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Written by fire department physicians for fire department physicians, NFPA 1582 contains descriptive requirements for a comprehensive occupational medical program to ensure that fire department members are medically capable of performing their required duties.

The standard provides medical requirements for candidates and occupational medical and fitness evaluations for incumbent fire fighters. Requirements are equated against the essential job tasks as outlined in NFPA 1001 and apply to career, volunteer, private, industrial, governmental, and military fire departments.

Changes to the 2003 edition of NFPA 1582 include:
Added references from the IAFC/IAFF Joint Wellness Initiative
Added information on patient confidentiality, return-to-duty rehabilitation, and an updated legal section in the Annex