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In this quarter’s column, I’d like to introduce you to those programs. **Psychological Services** **One Of The Most Expensive Mistake You’ll Ever Make** Let’s face it. If you’ve been an administrative chief for any length of time, you’ve either made a bad hire or watched one happen. Maybe you caught it early in the background check or the interview. Maybe it showed up during onboarding. Or maybe it didn’t surface until a year or two later, after that recruit was already out on the line. However it happens, it’s a costly mistake. In our experience, a bad hire costs far more than the time spent screening. By our estimates, once a recruit makes it to the line and you have to let them go because they aren’t suitable for the job, you may have lost upwards of $200,000 in salary, benefits, and training costs. That doesn’t count the overtime to cover the vacancy, the hit to crew morale, or the time it takes to start the hiring process all over again. In tight budget years, that’s money no department can afford to lose. **One Visit, One File** That’s where our Psychological Services staff can help. Along with our new hire medical physical, we offer pre-employment psychological testing for both fire and police candidates. After the conditional offer, candidates take a battery of psychological tests. Fire and police candidates are each screened against the demands of their own job, because the stressors on a firefighter aren’t the same as the stressors on a patrol officer. If your department already sends new recruits to Front Line for their new hire medical physical, you can add the psychological screening to the same visit. No extra scheduling and no second appointment. You get one file that covers both the recruit’s medical suitability and their psychological suitability. **Take It One Step Further** If you want to go one step further, we also offer situational judgment testing. The candidate works through realistic public safety scenarios and chooses how they would respond. Each response is scored on the judgment the job demands. To be clear, this is a judgment test, not a psychological evaluation. It doesn’t replace the psych screening. It adds another layer to it. The department gets results for every candidate, ranked in order, so the hiring board can see who should move forward first. Think of it as having a seasoned member watch each candidate work a few calls before you ever make an offer. You’ll learn how they think under pressure, how they treat the public, and whether they make the right call when no one is looking. That’s the kind of information that keeps a bad hire from ever making it to the line. **From New Hire to Retire** Our work doesn’t stop once the recruit is hired. Careers in public safety are long, and the job takes a toll along the way. That’s why our Psychological Services Division stays with your people after they’re on the job. We offer: - Fitness for duty evaluations - Promotional evaluations - Psychological counseling and peer support services - Post deadly force and critical incident response - In-service training - Expert testimony for depositions and hearings Every chief knows the calls that stay with you. I’ve lived it. Having the right support in place before you need it is better than scrambling after the fact. When a member is struggling, when a fitness for duty question lands on your desk, or when a case ends up in a hearing room, you need a partner who knows public safety and has your back. Pair these services with your annual wellness screenings and Front Line becomes one partner for your members physical and mental health, from new hire to retire. You owe it to your people to put the right people beside them. You owe it to your taxpayers to get it right the first time. **Front Line Extended Care (FLEX)** **Closing the Loop** Finding a problem is only half the job. Every chief has seen it happen. An annual physical turns up something abnormal, the member gets a referral, they don’t’ meet the requirements in the health and wellness policy and then the member is left to figure it out on their own. Weeks turn into months. The member is waiting for a specialist, the department is waiting on a clearance, and nobody can tell you when that member is coming back to full duty. Meanwhile, the overtime clock is running. That’s why we built Front Line Extended Care, or FLEX. FLEX is a continuity of care model that connects clinical follow-up with operational readiness. **When FLEX Engages** FLEX isn’t only for the big findings. It engages any time a member’s health and their readiness for duty intersect, including: - Findings from the annual physical - On-duty or off-duty injuries and illnesses - Exposure and infectious disease concerns - Chronic or complex medical conditions - Workers’ compensation claims - Return to work clearance exams - Members who do not meet the requirements of the department’s health and wellness policy That last one matters. If your department has a wellness policy with real standards, you need a plan for the members who don’t meet them. A policy without a pathway back to compliance is just a list of rules. FLEX gives those members a path back to full duty and gives the chief documented proof that the department is managing the risk, not ignoring it. **Here’s how it works** 1. Identify. We flag the issue, whether it’s a medical finding, an injury, an illness, or an exposure. 2. Interpret. We look at that clinical risk against the essential job demands of the member’s position. The question isn’t just “what did we find?” It’s “what does this mean for the job?” 3. Coordinate. We work with the member and the department to get the member to the right specialist or treatment, and we keep the process moving. 4. Close it out. We review the records and documentation, then report the member’s readiness status back to the department. **Four Levels of Service** Not every department needs the same thing, and not every budget can carry the same load. That’s why FLEX comes in four levels of service, built to meet your department’s specific needs at an affordable price: - **FLEX Surveillance** - **FLEX Support** - **FLEX Duty Ready** - **FLEX Total Care** Think of it like your response plan. The resources you send match the needs of the incident. FLEX works the same way. Start at the level that fits your department today and move up as your program grows. In public safety, we don’t leave before the incident is under control. We stay until the risk is managed. FLEX does the same thing for your people. It closes the loop between what we find and getting your member back on the line, and it gives you a clear answer on readiness instead of a question mark. **Peak Performance** What about the member whose physical isn’t flagging a problem yet but is clearly headed toward one? Or the one who doesn’t meet your wellness policy and needs more than a referral to get back on track? That’s where Peak Performance comes in. Peak Performance is Front Line’s medically monitored weight loss and fitness program, designed specifically for first responders. It isn’t a gym membership or a diet plan. It brings together two things that rarely meet in one place: - Interventions: prescriptive fitness, evidence-based medicine, nutrition, accountability, and support - Data: fitness, functional capacity, body composition, clinical labs, and mental health Where those two meet, your members can get what every chief wants for them: longevity, performance, and a better quality of life. As I wrote in January, improving VO₂ max by just one MET can lower all-cause mortality risk by as much as 10 to 15 percent. Peak Performance turns that research into a plan for each member. And when your Operational Threat Brief shows how many of your people fall below fitness standards or in the poor body composition ranges, Peak Performance gives you a specific answer to bring to your governing body. It also gives you the data to show them the results next year. We want firefighters to live long enough to drain their pensions. Peak Performance is built to help them do it. **How It Works** Peak Performance follows three steps: 1. Start with a comprehensive consultation. Each member begins with mental and physical health assessments and plan development. Prescription medications are added when clinically indicated. 2. Stay on track with regular follow-up. Members are supported through the fitness and nutrition app, provider visits, InBody body composition scans, and behavioral health coaching, with professional guidance and monitoring the whole way. Most programs last about three months. Along the way, each member gets follow-up mental and physical health assessments, InBody scans, labs, and CPET testing, so progress is measured, not guessed. 3. Finish with a written plan. Every member leaves the program with a written succession plan for keeping the gains they’ve made. That last step is what sets it apart. Anyone can lose weight for three months. The goal is to keep it off for a career. **Availability** Right now, the fully medically monitored Peak Performance program is only available in Texas. If you’re a partner outside Texas, we haven’t forgotten you. A virtual coaching app is coming soon for members in any state, and we plan to bring the full program to the other states we serve in the near future. **More Than an Annual Physical** Front Line is more than annual wellness assessments. I hope this column gave you a better picture of the programs and services we offer and how they fit together. We start during the hiring process with medical screenings, psychological screenings, and situational judgment testing. We stay with your members through FLEX follow-up care, psychological services, and Peak Performance. Our goal is to meet your department’s needs from hire to retire, and everything in between. Budgets are tight, and every dollar you spend has to earn its place. Each of these programs is built to protect the investment you’ve already made in your people and to give you the data to prove it to your governing body. If you’d like more information on any of these programs, contact me at <jsherwood@frontlinemobilehealth.com>. I’m always glad to talk chief to chief. If you’d like to reach a program director directly, here is their contact information: **Psychological Services** Dr. Rebecca Blood, <rebecca@frontlinemobilehealth.com> **FLEX** Christine Cox, <ccox@frontlinemobilehealth.com> **Peak Performance** Gena Anderson, <ganderson@frontlinemobilehealth.com> You owe it to your people. **John Sherwood, M.S., CFE, FSCEO** *Chief of Staff, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Uncategorized --- ### [Honoring Those Who Served Before the Welcome Home](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/honoring-those-who-served-before-the-welcome-home/) **Published:** March 31, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Each year on March 29th, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, our nation pauses to recognize the men and women who served during one of the most complex and difficult chapters in American military history. For many families, including my own, this day is deeply personal. Military service runs through the fabric of my family. My Uncle Doug served in Vietnam. My Uncle Terry served in the Marine Corps. My father served more than twenty years in the Army. My husband, the CEO of Front Line Mobile Health, served over two decades in the Army with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. My grandfathers served as well – Grandpa Stone in the Army during World War II in the Pacific theater, and Grandpa Kluge in the Army during the Korean War. The tradition of service in our family stretches back across multiple generations, further back than the Civil War. I am proud to be part of that legacy as an 18-year Army veteran, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Growing up surrounded by generations who wore the uniform instilled values that still guide me today: integrity, service, accountability, and a deep respect for those who step forward when their country or community calls. Those values continue to shape how I lead, how I practice medicine, and how we care for the men and women of Public Safety at Front Line Mobile Health. Vietnam veterans carried a burden that many service members after them did not. When they returned home, they were often met not with gratitude but with criticism and indifference. Many struggled with the invisible wounds of war long before our country fully understood PTSD or built systems to support those who carried it. For decades, many of these veterans bore that weight quietly. What sustained them was often the same thing that sustained them in combat: the unwavering brotherhood and sisterhood of those who had stood beside them. Decades later, our nation finally began to more fully recognize the sacrifices Vietnam veterans made. The gratitude expressed today cannot erase the hardships they endured, but it does acknowledge a truth that should have been clear all along – their service mattered. For me, honoring Vietnam veterans is more than remembrance. It is a reminder of the responsibility we carry to support those who continue to serve today, including the firefighters, law enforcement officers, and Public Safety professionals who protect our communities every day. Their courage, sacrifice, and selfless service deserve nothing less than our very best. **Chelsea Conner, MPAS, APA-C,** *Chief of Partner Relations, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Veteran/Military --- ### [Your Risk Didn’t Start at 40: Why Your Occupation Belongs in the Screening Conversation](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/your-risk-didnt-start-at-40-why-your-occupation-belongs-in-the-screening-conversation/) **Published:** September 17, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-11_22_55-AM-e1789657421383.png)First Responders are used to pushing through discomfort, working while tired, and putting everyone else’s needs first. That mindset can save lives, but it can also make us dismiss changes in our own bodies. I’ve worn the uniform, cared for first responders as a provider, and have lost too many people I love to breast cancer. I know how easy it is to believe a lump, pain, or change can wait until life slows down. But it never does. And chronic stress can disrupt sleep, influence health behaviors, and make preventive care easier to postpone. The concern isn’t limited to smoke exposure. There was sufficient evidence for mesothelioma and bladder cancer to show fireground chemicals can damage DNA and interfere with hormone regulation. This is why the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified [occupational exposures as firefighters are carcinogenic](https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-volume-132-occupational-exposure-as-a-firefighter/) to humans, placing it in Group 1. (Takeaway: **men are not excluded** **from developing breast cancer**.) But did you know [night shift work is also recognized as probably carcinogenic](https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-monographs-volume-124-night-shift-work/) to humans as well, making it a Group 2A classification by the IARC? (So, **listen up, my Law Enforcement, EMS, dispatch, and corrections peeps**! *50% of you work at night!*) The concern stems from the stressors produced from working against a normal sleep-wake cycle: increase inflammation, decrease immune functions, and hormonal deregulation. [Over time](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39085800/), these combinations can break down defenses (immunity), making way for DNA damage and abnormal cell growth (the crux of what cancer is – uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.) This is based on limited human data, but should not be ignored when considering what lands in your plate from the risk buffet. And let’s be honest – when you are exhausted, preventative behaviors often get post-poned. Now let’s add the other risk layers: poorly fitting gear that may allow increased contamination and exposure (particularly in women or any person of smaller stature). Family history. Breast density. Reproductive history. Genetics. Age. Alcohol use. Lifetime hormonal exposures. Years of service. It adds up. [Screening recommendations](https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening) aren’t identical either, leaving people confused. Most endorse starting screening at age 40 but then vary on how often (annually or every other year) and until what age screening should be repeated. That’s not even the biggest issue though. ***Here’s the real problem: these guidelines are written for general population and “women considered to be at average risk”.*** For all their good, the guidelines do not fully account for cumulative exposures, shift work, or equipment history. The [National Cancer Institute](https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/hp/breast-ovarian-genetics-pdq) (NCI) specifically notes that cancer risk models do not include environmental or chemical exposures, occupation, shift work, or years of service. That doesn’t mean those exposures shouldn’t be discussed. I would argue it’s exactly why *you* need to advocate for yourself on these matters. **Screening recommendations also apply to people without symptoms**. A new lump, nipple or skin change, unexplained swelling, or persistent focal pain isn’t a routine screening question. It deserves evaluation now, regardless of your age or when you had your last mammogram. I’m not suggesting employment as a first responder alone automatically qualifies someone for screening before age 40 or makes every first responder high risk. The truth is that research involving female firefighters is still limited and one reason insurers may not recognize occupational risks alone as justification for additional imaging. That also doesn’t mean you should accept a one-size-fits-all answer. Ask your provider to document *your* occupation, *your* exposure history, *your* reproductive history, *your* family history and *your* breast density. Request a recognized breast cancer risk assessment and ask whether your **complete risk profile** supports earlier mammography, annual screening, or supplemental imaging such as [MRI](https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html). If your physician’s answer is simply, “You’re too young,” don’t be afraid to follow-up with, “what risk information are you actually considering when you say that?” Yes, the research is limited, but limited evidence is not the same as evidence of no risk. These things should never be an excuse to ignore occupational concerns. Remember: **It’s not about the “one call”. It’s about the thousands of exposures and each of your personal risk factors stacked together.