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Authorize Ongoing Annual Funding of $350,000 from the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (PP-GEMT) Fund for Fire Department Medical and Physical Health Screening Programs
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01227
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing the ongoing allocation of up to $350,000 annually from the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (PP-GEMT) commitment of the General Fund (Fund 1001) to support proactive medical and physical health screening, testing, and wellness services for Sacramento Fire Department personnel as part of the Department's Health and Wellness Initiative.
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Contact
Contact: Tilden Billiter, Deputy Chief, (916) 808-2203, jbilliter@sfd.cityofsacramento.org, Fire Department
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The Sacramento Fire Department faces growing operational and financial challenges associated with occupational injuries, chronic disease risks, and the long-term health impacts of emergency response work. Firefighters are routinely exposed to carcinogens, extreme physical exertion, hazardous environments, sleep disruption, and psychological stressors which contribute to elevated rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal injuries, and other chronic health conditions.
In addition, California's workers' compensation presumption laws for firefighters and other public safety employees establish a presumption that certain medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other specified illnesses, are work-related and compensable [Labor Code sections 3212 through 3213.2]. As a result, the City has a legal obligation to provide workers' compensation benefits and medical treatment for these conditions when they arise, often resulting in high long-term costs.
Currently, ...
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