Medical Standards Policy and Bureau Contacts
There are a number of different policies, memos, and guidance that pertain to wildland firefighting medical standards. Some of the key documents include:
Federal Interagency Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards
- 5 CFR 339 Medical Qualification Determinations (Legal Basis for Federal Agencies to ESTABLISH Medical Clearance Programs, Medical Standards and Physical Requirements, UPDATED in Federal Register January 18, 2017
- Privacy Act of 1974 5 U.S.C. § 552a as amended (collection, use, and dissemination of personal information)
- 29 CFR 1630.14 (Medical examinations and inquiries specifically permitted)
- Rehabilitation Act (29 CFR 1614.203)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101)
- Fire Management Board Guidance on Medical Exams, Work Capacity Tests and Critical Training
In addition to the overarching medical standards guidance for wildland firefighters there are also a number of Bureau-specific policies.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Memo
Bureau of Land Management Memo
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Memo
National Park Service Memo
- NPS Medical Standards Memo [pdf]
- Guidance for Law Enforcement Park Rangers and Structural Firefighters [pdf]
MEDICAL STANDARDS CONTACTS
Acuity-CHS (contracted exam provider)
Client and Examinee Portal Link: Acuity MLINK Portal
Customer Service Email: wlff@chsmedical.com
Customer Service Phone: 888 636-8619
Interior Department Medical Standards Program
L. Kaili McCray, PhD, MPH, MHE
Program Manager
larry_mccray@ios.doi.gov
208-387-5810
Bret Amick
Program Coordinator
bret_amick@ios.doi.gov
208-387-5957
James Ogilvie
Program Specialist
james_ogilvie@ios.doi.gov
208-387-5214
Flap Estey
Customer Service Representative
wlffcsr@blm.gov
888-286-2521
FAX# 208-433-6423
Bureau of Land Management
Tim Blake
BLM Fire Program Safety Manager
208 387-5434
tblake@blm.gov
Doug Mackey (AK)
dmackey@blm.gov
907-356-5540
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eric Fransted - National Wildland Fire Safety Program Manager (branch staff)
edward_fransted@fws.gov
208-387-5210
Brian Gales (HI, ID, OR, WA)
brian_gales@fws.gov
503-231-6769
Cass Palmer (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
cass_palmer@fws.gov
239-682-9647
Dan Laber (IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI)
daniel_laber@fws.gov
608-565-4407
Rick Struhar (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN)
rick_struhar@fws.gov
404-353-2004
Tate Fischer (CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WY)
tate_fischer@fws.gov
720-635-1977
Gregg Buckalew (CT, D.C., DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV)
gregg_buckalew@fws.gov
757-986-3480
Brad Reed (AK)
brad_reed@fws.gov
907-786-3985
Ross Wise (CA, NV)
ross_wise@fws.gov
209-587-5517
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Troy Phelps
troy.phelps@bia.gov
406-247-7911
National Park Service
Mack McFarland
mack_mcfarland@nps.gov
307-690-0573
MEDICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We understand the complexity of medical exams and the medical standards program, but these processes help to enhance the safety of our firefighting workforce. These frequently asked questions are here to help you through the process!
For one-on-one technical assistance or questions, please contact us at wlffcsr@blm.gov.