** If a healthcare professional isn’t willing to have that conversation, find one who will. You’re willing to risk everything for your community. You deserve a provider willing to look at *your* *whole* *risk profile*. **Christine Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,** Director, Front Line Extended Care / Staff Provider*, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Health & Wellness --- ### [Q3: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/q3-chief-to-chief-2/) **Published:** July 27, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2009-1-30-Vehicle-hit-pedestrian-025.jpg)For this Chief to Chief, I am shifting gears significantly to a subject that has recently surfaced within some of our partner agencies. To be honest, I didn’t know anything about it before I retired. By fortune or luck, our department avoided this issue during my tenure. What I am talking about is Compassionate Use Programs (CUP). In Texas specifically, it is called the Texas Compassionate Use Program or TCUP. The TCUP program is run by the Texas Department of Public Safety and information on the program can be found using this link <https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/compassionate-use-program>. If you are one of our partners outside of Texas, I can assure you that your state is either looking at or already has some sort of similar law or program enacted. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), there are at least 40 states plus D.C. that now have comprehensive medical cannabis programs. In the last 12-18 months, four of our partner departments have had to address this issue. If it has not affected your department yet, it will at some point. **History** Compassionate Use Programs have gone through three distinct phases over the last 30 years, and public safety employment is just now entering the picture in phase three. In 1996, California passed the country’s original medical marijuana law, and Colorado followed suit in 2000. Over the following decade, about two dozen more states adopted similar comprehensive programs. By 2012, a handful of states had legalized recreational marijuana use entirely. The second wave took a distinctly more cautious and conservative approach that began to spread through conservative states between 2013 and 2017. The original Texas law, Senate Bill 339, was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 1, 2015. At the time, Texas was part of this wave of states passing narrow “low-THC/high-CBD” laws, mostly limited to CBD oil for epilepsy, rather than full medical marijuana programs. In 2025, with the passage of HB46 and the Governor’s signature, the Texas program has effectively graduated out of its original 2015 category and for all practical purposes is a comprehensive medical cannabis program. Like many other state programs, qualifying conditions include chronic pain (>90 days), traumatic brain injury, PTSD, cancer, epilepsy/seizure disorders, terminal illness, and others. All of these are common diagnoses among police, fire, and EMS personnel. Because of individual state laws and programs, many public safety employees across the United States are now potentially eligible for state legal, physician-prescribed cannabis products. The third and newest development in these programs is the employee protection layer. This is an entirely separate question from whether a patient can legally, under state laws, obtain cannabis at all. Most of the original laws give no job protection whatsoever and herein lies the problem. These state laws are forcing fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies to address the employment protection issue. Regardless of state laws, federally, marijuana remains a Schedule I drug. For departments that use NFPA 1580 as their medical standard, Chapter 13.13 specifically prohibits the use of marijuana for recreational or medical reasons. Employers may test for THC and take adverse action against a registered patient. Agencies are not required to accommodate use. However, an underlying condition, like PTSD or chronic pain, may be ADA-protected, and adverse actions against the employee require careful documentation. Compassionate Use Programs create real gaps for public safety employees and their departments. **A Few Things to Consider** Specifically for law enforcement agencies and fire marshal offices, cannabis use could result in a federal firearms disqualification. Marijuana remains Schedule I. Under the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)), any “unlawful user” of a controlled substance is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, and a state prescription is no defense. Active use under Compassionate Use laws is incompatible with armed duty and truthful completion of ATF Form 4473. Use of cannabis products can have certification, clearance, and evaluation impacts. Participation under Compassionate Use Programs raises issues for state peace officers and first-responder licensing standards, security clearances (federal drug-use criteria), pre-employment psychological screening, and fitness-for-duty determinations. Impairment and 24-hour recall. Oral THC has delayed onset (30-120 min) and prolonged duration (6-8+ hours at higher doses). Residual deficits in complex divided-attention tasks have been demonstrated up to 24 hours. Personnel subject to call-back cannot reliably guarantee an unimpaired state. Drug testing cannot establish impairment. Urinary THC metabolites persist from days to weeks after use. A positive screen cannot distinguish lawful off-duty use from on-duty impairment, and no validated per se impairment threshold exists, complicating discipline, post-accident review, and litigation. Many fire and law enforcement departments receive FEMA and other federal grants tied to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which pushes departments toward zero-tolerance policies regardless of state law. Firefighters who hold a CDL to drive apparatus may face separate DOT drug-testing rules that don’t recognize any state medical exception at all. “Fit for duty” is a separate question from “legal.” That distinction is the conflict between Compassionate Use Programs and public safety employment. Some departments have negotiated agreements stating that a positive THC test won’t count as a disciplinary positive if the employee holds a valid medical cannabis card. But holding that card doesn’t settle the fitness-for-duty question on its own, since first responders operate heavy apparatus, enter hazardous environments, and provide emergency medical care. In practice, an employee can test positive while properly enrolled in a Compassionate Use Program. That same employee can be evaluated and cleared by a medical professional with no signs of impairment or performance decline and still be deemed unfit for duty by the department. When that happens, the employee may be placed on leave and asked to produce a negative test before returning to work. If paid and unpaid leave run out without that happening, the department may treat the failure to return as a resignation. Unions in these situations have argued that such outcomes violate the spirit of Compassionate Use Program protection and have threatened litigation. The Americans with Disabilities Act complicates it further. Conditions like PTSD, one of Compassionate Use Program’s qualifying conditions, are often disabilities under the ADA, which triggers an interactive accommodation process. But reasonable accommodation doesn’t have to mean tolerating on-duty impairment risk, so departments can still deny marijuana use as the specific accommodation while accommodating the underlying condition another way. **What to Do** Talk to us up front about what a real fitness-for-duty evaluation for an individual in a Compassionate Use Program should look like. If you are using NFPA 1580 as your medical standard and you are receiving medical recommendation forms, be prepared to deal with an employee we cannot recommend for duty because of cannabis use. We provide medical recommendations, department policy dictates what happens to the employee. Not working this out up front can strain department/medical vendor relationships. It can also result in grievances or lawsuits filed by the individual against the department. Separate the ADA interactive accommodation conversation about the underlying condition, and the drug testing/discipline conversation about on-duty impairment. Running them together is how good departments end up looking like they punished someone for having PTSD instead of for a safety concern. Train your supervisors on what reasonable suspicion looks like, and document everything. Protection should stop at impairment, and discipline should start there too, nowhere else. Get your employing organization, your state fire chiefs association, and your labor unions involved. If Illinois and Maryland can pass first-responder-specific legislation, your state legislators can too. State legislatures are far more likely to listen to a coalition of cities, counties, emergency services districts, fire chiefs, and labor unions who have banded together than to a single department scrambling after a bad outcome. I opened this column admitting I was lucky. My department never had to work through this while I was there. Your department may not have that luxury much longer. Compassionate Use Programs aren’t going away, and the legal landscape around them is still being built in real time, state by state, sometimes department by department. The chiefs who get ahead of it now, with real policy, real training, and real coordination with their legal, legislative, fire department members, and union leaders are the ones who’ll handle this well when it lands on their desk. The ones who wait are the ones who’ll be reading about their own department in a headline. Go to <https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/> and download our one-page information sheet and get ahead of it. **John Sherwood, M.S., CFE, FSCEO** *Chief of Staff, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Chief to Chief --- ### [What Annual Physicals Are Telling Us About First Responder Health](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/what-annual-physicals-are-telling-us-about-first-responder-health/) **Published:** July 28, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Image-6-e1785263247557.jpg)Annual physicals provide a unique view into the health of our first responders. Most firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMS professionals do not arrive because they feel sick. They are working, answering calls, exercising, and performing the job. Many consider themselves healthy because they remain capable of doing what is required of them. The physical often tells a more complicated story. Across aggregated clinic data from thousands of public-safety professionals, several findings appear repeatedly. Elevated blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, excess body fat, reduced aerobic capacity, poor sleep, and behavioral-health concerns are common. More importantly, these findings rarely occur by themselves. They tend to stack across populations, regardless of geographic location. Throughout multiple states and hundreds of departments, we continue to see many of the same problems. **Blood pressure remains one of the most common findings** Elevated blood pressure is the most frequent abnormality identified during annual physicals. Aggregated clinic data from hundreds of departments across 11 states reveals a concerning trend: more than 50% of first responders have blood pressure readings consistent with hypertension. Even more alarming, some arrive for routine physicals with blood pressure in a critical range, despite feeling completely normal and reporting no symptoms. That is part of the problem with hypertension. Most people do not feel it. A first responder may complete a shift, work out, and perform demanding occupational tasks while elevated blood pressure continues to affect the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, and brain. One abnormal reading does not automatically establish a diagnosis. Caffeine, nicotine, pain, stress, poor sleep, and rushing into the appointment can all increase blood pressure. However, an elevated reading should lead to a repeat measurement after proper rest, home monitoring, or follow-up with a healthcare professional. It should not be dismissed simply because the individual feels fine. Unfortunately, it is also a year-over-year problem for many patients. **Cardiovascular risk is usually more than one number** Elevated blood pressure is often accompanied by other findings. More than two-thirds of firefighters in aggregated clinic data demonstrate some form of dyslipidemia. This may include elevated LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, or a combination of abnormalities. Individually, each result may appear manageable. Together, elevated blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, poor glucose regulation, excess body fat, and reduced aerobic fitness can represent a meaningful cardiovascular risk profile. Approximately 27% of the population also meets criteria for prediabetes or diabetes. Elevated blood glucose contributes to inflammation and damage within the blood vessels, creating an environment where cardiovascular disease can develop and progress. This is especially important in public safety because emergency response creates an immediate increase in cardiovascular demand. Heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones rise quickly. Heavy equipment, heat, dehydration, interrupted sleep, and physical exertion add to that demand. The emergency may last only a few minutes. The underlying cardiovascular disease may have been developing for years. **Excess weight and obesity remain common** Body composition should also be evaluated honestly. Approximately 46% of the public-safety population is classified as overweight, while another 40% meets criteria for obesity. Other comparisons of firefighters and law enforcement officers have found that more than 90% of the combined population is overweight or obese. First responders often point out that BMI can misclassify muscular individuals. That concern is reasonable, but research in firefighters has shown that BMI is more likely to miss excess body fat than incorrectly classify a muscular firefighter as obese. BMI should not be used alone. Waist circumference, body-fat percentage, visceral fat, laboratory values, and aerobic capacity provide a clearer picture. As body fat and visceral fat increase, blood pressure, glucose regulation, cholesterol, and aerobic capacity generally worsen. **Cardiorespiratory fitness appears to provide some protection** Higher aerobic capacity is consistently associated with a more favorable cardiovascular and metabolic profile. First responders with better aerobic fitness generally have lower body-fat percentages, less visceral fat, smaller waist measurements, and more favorable cholesterol and insulin markers. Fitness does not remove occupational exposures, but it appears to provide additional physiological reserve. That reserve matters. The cardiovascular demands of an emergency response are not adjusted for age, sleep, body composition, or years of service. The job still requires the work to be completed. An annual physical should therefore evaluate more than whether someone is free of known disease. It should also consider whether the individual has the capacity to tolerate the predictable demands of the occupation. **Sleep may be the most overlooked finding** More than 40% of public-safety professionals in aggregated clinic screening report some degree of clinically relevant insomnia. A significant number screen at a moderate or severe level. Poor sleep affects far more than fatigue. It can worsen blood pressure, appetite, glucose control, recovery, concentration, mood, and reaction time. It is also associated with anxiety, depression, alcohol misuse, burnout, and traumatic stress. “Just sleep more” isn’t practical advice for most first responders. Rotating schedules, interrupted sleep from emergency calls, overtime, and the challenge of sleeping during the day to recover often make quality rest nearly impossible. Persistent insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, witnessed apneas, or difficulty recovering between shifts should lead to a more complete evaluation. Sleep apnea, shift-work disorder, behavioral-health concerns, alcohol use, caffeine use, and the individual’s schedule may all need to be considered. **The physical should lead to a plan** An annual physical is more than a requirement completed once a year. Abnormal findings should lead to clear next steps. The individual should understand what was found, what needs to be repeated, what requires referral, and when a follow-up should occur. General advice is rarely enough. Telling someone to lose weight, reduce stress, exercise more, or sleep better does not provide a plan. Annual surveillance provides early recognition – an opportunity to address hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, poor aerobic fitness, sleep disorders, and behavioral-health concerns before they contribute to an emergency, disability, or shortened career. First responders spend their careers responding after something has gone wrong. The annual physical gives us the opportunity to act earlier. **Mike Conner, DMSc, APA-C,** *CEO, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Health & Wellness --- ### [April: Stress Awareness Month](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/april-stress-awareness-month/) **Published:** April 1, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month, an initiative established in 1992 