Savings and Funding
Savings & Funding Options
In many departments, several members are out for a year or more with cancer, cardiac disease or uncontrolled hypertension. A single long-term case can conservatively exceed $225,000 - $260,000 per year in total municipal cost when you add salary, overtime and medical care.
Illustrative Annual Impact – Mid-Sized Department
Sample size of 160 members - estimated cost is increased to anticipate a veteran department -costs also vary by screening program
Preventable Long-Term Cases
2 per year
3 per year
Approx. Avoided Cost
$450,000+
$675,000+
Typical Program Cost
$95,000
$95,000
Estimated Net Savings
$355,000+ net savings
$580,000+ net savings
*Estimates based on common firefighter salary ranges, overtime backfill, and medical costs for cancer and cardiac treatment. Actual numbers vary by municipality.
Program funding is determined by:
Department Size (total active members)
Distribution of Members Across Testing Tiers
Diagnostic Components Needed Per Tier
Frequency of Testing
Funding Gold-Standard Screenings:
Without Breaking the Bank
Tiered, firefighter-specific screening that aligns costs with risk
— so every dollar your department spends works harder.
FD Screening’s four-tier program lets departments deliver comprehensive, NFPA-aligned medical screening while keeping annual costs predictable and sustainable. By matching testing intensity to years of service and age, we concentrate funding where risk—and potential savings—are highest. Whether you’re pursuing FEMA AFG, local appropriations, or a hybrid model, we help you build a plan that fits your budget, your staffing, and your long-term wellness goals.
Tiered by risk: Baselines for new hires, comprehensive diagnostics for senior members.
Budget-ready: Clear annual cost projections by group and department size.
Grant friendly: Structured for AFG, SAFER, and local funding sources.
High ROI: Fewer preventable illnesses, less injury time and overtime backfill.