force.
Reaching
For fan, jaws, and power unit in cramped confined space; to lift ladders
60 inches; for fire extinguishers 20 inches; for deluge gun up to 80
inches; for extension ladder 72 inches; for Hurst tool and power unit42
inches; to use ceiling hook to pull ceilings and to wash apparatus.
Handling
To connect hoses; use ladders; use small tools; open and close valves;
handle victims.
Fine Dexterity
To draw pre-fire plans, use chemical monitors; fill out reports; tie ropes and
knots; administer emergency medical treatment.
Foot control
To drive, push gas and brake pedal 30 lbs. of exertion; to operate
stretcher 20 lbs. of exertion.
Bending
To fold, couple, and uncouple fire hoses; move equipment and tools;
administer first aid.
Twisting
To operate hose streams; put on self-contained breathing apparatus;
communicate on vehicle; raise and lower scene lights on van and trucks.
Climbing/Balancing
On ladders, stairs, or fire vehicle to obtain equipment; to walk on rafters,
and in attics; to use hose stream.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids
Chain saws, smoke ejectors, generators, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire pumps, nozzles, axes, pike
poles, ladders, ropes, Hurst tool and power unit, hoses, deluge gun, halligan tool, stretcher, oxygen, electrical
cords, spanner wrench, emergency medical equipment, and hydrant wrench and computer.
Environmental Factors
Exposed to extreme heat in burning structures; work outside in all types of weather and high humidity.
Exposed to chemicals, exhaust fumes, smoke, burning buildings, noise from truck engines, jaws and power
units, saws, sirens and air horns. Operate power saws, jaws, and power unit tool.
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS VACCINATION
Effective September 1, 2013, state law requires that entering students who are younger than 22 years of age and
who are attending any public, private, or independent institution of higher education must provide that
educational institution with proof of immunization against bacterial meningitis within the five years prior to
enrollment. The student must provide this documentation no later than 10 days prior to the beginning of the class.
For purposes of this new law, “entering student” means either a student who has never attended a class at the
educational institution or a student who previously attended an institution of higher education before 1/1/12, and
who is enrolling in the same or another institution of higher education following a break in enrollment of at least
one fall or spring semesters.
There exist limited exceptions to this law based on legitimate religious or medical objections; please contact the
Office of the Registrar (903.983.8200) for additional information.
There are two types of bacterial meningitis vaccines that are acceptable. They may be listed by full vaccine
name, brand name, or abbreviation on students’ shot records. A student’s shot record must list one of the
following within the last five years to meet the bacterial meningitis vaccination requirement:
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine:
Menomune or MPSV4
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine:
Menactra or Menveo or MCV4
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