to highlight the prevalence of stress and its negative effects on individuals, as well as to promote strategies for coping effectively. There is no single definition of stress; however, the American Institute of Stress most commonly describes it as a physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension. There are various forms, including eustress, which is considered beneficial; distress, which is harmful; acute stress, lasting for a short duration; and chronic stress, which persists over time. During these times, the body experiences hormonal surges that can elevate heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. If these responses are sustained, they may contribute to long-term health consequences such as headaches, nausea, stomach pain, heart disease, and stroke. Symptoms are highly individualized; each person reacts differently based on their unique circumstances and resilience. Recognizing ones own symptoms, developing effective coping mechanisms, and knowing when and where to seek assistance if symptoms become overwhelming are key components in managing stress successfully. Just as stress affects individuals in different ways, each person may have their own coping mechanisms that are most effective for them. Healthy strategies for managing stress include ensuring adequate sleep, engaging in regular exercise, reading a book, talking with a friend for emotional support, and possibly turning off social media for a period of time. While having access to the world at our fingertips can be beneficial, it also has its fair share of risks. Scrolling for hours can affect sleep, comparing ones life to others can cause jealousy, and reading articles that may or may not be true can cause an emotional response. When needed, establishing care with a counselor or therapist can be a great resource. Try to look for a professional that has similar experiences, for example, there are counseling services that specialize in first responders or military. Turning to alcohol and/or drugs is never a good option, as these typically only cause additional problems. References: <https://www.stress.org/news/stress-awareness-month-tips-for-keeping-tensions-in-check/> [https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/assets/wellness–stress-awareness-month.pdf](https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/assets/wellness--stress-awareness-month.pdf) <https://www.stress.org/what-is-stress/> **Lauren Daub, PA-C,** *Staff Provider, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Behavioral Health --- ### [Summer Readiness: Protecting Fire Responders When It’s Hot](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/summer-readiness-protecting-fire-responders-when-its-hot/) **Published:** July 27, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** When temperatures climb into the triple digits, the danger isn’t just the environment—it’s what happens underneath the gear. Firefighters are responding to emergencies in bunker gear that traps heat and prevents sweat from cooling the body. Law enforcement officers spend hours in body armor, dark uniforms, and patrol vehicles that can quickly become ovens. Add in physically demanding calls, long shifts, and limited opportunities to hydrate or rest, and the risk of heat-related illness rises dramatically. Heat stress isn’t just uncomfortable. It can quickly become life-threatening ## Why First Responders Face a Higher Risk Unlike the average person, first responders can’t simply avoid the heat. Their work requires heavy protective equipment, rapid physical exertion, and long periods outdoors. Several factors increase the risk of heat illness, including: - Bunker gear and body armor that trap heat and reduce sweat evaporation - Intense physical activity during firefighting, foot pursuits, rescues, or physical confrontations - Long shifts with missed meals, skipped water breaks, and limited recovery time - Dark uniforms and hot pavement that increase heat absorption - Increased cardiovascular strain from the combination of heat and physical exertion By the time someone feels thirsty or notices symptoms, they’re often already behind. ## Six Ways to Reduce Heat Stress on the Job ### 1. Build Mandatory Work and Recovery Periods Recovery is part of the job—not a sign of weakness. Departments should establish work/rest cycles during extreme heat, especially when temperatures exceed 100°F. Firefighters should remove or loosen PPE during rehabilitation whenever possible, while law enforcement officers should use air-conditioned patrol vehicles to cool down after physically demanding calls. Waiting until someone says they need a break isn’t enough. Recovery periods should be built into operations. ### 2. Hydrate Before, During, and After the Shift Hydration starts long before the first call. Many responders begin their shifts already dehydrated from caffeine, alcohol, illness, or simply not drinking enough water the day before. Starting a shift dehydrated makes it much harder for the body to regulate temperature once physical activity begins. Drink water consistently throughout the day instead of waiting until you’re thirsty. For most routine shifts, water is all that’s needed. Sports drinks should generally be reserved for prolonged periods of heavy sweating or extended operations. ### 3. Don’t Ignore Pre-Existing Dehydration Even mild dehydration increases cardiovascular strain, reduces physical performance, and causes core body temperature to rise more quickly. Combined with heavy gear and extreme heat, dehydration can contribute to serious conditions including: - Heat exhaustion - Heat stroke - Acute kidney injury - Rhabdomyolysis - Sudden cardiac events Hydration isn’t just a scene responsibility—it’s a daily habit. ### 4. Cool the Patient Immediately When heat stroke occurs, every minute matters. Heat stroke is a true medical emergency characterized by a core temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher along with altered mental status such as confusion, slurred speech, or unusual behavior. Rapid cooling should begin immediately. Cold water immersion remains the gold standard whenever possible. If that’s unavailable, use any available cold water methods such as ice slurries, hoses, or evaporative cooling techniques. The faster cooling begins, the better the outcome. ### 5. Know the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Recognizing symptoms early can save a life. **Heat exhaustion** often presents with: - Heavy sweating - Fatigue - Dizziness - Headache - Nausea - Cool or clammy skin **Heat stroke** may include: - Confusion - Slurred speech - Loss of coordination - Hot skin - Altered mental status The biggest warning sign is a change in mental status. If someone seems confused, disoriented, or “not acting right,” treat it as a medical emergency. ### 6. Watch Out for Each Other One of the strongest tools against heat illness is your crew. Heat illness often develops gradually, and those experiencing it may not recognize how impaired they’ve become. That’s why active monitoring matters. Check in with your partner. Watch for changes in behavior, coordination, or decision-making. Supervisors should proactively monitor crews instead of waiting for someone to report symptoms. A simple conversation may prevent a medical emergency. ## Additional Risk Factors Some responders face an even greater risk during extreme heat, including those who: - Recently recovered from an illness - Have a higher body mass index (BMI) - Take medications that affect hydration or temperature regulation - Use medications or supplements that increase cardiovascular strain Knowing these risk factors allows departments and individuals to make smarter operational decisions before an emergency occurs. ## The Bottom Line When temperatures exceed 100°F, every firefighter and law enforcement officer begins the shift at a disadvantage. Protective equipment, physical exertion, and environmental heat create conditions where heat illness can develop quickly. Departments that prioritize hydration, recovery, active monitoring, and rapid cooling aren’t simply improving comfort—they’re protecting the health, performance, and lives of the people who serve their communities every day. Heat injuries are largely preventable. Preparation, education, and a culture that values recovery are some of the most effective tools we have for keeping first responders safe throughout the summer. **Brandi Kamper, PA-C,** *Staff Provider/Office Manager, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Health & Wellness --- ### [National Public Health Week 2026: Ready! Set! Action!](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/national-public-health-week-2026-ready-set-action/) **Published:** April 1, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the programs, professionals, and everyday actions that help keep our communities healthy. Organized by the American Public Health Association, the week highlights the powerful role prevention, education, and community partnerships play in improving quality of life. The 2026 theme, “Ready. Set. Action!”, is a call for all of us to take steps toward a healthier future. Public health has already transformed our daily lives in ways we often take for granted, like having safe drinking water, cleaner air, and safer workplaces. These advances have added decades to life expectancy and improved the health of millions of people. But public health doesn’t belong only to healthcare providers, scientists, or hospitals. It belongs to all of us. Small daily actions can make a big difference. Staying active, eating balanced meals, managing stress, and keeping up with preventive care are simple ways individuals can improve their own health. At the same time, supporting community initiatives like local wellness programs, safe parks and walking spaces, or health education efforts all help create healthier environments for everyone. Organizations across the country are also stepping up to support these efforts. At Front Line Mobile Health, we see public health in action every day. By providing occupational health services, medical surveillance, wellness programs, and preventive care for first responders and workers, our goal is to keep the people who protect our communities healthy enough to continue serving others. Prevention, early detection, and access to care are key parts of building a healthier workforce and stronger communities. This National Public Health Week (April 6–12, 2026) is a reminder that good health doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when individuals, organizations, and communities work together. So ready! Set! Go take action! Start a healthy habit, support a local wellness initiative, check in on a neighbor, or simply encourage someone to prioritize their health. Because when each of us takes one step forward, our entire community becomes healthier. **Christine Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,** *Director, Front Line Extended Care/Staff Provider, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Health & Wellness, National Days --- ### [Celebrating Nurses Week 2026: Honoring the Heart of Healthcare](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/celebrating-nurses-week-2026-honoring-the-heart-of-healthcare/) **Published:** April 1, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Each year during Nurses Week, we pause to recognize a profession that quietly holds the healthcare system together. It’s easy to think of nursing as bedside care in a hospital room, but that view barely scratches the surface. Nursing is one of the most versatile, resilient, and essential professions in modern healthcare—and it has been for more than a century. The modern profession of nursing is often traced to Florence Nightingale, whose work during the Crimean War transformed healthcare. At a time when infection and poor sanitation were killing more soldiers than combat wounds, she used careful observation and data to prove that cleanliness, ventilation, and nutrition dramatically reduced mortality. Her work reshaped how the world thought about healthcare and established principles that still guide nursing today: prevention, observation, patient advocacy, and compassionate care. She started what makes nurses truly unique – their ability to combine science with humanity. Nurses interpret complex data, manage treatments, and make critical clinical decisions. At the same time, they provide reassurance, comfort, and dignity during moments when people feel scared, overwhelmed, or alone. They see the whole person, not just the diagnosis. They notice subtle changes before alarms sound and advocate for patients who may not know how to advocate for themselves. One of the most remarkable aspects of nursing is its incredible range of roles. Nurses practice in nearly every corner of healthcare—far beyond the hospital bedside. They serve as educators, researchers, administrators, clinicians, and policy leaders. They help develop infection control practices, advance medical research, guide public health initiatives, and design the systems that support patient care. There are endless pathways for growth, leadership, and impact. In fact, no matter which part of healthcare you examine – whether walking a patient through the hardest moments of their life or helping build the technology or software that supports modern medicine – you will almost always find a nurse involved. ***Nursing is not a single job;*** ***it is an entire ecosystem of care***. My own appreciation for nursing didn’t come immediately. Before becoming a nurse, I worked as a firefighter and paramedic. My interactions with nurses were brief, intense handoffs in the emergency department. I didn’t fully see everything happening behind the scenes. Becoming a nurse was humbling. I quickly realized nurses weren’t just caring for patients. They were connecting the entire healthcare system. They coordinated with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and families while constantly assessing patients and responding to subtle changes. One of the best descriptions I’ve heard is that a single nursing shift can feel like being in the middle of a mass casualty incident for twelve hours straight. Nurses are lifting patients, managing competing priorities, delaying meals, and pushing through physical and mental exhaustion—all while providing exceptional care. Nursing has come a long way since Florence Nightingale in the 1850s, but its spirit remains the same: vigilance, compassion, advocacy, and service. This Nurses Week, take a moment to recognize the nurses around you. Behind every recovery, every comforting conversation, and every carefully monitored patient is a nurse whose dedication often goes unseen. ***Healthcare simply would not function without them.*** **Christine Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C,** *Director, Front Line Extended Care/Staff Provider, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Health & Wellness, National Days --- ### [International Firefighters’ Day: A Former Firefighter’s Tribute to Those Still on the Line](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/international-firefighters-day-a-former-firefighters-tribute-to-those-still-on-the-line/) **Published:** April 1, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Fire is in the job title, but these days, actually *fighting* fires is often the rare part of being a firefighter. Most shifts aren’t spent stretching hose lines or making a push down a smoky hallway. They’re spent answering the calls that make up the bulk of modern fire service work—medical runs, lift assists, wrecks, alarms, welfare checks, and the endless moments where someone just needs help and 911 is the only number they know to dial. That reality doesn’t make the job any less demanding. In many ways, it makes it more unpredictable—because you can go from routine to life-or-death without warning, and you’re expected to be ready for all of it. Christmas Eve of 2021 is the perfect snapshot of what the job has become. While most people were thinking about presents under the tree, last-minute errands, and getting home to family, we were doing what firefighters do on most modern shifts: running a medical call. No working fire. No smoke showing. Just a dispatch tone, an address, and the kind of problem that lands on the fire department’s doorstep because we’re the ones who can get there fast and do something about it. The call came in as “pregnant female, bleeding”—serious, but not the kind of call that sends you flying down the road with lights and sirens. My lieutenant and I were only a few minutes out when dispatch came back over the radio and said the words that change everything: “Be advised, this is now a childbirth.” The tone in the cab shifted instantly. For me, this would be my third child delivery. For my lieutenant, it would be his first. And as every firefighter knows, no matter how many times you’ve done it, childbirth in the field is never routine. Our scene size-up was chaos. We pulled up to an apartment complex and found a crowd gathered around an F-150. In the middle of it all, a woman lay supine in the truck bed—clearly in active labor. My lieutenant sent me in to make contact while he grabbed the OB kit. Before I could get more than a few words out, I saw the baby crowning. There was no time to think—only to act. Two pushes later, that baby entered the world—still enclosed in the amniotic sac. It’s a striking sight, but not, clinically speaking, a perfect delivery. I remember holding the newborn while my Lieutenant, working carefully around the reality of his bear‑sized paws, brought in both index fingers and delicately broke the sac. It may be the gentlest work either of us ever did in uniform. I always tell people that the three to five seconds you wait for a newborn to cry feel like an entire lifetime. Time stretches, your heart stops, and you suddenly become very aware of every decision you’ve ever made. Then comes that first cry, and just like that, the universe snaps back into place—healthy, breathing, and very much ready to announce their arrival. One of the most incredible moments of my life happened right there in the bed of a pickup truck on Christmas Eve—because of course it did. We cut the cord, wrapped the newborn up