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ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
110.005 PHYSICAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PMQ)
EFFECTIVE: MAY 2011
Current Revision Date: 04/26/21 Next Revision Date: 04/26/22
Author’s Name/Rank: Bradley Dandridge, Battalion Chief Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Evelyn Yin-Zepeda,
Management Analyst II
PURPOSE
This policy provides interested parties with a list of Physical Minimum Qualifications
(PMQ), which cover all Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) positions.
APPLICATION
City of Fresno (City) requirements dictate department heads maintain a list of PMQ
for all positions within their specific department. This document is designed to be used
by Department members and/or physicians to help in determination of eligibility for full
duty or modified (light) duty work status due to an injury or illness. This document lists
environmental and physical requirements required for specific positions within the
Department, as listed on the Administrative Manual, Medical Status Report Form (FD-
79). Any questions or clarifications related to the physical requirements listed in this
policy shall be directed to the Safety and Wellness Officer at headquarters.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
It is the policy of the Department to prepare and keep current a list of PMQ for all
positions.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
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INFORMATION
This document contains a list of Physical Minimum Qualifications (PMQ) for full-duty
work status for the following work categories:
Sworn Safety Members.
Sworn Non-Safety Members.
Support Staff.
In addition to this document, the following full-duty PMQ are located on the Medical
Status Report Form (FD-79). There are three versions of the FD-79, each listing
specific PMQ for the above-listed Department work categories. Members must ensure
they have presented their attending physician with the correct form, specific to their
work category.
SWORN SAFETY MEMBERS
May be exposed to extremes in temperatures, from the heat of
building fires to cold water rescues, and work in wet and dirty
conditions regularly.
At times will be asked to carry heavy equipment (50 to 100 pounds)
in multiple positions and over uneven ground.
Can be required to manipulate large hand tools in multiple positions
and forcefully use striking tools.
Work pace during a shift can be extremely erratic and unpredictable.
At times can be required to walk, run, and/or crawl on hands and
knees.
Will be required to wear safety gear, which may weigh up to 45
pounds, including coats, pants, gloves, and helmets and work with
gear on, in multiple environments and conditions.
Will require full range of motion with safety gear on and exceptions to
safety gear usage and/or fit is rarely acceptable.
Will be required to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
weighing up to 30 pounds and requires a tight seal around the face
for operation.
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During emergency operations can be required to perform CPR, lift
and/or carry patients in tight spaces, and possibly up and down stairs
and/or on steep grades.
At times will be required to climb multiple types of ladders up to 100
feet tall, possibly carrying equipment and/or people.
Maintaining mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and
communication with others.
SWORN NON-SAFETY MEMBERS
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of
assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include walking,
standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Lifting and operating assigned equipment.
Walking on uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
Reaching for items above the head and below the feet.
Operating fire hydrants.
Climbing up and down ladders.
Entering confined environments.
Moving quickly and easily, crawl, stoop, or bend.
Maintaining visual acuity sufficient to read gauges and observe
conditions at inspection sites in a variety of lighting conditions.
Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception
needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading
and writing, and operating assigned equipment.
Maintaining mental capacity allowing for effective interaction and
communication with others.
SUPPORT STAFF
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of
assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include walking,
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standing, bending, squatting, turning, twisting, climbing steps, or
sitting several times a day or for extended periods of time.
Lifting and operating assigned equipment (under 25 pounds).
Reaching for items above the head and below the feet.
Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception
needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading
and writing, and operating assigned equipment.
Maintaining mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and
communication with others.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Administrative Order No. 2-26, Light Duty Assignments for Temporarily Disabled
Employees
Administrative Manual
Section 106.141, Medical Status Report Form (FD-79)
Section 110.001, Guidelines and Responsibilities
Section 110.004, Modified (Light) Duty Assignments
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