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Medical Standards Policy and Contacts

Find key federal policies and U.S. Wildland Fire Service contracts for the wildland firefighter medical standards program.

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Policy

Key federal policies that pertain to wildland firefighter medical standards include:

5 CFR 339 Medical Qualification Determinations

This regulation provides the legal basis for federal agencies to establish medical standards and physical requirements and require examinations.

Privacy Act of 1974 5 U.S.C. § 552a, as amended

This act governs the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information.

29 CFR 1630.14

This regulation details the medical examinations and inquiries permitted.

Rehabilitation Act (29 CFR 1614.203)

This act prohibits discrimination in federal hiring on the basis of disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USC 12101)

This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life.

Contacts

Interior Department Medical Standards Program

Customer Service Representative
wlffcsr@blm.gov
Phone: (888) 286-2521
Fax: (208) 433-6423

Exam Provider

Leidos QTC (contracted exam provider)
Cority (for management): https://esa.qtcm.com/SecureAuth54
MyCority (for examinees): https://doi.my.coritygov.com
Phone: (800) 631-4120
Email: DOI_Support@qtcm.com

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, review our frequently asked questions for the Interior's Wildland Fire Medical Standards Program.

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