tight, and placed her into her mother’s arms just as the paramedic unit rolled in. The crew hopped out, ready to take over, only to pause, look around, and realize the job was already done. Scene secured. Baby delivered. Christmas miracle achieved. The satisfaction in that moment was completely off the charts (if you know, you know). Exhausting, surreal, and unforgettable—definitely not how I imagined spending Christmas Eve, but I wouldn’t trade that memory for anything. **What the Fire Service Gives You—and What It Asks of You** Calls like that one taught me something important: the job is never just about the emergencies. It means helping people during their most vulnerable moments, whether they’re tragic or miraculous, and doing your best to support them. Firefighting shapes you in ways you don’t fully understand until years later. It teaches you discipline, humility, and how to stay calm when the world around you is anything but. It teaches you to trust your training, trust your instincts, and trust the person standing next to you. And above all, it teaches you the meaning of service. **The Brotherhood and Sisterhood That Carry You Through** Every firefighter knows the job is built on the strength of the crew. You learn to read each other’s faces after a tough call. You learn to laugh together at 2 a.m. when exhaustion makes everything funny. You learn to sit quietly together when a call hits harder than expected. Those bonds don’t fade when you leave the service. They become part of who you are. **The Weight Firefighters Carry—Often Quietly** The public sees the heroism, the gear, the trucks, the flames. What they don’t always see is the emotional weight firefighters carry: • The calls that stay with you long after shift change • The holidays and milestones missed • The physical toll of years of hard work • The mental toll of witnessing the worst moments of people’s lives And yet, firefighters show up—every shift, every call—because that’s what the job demands and because that’s who they are. **A Message to Those Still Serving** To every firefighter—career, volunteer, wildland, structural, rural, urban—you are the backbone of your communities. You are the steady hands in chaos. You are the calm voice in someone’s darkest moment. You are the ones who run toward what everyone else runs away from. You may not seek recognition, but you deserve it. You deserve to be honored for the courage you show, the sacrifices you make, and the heart you bring to every call. As a former firefighter, I carry deep respect for the work you do. The fire service shaped me, challenged me, and gave me some of the most meaningful moments of my life—including a Christmas Eve delivery in the back of an F-150 that I’ll never forget. It is all of this that drives the work we do at Front Line Mobile Health. Our mission isn’t just to make sure firefighters can do the job—and do it well today—but that they can sustain a full career and actually enjoy the retirement they’ve earned. Firefighters face three threats that end more lives than flames ever will: cardiac events, cancer, and suicide. We are intent on attacking all three by prioritizing early detection, proactive health monitoring, and a culture that treats physical and mental wellness as operational readiness—not an afterthought. If we can help firefighters stay healthier, stay on the job longer, and walk into retirement with their health intact, then we’re not just supporting the fire service—we’re helping revolutionize it. **Today, We Honor You** International Firefighters’ Day is a reminder of the bravery, resilience, and humanity that define this profession. It’s a day to pause, reflect, and say thank you. To those still on the line: stay safe, take care of each other, and know that your service matters more than you may ever fully realize. **Cody Woodward,** *Deputy Chief of Operations, Front Line Mobile Health* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-2.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-3.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-4.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-5.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-6.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-7.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-8.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-9.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-10.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Image-11.jpeg) **Categories:** National Days --- ### [Q2: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/q2-chief-to-chief/) **Published:** March 26, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ### Why Firefighter Wellness Should Be Treated Like a Fire Code, Not a Mandate ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg)I was recently in a meeting with one of our partner departments that, by policy, required strict use of NFPA 1580 for their annual wellness screenings. As we worked through several practical and operational issues created by that blanket adoption, something became clear to me. No authority fully adopts a model fire or building code in its entirety. Fire marshal offices and authorities having jurisdiction routinely adopt model codes by reference and then amend them to fit local authority, conditions, policy, and resources. So why should firefighter health and wellness be treated differently? The 2025 edition of NFPA 1580 is now the consolidated standard combining NFPA 1581, 1582, 1583, and 1584. The consolidated edition provides an important framework for firefighter occupational safety, medical evaluations, and wellness programming. However, treating it as a one-size-fits-all mandate rather than a model standard misses how codes are intended to function. Local adoption allows flexibility and thoughtful modification. What works for one department may not work for a neighboring jurisdiction. Just as with fire and building codes, two neighboring departments can enforce quite different versions of the same model code while still meeting its intent. Fire and building codes exist because risk is inherent, and firefighting is no exception. NFPA has long acknowledged that fire is an unavoidable part of modern society. It cannot be eliminated, only managed to an acceptable level of risk. Firefighting mirrors that reality. It is an inherently hazardous profession that exposes firefighters to extreme cardiovascular strain, heat stress, cancer-causing contaminants, sleep disruption, and significant mental health challenges. The goal is not to eliminate risk but to manage it intelligently. Annual wellness screenings and fitness programs serve as the risk-management system for firefighter health, much like codes serve as the risk-management system for the code enforcement environment. Another core principle of NFPA codes is that they establish minimum standards, not ideal or best-case conditions. Fire and building codes do not make structures perfectly safe, they establish a baseline below which risk becomes unacceptable. Firefighter health and wellness programs function the same way. Annual physicals, mental health evaluations, and baseline fitness standards are not designed to create elite athletes, nor are they punitive. They are minimum thresholds meant to reduce preventable injury, illness, and death. Expecting wellness programs to deliver perfect health is no more realistic than expecting a fire code to prevent every fire. NFPA also recognizes that relying on individual choice or market pressure alone does not produce consistent safety outcomes. Without regulation, safety measures are often delayed, avoided, or unevenly applied. Firefighter health is no different. Without a structured, formal wellness program, firefighters often delay medical care, normalize symptoms, work through injuries, or avoid screenings altogether due to stigma, fear, or cultural expectations. We would never rely on building owners to voluntarily add exits or fire protection systems, and we should not rely on firefighters to self-regulate their health in a profession that historically rewards toughness and endurance. Risk in the fire service is also not private. It is public. Fire risk affects occupants, firefighters, and entire communities. Likewise, a firefighter’s health impacts more than just the individual. It affects crew safety, incident performance, apparatus operations, public trust, and workers’ compensation and pension systems. An unhealthy building puts responders and the public at risk. An unhealthy firefighter does the same. There is a hard truth in the fire service that codes are written in blood. Many fire and building code provisions exist because people died. The same can be said for firefighter wellness standards. Cardiac events remain one of the leading causes of line-of-duty deaths. Cancer diagnoses continue to rise. Suicides occur far too often. Musculoskeletal injuries routinely shorten careers. Firefighter wellness programs are not theoretical concepts. They are built on documented fatalities, disability claims, early retirements, and decades of data and research. Ignoring those lessons simply repeats history. Fire codes also recognize that safety is not static. Building codes address design and construction, but fire codes focus on maintenance, operations, and how conditions change over time. Firefighter health follows the same pattern. Hiring standards establish entry-level fitness and health, but annual wellness screenings are what monitor how conditions evolve over a career. Passing a pre-employment physical, or even a single annual screening, does not guarantee lifelong health. Buildings that passed inspection at construction can still become dangerous. Health, like safety, degrades without inspection and maintenance. NFPA codes are built around the concept of acceptable risk, not zero risk. Fire codes do not close buildings because they might catch fire. Wellness programs should not remove firefighters because they have risk factors. Instead, screenings identify manageable risks and allow for early intervention. The objective is to keep firefighters working safely for as long as possible, not to exclude them unnecessarily. That same philosophy is reflected in performance-based options. NFPA allows alternative methods and performance-based designs that meet intent without rigid uniformity. In firefighter health and wellness, this translates to individualized fitness plans, medical accommodations, and return-to-duty programs that allow firefighters to remain employed and retire on their terms. The intent is survivability and longevity, not perfection. Finally, none of this works without consistent enforcement. Codes that are not enforced are meaningless. Wellness programs that are optional, punitive, or unsupported by leadership are performative at best. For health and wellness programs to succeed, they must be mandatory, non-punitive, confidential, and supported by both department leadership and labor. In the end, firefighter health and wellness programs are the fire code for firefighter fitness and wellness. Fire and building codes exist because we accept that fire is inevitable. Wellness programs exist because aging, illness, and injury are also inevitable in firefighting. Adopting a modified version of NFPA 1580 is not only acceptable, it is consistent with how every other model code is implemented. NFPA 1580 even allows jurisdictions to achieve compliance through phased-in schedules. Just as we inspect buildings every year because conditions change, we screen firefighters because risk changes. We do not call fire codes punitive to building owners, we call them life safety. Firefighter health and wellness is no different. **John Sherwood, M.S., CFE, FSCEO** *Chief of Staff, Front Line Mobile Health* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MVC-779L.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D75_6144-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4825-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [MEDICAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FIRE SERVICE: A CAREER-LONG PROTECTION STRATEGY](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-intelligence-in-the-fire-service-a-career-long-protection-strategy/) **Published:** March 24, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ### MEDICAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FIRE SERVICE: A CAREER-LONG PROTECTION STRATEGY For years, medical teams in the military were responsible for more than treating illness or injury. They provided commanders with a clear understanding of risk across the force. What were the current health threats? Where were vulnerabilities developing? What could be sustained in training and combat, and what needed to be addressed before it became a liability? What was the organizational readiness rate? That function was not about removing people from the fight. It was about preserving readiness, mitigating risk, and maintaining lethality. The fire service operates in a similarly demanding environment, but I have noticed that same level of medical clarity is often missing. Most fire chiefs can describe their department’s operational posture in detail. They know staffing levels, response times, apparatus status, and which companies are out of service. They track maintenance schedules and understand where strain exists within the system because equipment failure has immediate consequences on the fireground. That same level of visibility is difficult to ascertain when it comes to the health of the firefighters operating that equipment. **Screening vs Intelligence** Health data is collected in most departments. New hire physicals are completed. Annual evaluations are performed. In some cases, additional screening is layered in over time. But collecting data is not the same as understanding it, and without structure, integration, and longitudinal tracking, those data points remain isolated. They sit in different files, at different clinics, across different years, and they rarely inform operational decisions. What I continue to see, both operationally and through large datasets, is that the underlying health risk in the fire service is not subtle. In many departments, the majority of firefighters are either overweight or meet criteria for obesity, with a significant portion meeting criteria for obesity alone. Hypertension, dyslipidemia, and early metabolic dysfunction are common findings, often identified well before they are consistently managed. Behavioral health follows a similar pattern. Compassion fatigue, burnout, and sleep disorders are consistently reported in occupational screenings, often presenting subclinically and building gradually before they manifest as functional impairment or loss of career. These conditions do not develop overnight. They build over years of service, shaped by shift work, sleep disruption, heat exposure, and the cumulative physiological and behavioral demands of the job. When those trends are not tracked, they remain invisible until they present as a problem, and that problem shows up in ways every chief recognizes: more time off, increased backfill, unplanned retirements, and rising costs tied to conditions that have been developing for years. Having a screening program provides snapshots, while medical intelligence informs patterns, decision criteria, and policy direction. **What Medical Intelligence Looks Like** Most departments are not lacking data. They are lacking integration, and that gap prevents leaders from seeing the full picture of risk within their organization. Medical intelligence connects cardiovascular screening, behavioral health assessment, cancer screening, and ongoing care into a single, structured system. It links body composition, physical fitness, blood pressure, lipid panels, and metabolic markers with validated behavioral health measures and occupational cancer risk. More importantly, it tracks those variables over time and ensures that abnormal findings are not just identified but followed through to resolution. This is how health data can inform leadership decisions. When trends are visible, chiefs can see where cardiovascular risk is increasing across the department, where metabolic disease is beginning to cluster, and where behavioral strain may be accumulating. That level of clarity allows for earlier intervention and more targeted use of resources, rather than reacting once a firefighter is already off shift or facing a career-altering diagnosis. **From Entry to Retirement** Medical intelligence starts on day one and builds across a career. New hire evaluations establish a baseline across cardiovascular, metabolic, and behavioral domains. Annual assessments provide trend data that shows direction, not just one point in time. Targeted screening strengthens early detection where risk is highest, and continuity of care ensures that findings are resolved before they become disqualifying events. Over time, this creates a documented health trajectory for each firefighter and a clear understanding of risk across the department. That continuity supports individual decision-making, but it also strengthens leadership’s ability to manage the organization as a whole. **The Cost of Fragmentation** Without integration, health data becomes fragmented. Cardiovascular findings may exist in one system, behavioral health assessments in another, and cancer screening added later, if at all. When records are incomplete and trends are not tracked, intervention is delayed and risk builds quietly. Operationally, that lack of clarity has consequences. Departments absorb the impact through increased injuries, higher rates of chronic disease, staffing shortages, and rising financial pressure tied to workers compensation, backfill, and early retirement. In many cases, these outcomes are linked to conditions that could have been identified and acted on earlier if the information had been connected and used. **Leadership and Readiness** Fire chiefs are responsible for operational readiness, but readiness is not limited to apparatus and staffing. It includes the health of their firefighters, and those risks are well documented across cardiovascular disease, cancer, behavioral health, and metabolic conditions. Medical intelligence brings that structure to the organization. It allows departments to preserve