HEALTH & SAFETY

The health and safety of our firefighters and lifeguards is our top priority as an organization. Each year, in addition to the thousands of hours of training, our firefighters are required to undergo extensive medical and physical testing.

Lifescan Wellness Physicals

All personnel participated in the annual Lifescan Wellness physical. This is a NFPA 1582 mandated physical that also includes cancer screening. Cancer is very prevalent in the fire service due to the exposure to toxins created by combustion of everyday products. In fact, cancer is up to two times more prevalent among firefighters than civilians. These physicals have found 3 significant cancers over the past 3 years among our firefighters. In 2023, all city of Gulf Shores employees will have the opportunity to have this same physical.