| IAFF Local | Lewiston Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 785 |
| District | 3 |
| Department | Lewiston Fire Department |
| Members | 72 All Career |
| Contact Information | Rick Cailler [email protected] |
Approach
In 2005, in an effort to curtail rising health insurance costs for both the employer and employee, the City of Lewiston and Lewiston Local 785 adopted the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI). All members who participate in the WFI are given full credit available towards health insurance cost containment programs.
Both parties continue to promote the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative and demonstrate their support. To best serve its residents, health and fitness are some of the principal concerns for all members of the fire department. In recognition, the City has provided the resources necessary to continue this program as it currently is defined for the benefit of the residents and fire fighters alike.
Medical
| Facility | No department facility – contracted medical facility |
| Physician | Individual’s primary care physician |
| Additional Staff | N/A |
| Exam Frequency | Annual |
| Exam Details | Routine physical done based on age see document |
Fitness
| IAFF/IAFC PFTs | 4 |
| Duties | Develop personalized exercise programs Administer aerobic capacity and flexibility evaluations |
| Exercise Time | On duty – 60 minutes |
| Exercise Program | Individual, with PFT |
| Equipment | In each station |
| Nutrition | Access to dietician if requested |
Injury-Rehab
| Method | Contracted Occupational Medicine Facility |
| Modified/Light Duty | Light duty program for on the job injuries at 100% pay for medically approved rehab Limited hours according to medical direction |
| Injury Prevention Committee | Labor Management Committee |
Behavioral Health
| Method | Contracted Mental Health Provider |
| EAP | Yes |
Cost Justification
| Method | Department tracks workers comp claims and expenses |
Data Collection
| Data Collected | Only cumulative results based on participation values |