careers rather than lose them prematurely, support firefighters in maintaining performance over time, and ensure that more members are able to retire on their own terms. It also gives chiefs the standing to advocate for their people with data that reflects the true condition of the workforce, grounding budget requests in documented risk trends rather than assumptions and demonstrating to administrators and policymakers that the return on prevention is measurable. At its core, medical intelligence is a leadership function. It is the process of turning health data into something that can be understood, acted on, and used to protect both the firefighter and the organization. Most departments are already collecting the information. The question is whether it is being used to its full potential. **Mike Conner, DMSc, APA-C** *Chief Executive Officer, Front Line Mobile Health* **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [American Heart Month: Why Heart Health Matters—Especially for First Responders](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/american-heart-month-why-heart-health-matters-especially-for-first-responders/) **Published:** February 18, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ### American Heart Month: Why Heart Health Matters—Especially for First Responders ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/signal-2025-05-09-174515.jpeg)American Heart Month is a chance to step back and focus on something we often push to the side until it becomes a problem: heart health. For first responders, this isn’t just about personal wellness—it’s about readiness, longevity, and being able to show up fully for the people who depend on us. Physical activity has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was always involved in organized youth sports—constantly moving, competing, and learning how to work as part of a team. That early exposure to fitness and discipline laid the groundwork for what came next. When I began my freshman year at Western Colorado University, I was a scholarship football player training in a highly structured, performance-driven environment. Football emphasized deliberate preparation, accountability, and the relationship between training and operational output. After my first year, I transferred to the University of Northern Colorado and transitioned to collegiate rugby, a sport characterized by sustained cardiovascular demand and repeated high-intensity efforts under fatigue. Rugby required a high level of aerobic capacity, efficient recovery, and the ability to maintain performance despite cumulative physiological stress. That experience reinforced a principle directly applicable to firefighters and tactical athletes: cardiovascular and pulmonary capacity are not just performance enhancers—they are critical determinants of resilience, durability, and safe function in high-stress operational environments. Shortly after graduating, I entered the Army, where fitness wasn’t optional—it was mission-critical. Cardiorespiratory fitness was woven into daily life and professional expectations. Your heart health directly affected your ability to do your job, support your team, and recover under stress. That mindset stays with you. Now, as I prepare for retirement from the Army, I’m reminded that heart health doesn’t stop mattering when the uniform comes off. If anything, it matters more. Maintaining cardiovascular fitness is no longer about passing a test or meeting a standard—it’s about protecting quality of life, independence, and long-term health. One of the strongest indicators we have for longevity and healthy aging is VO₂ max, which measures how efficiently the body uses oxygen during exertion. Higher VO₂ max levels are consistently associated with lower all-cause mortality, better functional capacity, and improved quality of life as we age. In simple terms, a stronger heart and lungs mean you’re more likely to live longer—and live better. For first responders, improving and maintaining VO₂ max doesn’t mean elite-level training. It means consistent movement, aerobic conditioning, and intentional cardiovascular work that supports recovery, stress tolerance, and long-term health. This American Heart Month, my message to fellow first responders—active, retired, or transitioning—is simple: your heart has carried you through demanding work and high-stress moments. Taking care of it now is an investment in your future, your family, and the life you want to live beyond the job. **Kelly McWhirter, DMSc, MS, PA-C** *Staff Provider, Colorado Mobile Team* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_3278-scaled.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_7996.jpeg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-39.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-38.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [Meet Rebecca Blood: Behavioral Health in the Fight Against Cancer](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/meet-rebecca-blood-behavioral-health-in-the-fight-against-cancer/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8Q1A3551-Edit-Edit_websize.jpg)I’m Rebecca Blood, joining the team after 20 combined years of Army and Air Force experience. I’m a forensic and clinical psychologist and have served in a number of different roles within the Army to include working as an aviation psychologist, teaching at one of the military training academies, running a behavioral health department, and serving as an expert consultant and expert witness in multiple courts martial. I have fairly extensive experience with leadership consultation, fitness for duty assessments, high stakes psychological assessment for security clearance issues and specialized assessment and selection. I am excited to join the Front Line team and look forward to working with you all. Cancer and behavioral health are tightly intertwined – mental health factors can certainly influence coping, treatment adherence, symptom burden, and overall quality of life. The name for this field is psycho-oncology, which examines the integration of behavioral health into cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. As you probably know, receiving a cancer diagnosis can trigger a cascade of different reactions, to include acute distress, difficulty adjusting, anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. Experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms may reduce a patient’s appointment attendance, medication adherence, or willingness to pursue additional treatment. It may also stifle a patient’s ability to self-advocate, due to increased fatigue and a lack of motivation. Further, experiencing psychological symptoms can affect a patient’s ability to tolerate pain, fatigue, nausea, and cognitive complaints. There is strong evidence that psychosocial interventions can improve well-being and quality of life, both during and after cancer treatment. These interventions could include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety or depression, mindfulness-based programs, meaning-centered or existential psychotherapy, psychoeducation and supportive counseling, or structured caregiver interventions. Best practice is integrating cancer treatment and behavioral health care, with routine distress screening, risk assessment, and evidence-based psycho-oncology services. **Rebecca Blood, PhD** *Director of Human Performance & Clinical/Forensic Psychologist* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RB.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rebecca-e1769704994321.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [Q1: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/q1-chief-to-chief/) **Published:** January 28, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ### Building a Program for Firefighter Readiness and Wellness **![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg)The Mission** Our mission is simple but urgent: to change the landscape of public safety health and wellness through legislative efforts, strategic partnerships, and academic research. We want firefighters to live long enough to drain their pensions and that should be every Fire Chief’s goal. You owe it to your people. **Why Every Department Needs a Comprehensive Program** A true readiness and wellness program is built on three pillars: 1\. Address the “Big Three” – Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Suicide 2\. Ensure Operational Readiness 3\. Protect Your Investment **The Big Three** We know that the three leading causes of death in the American Fire Service are cancer, cardiovascular disease, and suicide. According to the IAFF and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, cancer accounts for about 72 percent of all IAFF member line-of-duty deaths. 1 The U.S. Fire Administration reports that roughly 50 percent of annual on-duty deaths are cardiac-related. 2 In 2024, the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance recorded 112 suicides, including 94 firefighters. Their estimates suggest that number is underreported by as much as 40 percent. 3 It doesn’t matter which statistics you use or how you rank them. All three are taking firefighters from us at alarming rates. What matters is how you respond. As Fire Chiefs, your response must be aggressive and proactive. You must implement programs that provide early screening, comprehensive evaluations, and timely intervention for all three. Because the truth is simple: these aren’t just statistics. They are your people, and they deserve better. **Ensure Operational Readiness** Your program must work to strengthen operational readiness. When your people are sick or injured, overtime costs, workers’ comp claims, and healthcare expenses rise while morale falls. With tightening budgets, economic pressures, and the constant push to reduce government spending, every dollar you save matters. There’s some good news: when you invest in a comprehensive program, those savings don’t just disappear. You can reinvest them back into the programs that make your organization stronger. Operational readiness is not just training personnel, managing emergencies, and putting out fires. It is managing the operational readiness of the people who respond to them in the same manner as you manage your apparatus and equipment. **Protect Your Investment** If you address the Big Three and strengthen your operational readiness, you’re ultimately protecting your most valuable resource which is your people. Without your people, there is no service. I know they need apparatus, equipment, and gear to do their job. But let’s be honest, none of that matters without the men and women who wear the uniform. A tenured firefighter represents years of development, thousands of hours of training, and irreplaceable institutional knowledge. As Chiefs, you already know hiring, training, and retaining skilled professionals is both time-consuming and expensive. Protect your people and you protect your purpose. **Building the Program** Three core assessments form the foundation of a readiness and wellness program. You must implement **Medical Evaluations, Job Task Performance Assessments**, and **Annual Fitness Assessments.** Together, these form the foundation for addressing the three pillars of a comprehensive program. **Medical Evaluations- Cardiopulmonary** To truly assess cardiopulmonary risk, you need a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). CPET directly measures how your heart, lungs, and muscles perform together under stress. CPET gives you an important number called VO₂ max. VO2 max is your body’s capacity to use oxygen during peak performance, and it matters that you measure it directly. Indirect methods aren’t reliable. The WFI Gerkin protocol has been shown to overestimate VO2 max by as much as 11 percent on average and as much as 30 percent in less fit obese personnel.4 Clearing personnel based on estimates invites unacceptable risk. That is why CPET is the gold standard and is used by the Mayo Clinic, the NFL Combine, and top research institutions around the world. A Mayo Clinic study followed more than 13,000 people in the general population over a ten-year period. The findings were clear: individuals with lower aerobic capacity had a significantly higher risk of both cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular death. What the Mayo Clinic study tells us is, all other factors aside, poor aerobic fitness is linked to dying sooner from almost any other cause, not just heart disease. Put simply, the single best thing you can do to live longer is to increase your aerobic capacity.5 Several other studies have shown that improving your VO₂ max by just 3.5 points or 1 MET decreases your all-cause mortality risk by as much as 10-15 percent.6,7 But VO₂ max doesn’t tell the whole story. You need a comprehensive blood panel checking A1c, testosterone for men, and specific panels that test estrogen and progesterone for women. You need a full lipid profile, and tests for apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a), both strong markers for cardiovascular risk. Measure both body composition and waist size, as these measurements are critical indicators of cardiac and metabolic health. All these tests combined give you a complete picture of a firefighter’s cardiopulmonary health risk. **Medical Evaluations- Cancer** To identify cancer risks, start with ultrasound imaging from the neck to testicles for men, and from neck to ovaries for women. This gives a detailed look at the soft organs and can catch early signs that might otherwise be missed. A chest X-ray is needed. In the mobile screening environment, it is the most practical and effective tool for identifying lung cancer. Add to the blood panel a PSA test for men to screen for prostate cancer and a CA-125 test for women to assess ovarian cancer risk. These tests create a strong foundation for early detection, helping identify cancer risks before they become life-threatening. **Medical Evaluations- Mental Health** To properly evaluate mental health, make sure your provider uses industry-standard, comprehensive assessments. These assessments should measure alcohol use, anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, sleep quality, social support, and stress both secondary and traumatic. Each of these factors plays a significant role in a firefighter’s overall health and wellness. Never forget that mental health is physical health. **Job Task Performance Assessments** When it comes to job task performance assessments, the criteria must be occupationally relevant and legally defensible. Test the specific skills required for each position: firefighter, driver engineer, lieutenant, captain, and chief officer. Start with your job descriptions or with the 15 job tasks in NFPA 1580. If your state regulatory agency provides skill sheets or certification standards, use those. You must assess job performance annually. It is the only way to ensure your members remain proficient. **Annual Fitness Assessments** Once cleared medically, personnel should undergo annual fitness testing. Include aerobic, strength, and power components such as air consumption drills, a 2,000-meter row, the 2-kilometer bike ergometer test or the well-rounded Firefighter Physical Fitness Test (deadlifts, push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 1.5-mile run).8 If needed, substitute the 1.5-mile run for any of the other aerobic capacity tests. This gives the firefighter and the department the flexibility to choose the option that best fits their needs. The goal: test annually and keep firefighters fit. Remember, **medical readiness does not equal operational readiness.** True readiness and wellness are achieved only when all three assessments work together to evaluate, sustain, and strengthen your department’s overall performance. **The Future: Integration and Innovation** Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence – Predictive analytics and AI are coming. Imagine a system that pulls in data from CAD, RMS, and wearable technology that measures things like heart rate variability, recovery, and sleep. Then it overlays that data with individual health metrics to predict in real time, right on a dashboard a firefighter’s risk of injury, fatigue, cardiac strain, or mental health concerns. That’s not science fiction and it’s closer than you think. Longitudinal Tracking – Longitudinal health tracking powered by AI will reveal health trends, guide interventions, and build personalized wellness roadmaps. The result? A complete picture of health for every firefighter from hire to retirement. Direct Access Care Models – Finally, direct access care models designed to offer a complete system of care. Access to care is immediate, on-demand, proactive, and streamlined. Costs are predictable through capitated rates. Coordination with the department is data-driven and integrated. The firefighter experience is efficient, supportive, and built for real results. **Closing Thought** A comprehensive readiness and wellness program is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. It saves lives, strengthens operations, and honors the personnel who dedicate their lives to service. The fire service has always answered every call for help. Now it is time to answer the call from within and protect those who protect us. - Firefighter Cancer Support Network. (n.d.). *About Cancer Awareness Month*. Retrieved October 21, 2025, from [https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/about-cancer-awareness-month](https://www.firefightercancersupport.org/firefighter-cancer-awareness-month/about-cancer-awareness-month?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - S. Fire Administration. (2024). *Firefighter Health and Wellness Workgroup Report – National Fire Service Research Agenda Summit 2024*. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. [https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2024/2024-summit-health-and-wellness-workgroup-report.pdf](https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/summit/2024/2024-summit-health-and-wellness-workgroup-report.