1、 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments 2018 Edition Reference: 9.13.6.1 TIA 18-1 (SC 17-8-28 / TIA Log #1258) Note: Text of the TIA was issued and approved for incorporation into the document prior to printing. 1. Revise 9.13
2、.6.1 to read as follows: 9.13.6.1* Physician Evaluation. Single unprovoked seizure and epileptic conditions, including simple, partial complex, generalized, and psychomotor seizure disorders, compromise the members ability to safely perform essential job tasks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13, and the physician
3、 shall report the applicable job limitations to the fire department unless the member meets all of the following provisions: (1) No seizures for the most recent consecutive 5 years after single unprovoked seizure. (2) No seizures for the most recent consecutive 10 years if the applicant was diagnose
4、d with epilepsy. (3) Currently on a stable regimen of antiepileptic drugs for the most recent 5 years or on no antiepileptic drugs for the most recent 5 years. (4) Neurological examination is normal. (5) Brain MRI is normal. (6) Awake and asleep EEG studies with photic stimulation and hyperventilati
5、on are normal. (7) A definitive statement from a qualified neurological specialist that the candidate meets the criteria specified in 6.17.1(1) and is neurologically cleared for fire-fighting training and the performance of the fire fighters essential job task. Issue Date: August 17, 2017 Effective Date: September 6, 2017 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see www.nfpa.org/docinfo) Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
