Protecting Those Who Protect Us
Preventive & Occupational Health Screening for Firefighters and First Responders
FD Screening provides coordinated mobile health screening programs designed around the occupational risks and operational realities of the fire service. Depending on the program, screening may include laboratory testing, pulmonary assessment, selected imaging, cardiovascular screening, behavioral-health screening and other clinically appropriate services, with integrated physician review and clear follow-up guidance.
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Risk-informed screening based on age, years of service, occupational exposure, health history and applicable clinical considerations
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Onsite/mobile delivery designed to fit department schedules and minimize disruption to operations
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Confidential member results with clinical review, recommendations and appropriate follow-up guidance
Designed for municipalities, fire-service leadership, unions and members seeking a structured, repeatable approach to preventive and occupational health screening.
A Coordinated Approach to Firefighter Health
Integrated onsite screening – programs may combine laboratory, pulmonary, imaging, cardiovascular, behavioral-health and other clinically appropriate screening components with integrated physician review within FD Screening's risk-informed tier structure.
More efficient access to screening – coordinated onsite delivery brings multiple screening components together and helps departments plan participation around staffing, shifts and operational demands.
Actionable follow-up – members receive confidential results, clinical recommendations and clear guidance on appropriate next steps when additional evaluation or follow-up is indicated.
About FD Screening
Built from fire-service experience. Designed around firefighter health.
FD Screening was developed from the combined experience of firefighters, nurses and physicians who saw the need for a more accessible, coordinated approach to firefighter health screening. The team built an integrated mobile screening model around the occupational exposures, health risks, schedules and practical realities of the fire service. The goal is to make appropriate screening more accessible, support earlier identification of health risks and concerning findings, and connect members with clear clinical guidance when follow-up is needed.
Fire-service experience. Clinical expertise. One coordinated program.
From Fire-Service Health Needs to a Mobile Screening Program
FD Screening translates firefighter-specific health risks and preventive screening needs into a coordinated mobile program that can be delivered directly at the department. Screening is organized through a risk-informed structure that considers factors such as age, years of service, occupational exposure, health history and applicable clinical considerations. Depending on the program, members may receive laboratory, pulmonary, imaging, cardiovascular, behavioral-health and other clinically appropriate screening services within one coordinated process.
By bringing multiple screening components into one coordinated onsite process, FD Screening is designed to reduce practical barriers to accessing preventive screening and make participation easier for members working demanding schedules. Screening findings are reviewed in clinical context so that health risks and concerning findings can be identified and appropriate follow-up can be recommended when needed.
Clinical Leadership & Medical Direction
Michael Hamrock, MD | Medical Director
Dr. Michael Hamrock serves as Medical Director for FD Screening, providing clinical leadership, protocol oversight and quality guidance for the screening program.
Firefighters face a complex combination of occupational exposures, demanding work schedules and physical stressors that can affect long-term health. FD Screening's clinical framework considers those occupational factors alongside each member's medical history, age, years of service, prior screening and individual health considerations.
Under Medical Director oversight, FD Screening uses structured clinical protocols to guide screening, clinical review, follow-up and quality standards across its programs. When screening identifies a concern requiring additional evaluation, members receive appropriate follow-up guidance and may be directed to primary care, specialty care or other clinically appropriate evaluation.
The objective is straightforward: identify health risks and concerning findings, support timely follow-up, and give firefighters clear information they can use in managing their long-term health.
Created by Firefighters, for Firefighters
FD Screening was built from what we saw on the job: firefighters facing real occupational health risks while trying to fit preventive care into demanding schedules, overtime and the realities of emergency response. We also saw how difficult it could be for members to complete multiple screening appointments while remaining available to their departments and communities.
Our team of firefighters and clinicians set out to build a structured screening program that works within fire-service schedules and culture while bringing multiple preventive and occupational health services into one coordinated process.
Better access. Coordinated screening. Clinical review. Clear next steps.
IMPROVE ACCESS. COORDINATE SCREENING. IDENTIFY CONCERNS. GUIDE NEXT STEPS.
Why Firefighter Specific Screening Matters
Firefighters work in an environment shaped by occupational exposures, demanding physical conditions, disrupted schedules and other job-specific health considerations. FD Screening’s risk-informed approach considers those occupational factors alongside age, years of service, health history, prior screening and other applicable clinical considerations. The objective is to identify health risks and concerning findings, provide appropriate clinical review, and help members understand when additional evaluation or follow-up may be needed.
MUNICIPALITIES
Plan Screening with Greater Predictability
A structured onsite program gives municipalities a defined approach to preventive and occupational health screening, with coordinated scheduling, program scope and deployment planning. Bringing multiple screening components together can simplify access while giving departments a more predictable framework for program planning and budgeting.
CHIEFS & COMMAND
Designed Around Department Operations
Onsite screening can be planned around shifts, staffing and emergency-response responsibilities, allowing multiple screening components to be coordinated within a structured deployment. The model is designed to make participation practical without losing sight of the department’s operational requirements.
UNIONS & LOCALS
Advocate For Members Health
\A structured screening program gives unions and locals a practical framework for expanding access to preventive and occupational health services while preserving the confidentiality of individual member results. The model supports member education, appropriate clinical follow-up and informed discussion around firefighter health and wellness priorities.
INDIVIDUAL FIREFIGHTERS
Know Your Health. Know Your Next Steps.
Members receive confidential screening results, clinical review and clear guidance on appropriate next steps. Screening is informed by occupational and individual risk factors so members can better understand their health information and know when additional evaluation or follow-up may be appropriate.