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - Dachinger, D. (2025, April 15). *The impact of retirement on firefighter mental health and suicide*. Firefighter Nation. [https://www.firefighternation.com/health-wellness/firefighter-mental-health/the-impact-of-retirement-on-firefighter-mental-health-and-suicide](https://www.firefighternation.com/health-wellness/firefighter-mental-health/the-impact-of-retirement-on-firefighter-mental-health-and-suicide/) - Dolezal, B. A., Barr, D., Boland, D. M., Smith, D. L., & Cooper, C. B. (2015). Validation of the firefighter WFI treadmill protocol for predicting VO₂max. *Occupational Medicine (London), 65*(2), 143–146. https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqu189 - Kitzman, D. W., Arena, R., Borlaug, B. A., et al. (2023). *CPET prediction of cardiovascular versus non-cardiovascular outcomes*. *Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 98*(9), 1297–1309. <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.05.029> - Blair, S. N., Kohl, H. W., Paffenbarger, R. S. Jr., Clark, D. G., Cooper, K. H., & Gibbons, L. W. (1989). *Physical fitness and all-cause mortality: A prospective study of healthy men and women.* *JAMA, 262*(17), 2395–2401. <https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03430170057028> - Gulati, M., Black, H. R., Shaw, L. J., Arnsdorf, M. F., Merz, C. N. B., Lauer, M. S., Marwick, T. H., Pandey, D. K., Wicklund, R. H., & Thisted, R. A. (2003). *The prognostic value of a nomogram for exercise capacity in women.* *Circulation, 108*(12), 1554–1559. <https://doi.org/10.1161/01.CIR.0000091080.57509.0A> - Haskins, E. (2025, August 29). *Raising the standard: The firefighter physical fitness test*. *Firefighter Nation*. [https://www.firefighternation.com/features/raising-the-standard-the-firefighter-physical-fitness-test/?utm\_source=ffn\_now\_newsletter&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=2025-9-22](https://www.firefighternation.com/features/raising-the-standard-the-firefighter-physical-fitness-test/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-9-22) **John Sherwood, M.S., CFE, FSCEO** *Chief of Staff, Front Line Mobile Health* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MVC-779L.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D75_6144-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4825-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [PRESS RELEASE: Precision Epigenomics and Front Line Mobile Health to Deliver EPISEEK Cancer Testing to First Responders in TX, CO, & GA](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/press-release-precision-epigenomics-and-front-line-mobile-health-to-deliver-episeek-cancer-testing-to-first-responders-in-tx-co-ga/) **Published:** December 10, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** #### *[Exclusive Partnership to Deliver EPISEEK® Cancer Screening Blood Test in Texas, Colorado, & Georgia](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/873937999/precision-epigenomics-and-front-line-mobile-health-to-deliver-episeek-cancer-testing-to-first-responders-in-tx-co-ga)* **TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025** /[EINPresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/)/ — [Precision Epigenomics](http://precision-epigenomics.com/), a leader in epigenetic-based cancer detection, today announced an exclusive partnership with [Front Line Mobile Health](http://frontlinemobilehealth.com/) to bring the [EPISEEK](http://precision-epigenomics.com/tests/) multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test to first responders throughout their growing regions of service. Through this collaboration, firefighters and law enforcement personnel will have access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive early detection tools – delivered directly through Front Line Mobile Health’s established occupational medicine programs. **EPISEEK** is an innovative, blood-based, screening test capable of detecting 60+ cancer types, including the 20 deadliest cancers and hard to diagnose malignancies such as brain cancer. Leveraging advanced epigenomics profiling, EPISEEK-MCED identifies subtle, early-stage cancer signals long before symptoms typically appear. “First responders face elevated cancer risks due to the nature of their work, and they deserve access to the most advanced early detection tools available,” said Mark Nelson, PhD, CEO of Precision Epigenomics. “Our partnership with Front Line Mobile Health ensures that firefighters and police officers receive proactive, high-impact cancer screening as part of their regular preventive care. We are proud to support the health and longevity of those who protect our communities.” Through this exclusive agreement, Front Line Mobile Health – recognized for its comprehensive medical, mental health, and readiness services for first responders – will offer EPISEEK as an additional screening tool during annual wellness assessments, mobile clinics, and department-wide health initiatives. “Cancer remains a leading cause of line of duty death year after year among firefighters. Developing programs that layer diagnostic tools to enhance screening capabilities offer the greater chance of early identification and action,” said Michael Conner, DMSC, PA-C, CEO of Front Line Mobile Health. “By partnering with Precision Epigenomics, we can provide more opportunity for meaningful outcomes in a way that is both accessible and affordable. This relationship allows us to broaden our mission of taking care of the men and women who take care of us.” The partnership underscores both organizations’ shared mission to advance preventive health care and impact early cancer detection among first responders – a population disproportionately impacted by carcinogenic exposures on the job. **About Precision Epigenomics** Precision Epigenomics is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming cancer diagnostics through advanced epigenetic technology. Its flagship test, EPISEEK-MCED, delivers broad, early, and extremely sensitive multi-cancer early detection using a single blood sample. **About Front Line Mobile Health** Front Line Mobile Health provides comprehensive medical and behavioral health services to first responders across the United States. With a focus on readiness, prevention, and long-term health, the organization brings high-quality clinical care directly to fire and police departments through mobile and on-site programs. **Forward-Looking Statements** Certain matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to several factors, some of which are not within the control of the company. **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Q3: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/q3-chief-to-chief/) **Published:** October 1, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** **Mental Health: Take Care of Your Active Duty, but Don’t Forget About Your Retirees** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/466350831_9564881586860299_6443372927883877189_n.jpg)**The Day Everything Changed** This one isn’t easy for me to share because it’s my story. July 16, 2016. Just another hot Saturday in Texas. I was B-shift Battalion Chief and the dive team coordinator for the Grapevine Fire Department. My family and I were driving home from my oldest son’s club basketball game when my phone buzzed: a drowning on Grapevine Lake. I pulled up the radio app we used so I could listen and decide whether to respond after dropping my family at home. Within minutes it was clear the victim was one of our own, James McKenzie. I pressed the accelerator, and my wife gently warned me not to cause an accident. When I arrived on scene I checked in with command and started monitoring the operation. It was tense, but everyone was following the book: last-seen point marked, sonar scanning, diver in the water searching. The diver and the tender on shore kept complaining about the tether rope, the line we use for communication, kept catching on something. That’s common as it usually snags on a rock or a stump. We decided to pull the diver in and reset. As the diver swam back and the tender hauled in the rope, they both remarked on how heavy the tether rope felt. I was standing on the shore above a steep drop-off when the diver reached me, about three feet below. We were discussing our next move when he said quietly, “I think I’m standing on him.” While the diver was swimming his pattern, James had become entangled in the tether rope. I told the diver, “Reach down and see what you’re standing on.” He said, “It’s him.” Another firefighter was nearby. I calmy called to him, “We have James.” The three of us pulled James’s lifeless body from the water. James wasn’t just a teammate. He was a strong young firefighter, a member of the dive team, a talented member of our public education team, and a man of deep faith. My oldest son had even taken his recreational dive certification course alongside James, so we’d spent a lot of weekends together. Our department was unfortunate to have faced several off-duty tragedies like this over the years: multiple cancer deaths, a suicide, a vehicle accident, and a member murdered. All these deaths stung, but like so many of us in Public Safety, I did what we are trained to do after these instances and I carried on. **Fast Forward to Retirement** April 2023. I retired and started working for Front Line Mobile Health, excited for a new challenge. The first year flew by. I was everywhere from Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Tennessee. Our new executive team took a business-planning trip to Guatemala. My wife and I, along with one of my closest fire department friends and his wife, went to Peru and hiked to Machu Picchu. It was fun, fast-paced, and honestly, exciting. I didn’t slow down until January of 2025. At first, it was subtle. I would think about James’ death occasionally. A few mornings each week I woke up uneasy and nauseated. I couldn’t eat until noon. The symptoms came and went, and because I was still exercising and staying active, I brushed them off. At Front Line we’re fortunate everyone is encouraged to take our own physical. I did. Everything looked fine so I kept going. By April of this year, the symptoms were daily and something bigger had emerged. James’s death started replaying in my mind on a more frequent basis, not just a fleeting thought anymore. At first it was two or three times a day, then so often I lost count. I was still walking or running every day, but I stopped lifting weights. I felt drained. I kept up with my work duties, but each day became a battle. **Finally Asking for Help** My wife new about my physical symptoms, but I finally told her about replaying James’ death and told her I needed to figure this out. My first call was to Erika from The Readiness Group. Back at Grapevine, when we built our first peer support team, Erika and I had formed a strong bond. We also shared the fact that her husband was an U.S. Air Force pilot and my son was just starting his pilot training for the Air Force. I told her everything. We agreed I needed to tackle both the mental and physical sides. To look at things physically, I went to Carencia, a group Erika trusted. Lab work showed high cortisol and low omega levels. I started supplements for the omega levels right away. To address the mental side, I went to see Kim at Forged In Valor. She dove right in. We reviewed the science of trauma, EMDR, and she gave me coping tools to start using. We started EMDR therapy on my first visit. I’ll admit, I always thought EMDR sounded like voodoo science. However, after trying it, my experience has been that it is a real treatment. There is strong neuroscience data supporting its use. I know it does not work for everyone in every situation. It is a tool in the therapist’s tool belt. I still have sessions scheduled to work on my anxiety and coping skills. I am not healed yet, but I am on my way to feeling better. **What I Know and Learned** 1. **The mind and body are connected.** Chronic cortisol surges ramp up your heart rate and blood pressure, slow digestion, suppress your immune system, and can cause abnormally high levels of glucose. These effects linger long after the stressor is gone. Mental health is physical health. 2. **First Responders are at high risk.** Most people in the general population may face one or two significant traumas in a lifetime. Public Safety professionals experience hundreds of traumatic events over the course of their career. 3. **Most active-duty first responders now have resources.** Departments now recognize how serious mental health issues are and support their personnel while they are on the job. 4. **The effects of trauma don’t follow a schedule.** Once you hang up the badge, the effects of trauma do not go away. I have no idea why James’ death was the call that got stuck and came back years later. No one is immune no matter how tough you think you are. **My Takeaway** Trauma can resurface once you retire or leave the world of Public Safety. In my case it resurfaced years later once my life slowed down. If my story does anything, I hope it reminds you to care for your mental health as much as your physical health. Chiefs, please check in on those who have served in your departments and retired. Please consider offering post-retirement mental health support if you do not already. At Front Line we have mental health resources and referral networks ready. We are here to support not only your physical health needs but your mental health needs as well. We owe it to each other. We owe it to ourselves. **John Sherwood** Chief of Staff – Front Line Mobile Health Former Assistant Fire Chief – Grapevine Fire Department ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MVC-779L.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D75_6144-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4825-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [Cop to Cop by Brandi Kamper](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/cop-to-cop-by-brandi-kamper/) **Published:** October 1, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Image-49.jpg)**“We’re Not Normal Patients”: Why First Responders Deserve Precision Care** My name is Brandi Kamper and I’m a Physician Assistant with Front Line Mobile Health, an Army veteran, and a former tactical paramedic with the Fort Worth Police Department. I’m also a third-generation police officer and that drives my passion for first responder health and wellness. At Front Line one truth continues to drive our work: first responders are not normal patients. We’re built different. Not just physically, though the demands of our jobs certainly shape our bodies, but hormonally, mentally, and emotionally. We don’t operate in the same stress bandwidth as the general population. Our baseline is their redline. And yet, far too often, we’re offered the same 15-minute physical and told, “Everything looks fine.” But everything is not fine. Not when we’re dying younger, developing chronic disease earlier, and suffering in silence until a catastrophic event finally gets our attention. It’s time we stop treating first responders like standard patients and start recognizing the unique physiology and psychology that make us who we are. We deserve a closer look. We deserve precision care. **Living in the Red** We are “all gas, all brakes”. When a call drops, we flip a switch. Instantly, our adrenal glands flood our bloodstream with cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. These hormones sharpen our senses, quicken our reaction times, and prepare our bodies to run into danger daily. This isn’t a one-off surge like some experience in a vehicle crash or at a public speaking event. Repeated upregulation of adrenal hormones day after day, shift after shift, has lasting consequences. Elevated cortisol levels can disrupt sleep, impair glucose metabolism, suppress the immune system, and accelerate fat storage around our organs. Chronically high catecholamines can drive up blood pressure, strain the cardiovascular system, and increase the risk of arrhythmias and cardiac events. But here’s the thing: these effects don’t always show up in a resting EKG or a basic metabolic panel. You can pass a physical and be a ticking time bomb. That’s why we need diagnostics that go beyond “normal.” We need tools like VO2 max testing, comprehensive lipid analysis, and inflammatory markers that can detect the wear and tear *before* it becomes disease. We need clinicians who understand that a blood pressure of 130/85 may look “fine” on paper but could be a warning sign in someone who’s been redlining for two decades. We often hear “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” But the problem is, most of us don’t even know the cup is empty until we collapse. Why? Because we’ve trained ourselves to ignore the warning signs. “Stressed” might mean having chest pain at 37. And “I’m fine” is often code for, “I’ve been ignoring this for months.” The truth is that our culture encourages us to keep going until we can’t. Add to that the stigma around vulnerability and the fear of being pulled from duty, and it’s no wonder so many officers and firefighters don’t speak up. You deserve longevity. You deserve to be healthy enough to do your job *and* make it to a LONG retirement. Because right now, too many of us don’t. **The average life expectancy of a police officer is nearly 22 years shorter than the general population.** Firefighters face higher rates of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. And EMS providers report burnout and depression at rates that are among the highest in healthcare. These are not abstract numbers to me. These are my family. My friends. My brothers and sisters. If you took a high-performance vehicle and ran it at max RPM every day without checking the oil, eventually the engine would blow. First responders are high-performance humans. We need regular, in-depth checkups to catch what a quick glance might miss. That’s why precision care matters. It’s about understanding the job demands, the physiological load, and the mental toll so we can tailor care accordingly. It’s about testing effort-dependent variables like VO2 max to catch early cardiovascular compromise in someone who looks fit on the outside. It’s about digging deeper into lipid panels, not just total cholesterol, but ApoB, Lp(a), and more, all of which can signal risk long before symptoms appear. We know what it’s like to feel invincible because the job demands it, and we know what it’s like to watch someone fall apart because no one ever took a closer look. Get your physicals. Ask for the deeper tests. Advocate for yourself like you would for your partner. You deserve that. We’re not normal patients. We never were. **Brandi Kamper** Physician Assistant, Operations Manager at Dallas Clinic **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [September: Mental Health Awareness Month](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/september-mental-health-awareness-month/) **Published:** October 1, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design-26.jpg)At some point in life, everyone experiences trauma or stressful events. For first responders, however, these challenges are often far greater in both intensity and frequency, sometimes happening daily. They are called to stand alongside members of their community during their most painful and difficult moments. Whether it’s responding to a tragic accident, performing lifesaving measures during a cardiac arrest, or arriving at the scene of an opioid overdose, the weight of these experiences can take a significant toll on their mental and emotional well-being. When first responders handle difficult calls but feel they have no safe space or opportunity to express the emotions that they are internalizing, the weight of those experiences can become overwhelming. Without an outlet for processing what they’ve endured some may turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, which can lead to self-destructive behaviors or even self-harm. When most people think of first responders, the image that often comes to mind is someone that is tough, resilient, and hardworking- an individual who chose this career knowing they might face high-stress, and sometimes, heartbreaking situations. That strength is certainly a defining quality, but it’s not the full picture. One of the most remarkable traits of first responders is their compassion to serve the community that they surround themselves with. They don’t just arrive on the scene to do a job; they show up in moments when people are experiencing fear, pain, or loss, and they provide not only help but also empathy. This capacity to care deeply is part of what makes them so effective in their role- but it also means that they carry an immense, emotional weight that often can’t be measured, or seen, on the outside of an individual. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma that suggests first responders don’t need mental health support, as if toughness alone makes someone immune to stress, trauma, or grief. This belief is not only inaccurate but harmful. The reality is that first responders are human, and the challenges they face daily can have a profound impact on their well-being. As a community, we need to actively break down this stigma and advocate for greater access to mental health resources for our first responders. Supporting their mental health doesn’t take away from their strength- it sustains it, ensuring that they can continue serving others while also protecting themselves. As a family member, friend, or employer of a first responder, it’s important to be mindful of potential warning signs that may signal someone is struggling. These signs can vary from person to person, but may include increased irritability, sudden outbursts of anger towards others, emotional withdrawal from loved ones, reckless behavior, substance misuse or alcohol dependence, and even expressing outward feelings of hopelessness. Recognizing these behaviors early can be a crucial step in offering support and connecting them with the help that they may need. In times of difficulty, first responders don’t have to face challenges alone. There are peer support programs specifically designed to provide understanding and guidance, such as the R3 Program, COPLINE®, and the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) are some of the many organizations that offer such support. All these organizations are centered around a belief that first responders are not fighting alone. The silent battle that police, firefighters and paramedics believe that they must conquer on their own, is in fact a battle that can be won with the help and support of others that have been in similar situations and understand the day-to-day stressors that come with the calling to serve. The R3 Program, based out of Fort Worth, Texas, is a “comprehensive wellness and resiliency initiative tailored to proactively address and heal moral injury among first responders.” Some of the key objectives of R3 Program are non-clinical preventative care, peer support networks, educational campaigns and eliminating stigmas through discussions where mental health is normalized and encourages first responders to seek help without fear or judgement. For more information about this specific program and what they have to offer, please visit R3Program.org. COPLINE ®, based out of New Jersey, has a vision stating, “to remove the stigma associated with an officer’s decision to keep his/her emotions inside for fear of retribution and/or retaliatory action if his/her personal information, feelings OR state of mind is revealed to his/her agency.” COPLINE ® offers a CONFIDENTIAL 24-hour hotline answered by retired law enforcement officers who have gone through a strenuous vetting and training process to become an active listener. COPLINE ® believes that if officers have a confidential place to relieve stress and anxiety, those crucial moments won’t build up and lead to higher, at-risk behavior including suicide. For more information regarding this organization, please visit copline.org The International Association of Fire Fighters, also known as IAFF, states their mission is “to offer best-in-class treatment for behavioral health issues to IAFF members, serving to improve the quality of their lives, families, and careers.” This program is specifically tailored to fit the needs of firefighters and paramedics. The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery, based in Maryland, offers a facility to better treat those diagnosed with PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, etc. They provide evidence-based therapy to those in need. For more information about this resource, please visit IAFFrecoverycenter.com. Just as the resources that I have mentioned are for the first responders, they are also designed to include and educate family members on how to identify, interact and to assist in getting support for those in need. It is hard at times to notice key warning signs of stressors that are bothering our loved ones, especially for those of us that have never fulfilled a call of duty. For example, let us take a moment to dive into the home life of a law enforcement officer and his family. Although he is a 15-year veteran of the police department in which he serves, he has experienced some of his worst calls over the last several weeks. When he gets home in the evenings, his wife notices that he has become more reclusive. She normally asks, “how was your day?” in which the normal reply is “it was okay” or “do you want to talk about something that is bothering you” to which he has always replied “everything is fine” leaving his wife searching for answers on how she can help her husband open up in dialog and invite her in on sharing his feelings more openly. Unfortunately for both parties, the inability to cope with one’s response is detrimental. The wife would like for her husband to speak more freely about his feelings, but at the same time does not know how to engage with him to make him feel as if she will understand what he is saying and how he is truly feeling. On the counter side of things, the husband feels as if he suppresses his feelings and emotions, that his family is better off than if he would share his thoughts. While both parties are searching for their own answers as to ‘how’ or ‘why’, the wife notices that her husband starts to drink more often than just casually. She even notices that he may drink in excessiveness at times. This causes hurt and anger within the household. The wife notices that the children are asking more often “why is dad always so angry” to which she tries to cover up the pain and discomfort of the family by dismissing the negative and detrimental behavior of her husband. This causes confusion, and hurt, within the life of the family. You see, the opportunity is there for families to identify and intervene with their loved ones, but they just need the resources to help guide them through the process of noticing a negative behavior, understanding the reason for the behavior, and intervening to help them. The resources named above not only assist the first responder in need but can also help families to identify a concern and address it with the appropriate action. (The above forementioned family is fictional and only used to paint a narrative. Any similarities in the situation with real life events are sheerly coincidental and not taken from factual events.) Leadership within the first responder agencies has changed over the last 25 years, especially after the devastation of the effects of September 11, 2001. This tragic event shook America as first responders turned from what was a search and rescue to a recovery mission. Agencies around the United States started noticing the magnitude of physical and mental health toll that this event took on our own heroes. Agencies started to implement policies in place to better grasp the emotional and physical needs of first responders. Not long after that in 2005, a major resource such as The National Suicide Prevention Hotline was launched with the help of a federal grant. This is now known more commonly as the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This resource along with higher ranked individuals within departments proactively engaging with those that are face-to-face with the public could help someone that they are closely working with in times of despair. Agencies were encouraged, and are implementing policies, to protect the first responders from retaliation and retribution for seeking the help that they need. Through training and resources available to departments, there is opportunity for leaders within each organization to identify and engage with those working directly with the public. So, what can we do to help ourselves or others within the first responder community? First things first, is to understand that communication is key and can be beneficial. Understanding that there are tools and resources available to all that are within our reach make seeking help that much easier. Furthermore, knowing that you are not alone in your struggle should ease your mind in taking control of your physical and mental health. Again, I would like to reiterate the following resources notated in this article are available for use 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This makes it convenient for any time that you may feel as if you need to reach out for guidance. Jheremy Canales, R.T. (R) **References** Abel, M. G., Mortara, A. J., & Pettitt, R. W. (2015). Evaluation of physical fitness measures for predicting firefighter ability. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *29*(6), 1613–1620. <https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000771> Anderson, G. S., Di Nota, P. M., Metz, G. A. S., & Andersen, J. P. (2019). The impact of acute stress physiology on skilled performance and decision-making: A review of neurocognitive mechanisms and countermeasures. *Frontiers in Psychology*, *10*, 728. <https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00728> Bassett, D. R., & Howley, E. T. (2000). Limiting factors for maximum oxygen uptake and determinants of endurance performance. *Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise*, *32*(1), 70–84. <https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200001000-00012> Blair, S. N., Kohl, H. W., Paffenbarger, R. S., Clark, D. G., Cooper, K. H., & Gibbons, L. W. (1989). Physical fitness and all-cause mortality: A prospective study of healthy men and women. *JAMA*, *262*(17), 2395–2401. <https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03430170057028> Carter, J. B., Banister, E. W., & Blaber, A. P. (2020). Effect of endurance exercise on autonomic control of heart rate. *Sports Medicine*, *33*(1), 33–46. <https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200333010-00003> Dawes, J. J., Orr, R. M., Siekaniec, C. L., Vanderwoude, A. A., & Pope, R. R. (2016). Associations between anthropometric characteristics and physical performance in male law enforcement officers: A retrospective cohort study. *Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine*, *28*, 26. <https://doi.org/10.1186/s40557-016-0112-5> Harvey, M. A., Kraemer, J. L., Sharratt, M. T., & Hughson, R. L. (2008). Responses of firefighters to fire fighting activities: Predicting cardiovascular fitness. *Ergonomics*, *51*(7), 1023–1033. <https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130801915243> Michaelides, M. A., Parpa, K. M., Henry, L. J., Thompson, G. B., & Brown, B. S. (2011). Assessment of physical fitness aspects and their relationship to firefighters’ job abilities. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *25*(4), 956–965. <https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181cc2296> Orr, R. M., Pope, R., Peterson, S., Hinton, B., & Stierli, M. (2021). The relationship between physical fitness and injury in tactical populations: A systematic review. *Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine*, *33*, 14. <https://doi.org/10.35371/aoem.2021.33.e14> Rhea, M. R., Alvar, B. A., & Gray, R. (2004). Physical fitness and job performance of firefighters. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *18*(2), 348–352. <https://doi.org/10.1519/R-13212.1> Smith, D. L., DeBlois, J. P., Kales, S. N., & Horn, G. P. (2021). Cardiovascular strain of fire service: Epidemiology, prevention, and mitigation. *Annual Review of Public Health*, *42*, 313–333. <https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-090419-103345> Sothmann, M. S., Gebhardt, D. L., Baker, T. A., Kastello, G. M., & Sheppard, V. A. (1992). Performance requirements of physically strenuous occupations: Validating minimum standards for muscular strength and endurance. *Ergonomics*, *35*(8), 945–954. <https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139208967385> **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [The Operational Value of Aerobic Capacity in Public Safety: Why VO₂ Max Still Matters](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/the-operational-value-of-aerobic-capacity-in-public-safety-why-vo₂-max-still-matters/) **Published:** June 10, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** **![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/A003_11291406_S017-scaled.jpg)**In today’s demanding public safety environment, the physiological demands placed on police officers, firefighters, and other tactical professionals are significant, and often underappreciated. Despite advances in technology, gear, and procedures, the human body remains the essential platform for mission success. Not our weapons systems, gear, or vehicles. Our people are the most critical asset. Among the various physiological traits that underpin operational performance, aerobic capacity, most commonly measured as VO₂ max, stands out as one of the most predictive of job readiness, injury resilience, and long-term health outcomes. As leaders in public safety health and wellness programs, it is critical to understand why aerobic fitness deserves strategic attention, not just for compliance or tradition, but because it fundamentally supports performance, safety, and longevity in the line of duty. **Defining Aerobic Capacity** Aerobic capacity (VO₂ max) refers to the maximum amount of oxygen the body can utilize for energy production during intense exercise. It is typically expressed in either absolute terms (liters per minute) or relative terms (milliliters per kilogram per minute), with the latter accounting for differences in body mass. VO₂ max is widely recognized as the gold standard for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness, which in turn reflects the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and muscles to work together during sustained activity (Bassett & Howley, 2000). In tactical professions, aerobic capacity is more than a clinical measure, it is a direct indicator of operational readiness. Firefighting, policing, and emergency response require repeated bouts of high-intensity activity often performed while under significant external load (e.g., turnout gear, ballistic vests), in extreme temperatures, and under time constraints. Often without warning or thorough warm up which compounds the importance of having a strong engine capable of switching on quickly. In such environments, aerobic fitness can determine whether a responder completes a task, prevents injury, or survives a cardiovascular event. **Operational Relevance for Firefighters and Police Officers** Numerous studies have demonstrated the relationship between VO₂ max and performance on occupational tasks. For firefighters, this includes stair climbs, search-and-rescue drills, hose drags, and victim carries, all of which require sustained submaximal effort punctuated by anaerobic bursts. Research from Sothmann et al. (1992) and subsequent follow-up studies (Harvey et al., 2008; Abel et al., 2015) found that VO₂ max values below 42 ml/kg/min were associated with higher failure rates on simulated fireground tasks. These thresholds are echoed in U.S. and international fire academies, where lower VO₂ max values have been linked to increased dropout and injury rates (Orr et al., 2021). For police officers, aerobic capacity plays a similarly crucial role. While daily duties may involve prolonged sedentary periods, real-time response scenarios, pursuits, physical altercations, and dynamic threat engagements, require a rapid shift into high metabolic demand. Officers with higher VO₂ max levels demonstrate better tactical decision-making under stress, faster recovery, and lower risk of cardiovascular events during exertion (Dawes et al., 2016). Importantly, these benefits extend beyond acute incidents; aerobic fitness is associated with improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and better resilience to shift work-related stress (Carter et al., 2020). **Research Highlights: VO₂ Max as a Predictor of Performance and Health** A growing body of occupational health research validates VO₂ max as one of the strongest single predictors of public safety performance and longevity. Key findings include: - **Job task simulation success**: Several studies have shown a strong correlation between relative VO₂ max and success in firefighter simulation tests, such as the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and other job-specific evaluations (Rhea et al., 2004; Michaelides et al., 2011). Those with VO₂ max values above 45 ml/kg/min were consistently more likely to complete tasks within time limits. - **Injury prevention**: Tactical athletes with higher aerobic capacity experience fewer musculoskeletal injuries. A study by Orr et al. (2022) found that every 1 ml/kg/min increase in VO₂ max was associated with a reduced risk of training-related injuries in both military and firefighter populations. - **Cardiovascular risk reduction**: Perhaps most compelling is the association between aerobic fitness and long-term health. A landmark study by Blair et al. (1989) showed that higher VO₂ max is inversely related to mortality from cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of line-of-duty death among firefighters. Recent fire service-specific data supports this connection, with subclinical atherosclerosis and hypertensive risk being significantly lower in more aerobically fit individuals (Smith et al., 2021). - **Psychophysiological resilience**: High aerobic fitness supports better stress recovery and autonomic balance, a crucial factor for occupations exposed to traumatic events. Research in police officers has found links between higher VO₂ max and lower levels of inflammatory markers, improved heart rate variability, and reduced incidence of burnout (Anderson et al., 2019). **Implementation: Moving from Insight to Action** Given its operational importance, VO₂ max should be more than a number on a report—it should be a central metric in department health and wellness strategies. Departments seeking to improve or sustain aerobic fitness across their workforce can consider several practical approaches: 1. **Assessment-Driven Programs**: Regular VO₂ max testing (or validated submaximal alternatives like the 1.5-mile run, step tests, or InBody VO₂ prediction models) can establish baselines and track progress. This allows for individualized fitness planning and early intervention when decline is observed. 2. **Job-Specific Conditioning**: Programs should include structured aerobic training that mimics operational tasks, stair intervals in full gear, sled drags, circuit training, or loaded marches. These modalities improve both central cardiovascular conditioning and peripheral muscular endurance. 3. **Policy Integration**: Leaders can support aerobic capacity development by embedding fitness into policies, whether through wellness incentives, mandatory training periods, or integration with annual physicals. Including aerobic benchmarks in medical evaluations encourages accountability and underscores their importance. 4. **Cultural Reinforcement**: Perhaps most importantly, aerobic training must be normalized within department culture. When leadership models fitness, when units train together, and when aerobic capacity is linked to performance, not aesthetics or stigma, buy-in increases. Departments with peer fitness leaders or embedded wellness coaches often see better adherence and improved outcomes. **Conclusion** Aerobic capacity remains a cornerstone of tactical readiness, health, and performance in the fire service, law enforcement, and public safety at large. With strong evidence linking VO₂ max to operational effectiveness, injury prevention, and long-term cardiovascular health, public safety leaders cannot afford to treat aerobic fitness as optional. It is not merely a component of general health, it is a mission-critical and occupationally relevant capability. Departments that prioritize, assess, and develop aerobic capacity within their ranks are better equipped to serve the community, protect their personnel, and sustain a resilient, high-performing workforce. Mike Conner CEO, Front Line Mobile Health **References** Abel, M. G., Mortara, A. J., & Pettitt, R. W. (2015). Evaluation of physical fitness measures for predicting firefighter ability. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *29*(6), 1613–1620. <https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000771> Anderson, G. S., Di Nota, P. M., Metz, G. A. S., & Andersen, J. P. (2019). The impact of acute stress physiology on skilled performance and decision-making: A review of neurocognitive mechanisms and countermeasures. *Frontiers in Psychology*, *10*, 728. <https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00728> Bassett, D. R., & Howley, E. T. (2000). Limiting factors for maximum oxygen uptake and determinants of endurance performance. *Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise*, *32*(1), 70–84. <https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200001000-00012> Blair, S. N., Kohl, H. W., Paffenbarger, R. S., Clark, D. G., Cooper, K. H., & Gibbons, L. W. (1989). Physical fitness and all-cause mortality: A prospective study of healthy men and women. *JAMA*, *262*(17), 2395–2401. <https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03430170057028> Carter, J. B., Banister, E. W., & Blaber, A. P. (2020). Effect of endurance exercise on autonomic control of heart rate. *Sports Medicine*, *33*(1), 33–46. <https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-200333010-00003> Dawes, J. J., Orr, R. M., Siekaniec, C. L., Vanderwoude, A. A., & Pope, R. R. (2016). Associations between anthropometric characteristics and physical performance in male law enforcement officers: A retrospective cohort study. *Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine*, *28*, 26. <https://doi.org/10.1186/s40557-016-0112-5> Harvey, M. A., Kraemer, J. L., Sharratt, M. T., & Hughson, R. L. (2008). Responses of firefighters to fire fighting activities: Predicting cardiovascular fitness. *Ergonomics*, *51*(7), 1023–1033. <https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130801915243> Michaelides, M. A., Parpa, K. M., Henry, L. J., Thompson, G. B., & Brown, B. S. (2011). Assessment of physical fitness aspects and their relationship to firefighters’ job abilities. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *25*(4), 956–965. <https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181cc2296> Orr, R. M., Pope, R., Peterson, S., Hinton, B., & Stierli, M. (2021). The relationship between physical fitness and injury in tactical populations: A systematic review. *Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine*, *33*, 14. <https://doi.org/10.35371/aoem.2021.33.e14> Rhea, M. R., Alvar, B. A., & Gray, R. (2004). Physical fitness and job performance of firefighters. *Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research*, *18*(2), 348–352. <https://doi.org/10.1519/R-13212.1> Smith, D. L., DeBlois, J. P., Kales, S. N., & Horn, G. P. (2021). Cardiovascular strain of fire service: Epidemiology, prevention, and mitigation. *Annual Review of Public Health*, *42*, 313–333. <https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-090419-103345> Sothmann, M. S., Gebhardt, D. L., Baker, T. A., Kastello, G. M., & Sheppard, V. A. (1992). Performance requirements of physically strenuous occupations: Validating minimum standards for muscular strength and endurance. *Ergonomics*, *35*(8), 945–954. <https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139208967385> **Categories:** Uncategorized --- ### [Q2: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/from-chief-to-chief/) **Published:** June 17, 2025 **Author:** John Sherwood **Content:** # # **Big Wins in Health and Wellness for Public Safety in Texas** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/texas_flag-279x300.png) The 89th Texas Legislative Session delivered historic wins for firefighters and law enforcement officers in health and wellness, marking a pivotal moment for public safety professionals across the state. Among the most impactful achievements was the passage of the Wade Cannon Act. For those unfamiliar, Wade Cannon was a Flower Mound firefighter who tragically lost his life to colon cancer at an early age. During his battle, Wade faced many obstacles within the healthcare system. In his honor, the Wade Cannon Act requires the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) to develop and implement a rule mandating comprehensive physicals for firefighters by their fifth year of employment, and annually thereafter. This landmark legislation represents a major step forward in safeguarding the long-term health and careers of Texas firefighters. Hopefully, it will inspire similar actions in other states. In addition to the Wade Cannon Act, several other important bills and appropriations passed, including: **HB 331** – Expands presumptions for medical benefit claims filed by certain first responders. Heart attacks and strokes are now presumptive if they occur within 8 hours after the end of a duty shift and the first responder participated in stressful or strenuous activities such as: - - Fire suppression - Rescue operations - HAZMAT response - Emergency medical services - Law enforcement or other emergency responses - Physical training exercises It removed the word “non-routine” from the definition of a qualifying activity. This means any stressful or strenuous physical activity (routine or not) now qualifies. The loophole closed making it much easier for first responders to receive benefits when suffering a heart attack or stroke after duty-related physical activity. The bill ensures that more claims are honored, reducing delays and financial burdens for injured or fallen first responders and their families. **HB 1593** – Establishes an advisory committee to study suicide prevention, peer support programs, and evaluate the need for statewide implementation in Texas fire departments. The committee shall be comprised of: - - 6 Firefighters/Fire Chiefs (appointed by the three major associations- TFCA, TSAFF, SFFMA) - 3 Licensed Mental Health Professionals (appointed by the same associations) - 1 TEEX appointed representative - The Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection The committee will study current peer support and suicide prevention efforts, identify confidentiality or licensing issues, and evaluate the need for legislative action or local programs. The report is due back to the Governor and Legislature by September 1, 2026, and must include an overview of current programs, recommendations for legislation, and suggestions for local initiatives as well as specific state programs. The TCFP may also adopt rules to support the committee’s mission. **HB 1639** – This bill directs the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to investigate the increased incidence of cancer among female firefighters in Texas focusing on cancers specific to women including ovarian and breast cancer. The Department and Commission shall use the Texas Cancer Registry and other readily available sources to compare cancer rates of female firefighters with the general population. The report is due back to the Texas Legislature by September 1, 2026, and must be posted publicly on all relevant agency websites and include the findings and any recommendations for legislative or policy action. **HB 4144** – Amends and strengthens current Government Code Chapter 607 and applies to retirements on or after January 1, 2026. Political subdivisions who employ fifty or more firefighters or peace officers respectively and offer a post-retirement health plan that is comparable in coverage and cost to the plan held by the retiree on their last day of service are exempt. Non-exempt political subdivisions must provide a post-retirement critical-illness supplemental income benefit to the retired firefighter or peace officer if they are diagnosed with one of the presumptive cancers listed in Section 607.055 of the Texas Government Code or the retiree suffers an acute myocardial infarction or stroke and described in Section 607.056 of the Code. The benefit shall be the lessor amount of the retiree’s yearly salary or $100,000 paid in one lump sum or over three months in equal installments. **SB1, E.3.3** – Appropriates $5 million over two years to the UT Health Science Center at Houston’s Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health to support cancer research in the Texas fire service. At Front Line Mobile Health, we actively monitored these and other bills throughout the legislative session. We were honored to contribute input to State Representative Ben Bumgarner on the Wade Cannon Act, and we remain dedicated to supporting departments across Texas and in all the states we serve. If you are a current partner in Texas, we are ready to assist with understanding and implementing the requirements of these new laws. And for all departments we serve, our mission remains the same: to help your agency stay compliant, improve wellness outcomes, and navigate the evolving landscape of firefighter health and safety. We are best in class and built for this. **John Sherwood** Chief of Staff – Front Line Mobile Health Former Assistant Fire Chief – Grapevine Fire Department ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MVC-779L.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D75_6144-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4825-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [Protecting Your Greatest Asset: How FLEX Supports First Responder Health and Department Operations](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/protecting-your-greatest-asset-how-flex-supports-first-responder-health-and-department-operations/) **Published:** June 23, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![Christine Cox, RN - Front Line Extended Care](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250326_FLMHHeadshots_0026-Edit-214x300.jpg)Hi! I’m Christine Cox, a Registered Nurse and the Director of FLEX – Front Line Extended Care. If you’re a chief, a wellness officer, or part of command staff, you already know how difficult it’s become to manage the health and readiness of your team. Between staffing shortages, rising healthcare costs, and the burden of regulatory compliance, there’s not a lot of margin left for error or delay. I’ve spent my career in nursing, and I’ve seen the toll the job takes on our first responders. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. That’s why we built FLEX. FLEX (Front Line Extended Care) is a field-forward health management program built specifically for fire and law enforcement. We created it to meet real needs in real time. It’s responsive, clinical, and it’s personal. The earlier we step in, the better the outcome. According to a national study, **non-fatal injuries among firefighters cost departments between $1.6 and $5.9 billion every year**, with an average impact of **up to $200,000 per agency**. Nearly **40% of those are musculoskeletal injuries**, which average around **$8,000 per incident**. When those injuries aren’t triaged and treated quickly, costs multiply financially, operationally, and personally. FLEX is built to intervene early and manage cases through recovery. Within 24–48 hours of an injury or illness, our team is meeting with your member, documenting properly, conducting medical evaluations, and guiding care decisions. We also stay engaged throughout the recovery process, coordinating with all the necessary parties and helping avoid costly delays or oversights. We also take behavioral health seriously. Around **30% of first responders** develop conditions like **depression, anxiety, or PTSD**. That’s significantly higher than the general population. And statistically, **departments are more likely to experience a suicide than a line-of-duty death**. When those realities hit home, it’s not enough to hope a wellness program alone catches them. It takes clinical follow-up, peer awareness, and quiet, compassionate intervention. That’s part of what FLEX does. One of the most important aspects of this program is how personal it is. We don’t just plug people into a system. We talk with them. We understand their family situation, cultural background, personal health goals, and where they’re at emotionally. That kind of context shapes better outcomes. It also builds trust, especially because our clinical documentation is held outside of city HR systems. Your people know their privacy is protected, and they’re more likely to engage as a result. We’ve also made FLEX scalable. Whether you’re a metro department with hundreds of sworn staff or a smaller agency trying to stretch limited resources, there’s a service tier that fits. Yes, we handle injury triage and recovery. We also follow up on issues found during annual physicals. We maintain vaccine records and exposure logs. We provide stress debriefing, help you place light-duty assignments, and sit on safety committees when needed. The whole program is designed to relieve pressure from your leadership team while increasing the quality of care for your personnel. We aren’t interested in just checking the box. We are about doing the right thing for the people who’ve committed their lives to this work. The cost of not acting shows up in claims, burnout, retention problems, and preventable loss. The return on a program like FLEX is measured in lives stabilized, shifts covered, dollars saved and people who feel like they’re seen and supported. If you want to talk through what FLEX could look like in your department, I’d be happy to meet. No pressure. Just a chance to take the next step in protecting the health of your people. Reach out to me today. Let’s work together on a plan that is right for your department. Call me today at **682-348-2678** to schedule a consultation. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FrontLineExtendedCare-300x114.png) **Sources for Physical Injury Cost Statistics** “Non-fatal injuries among firefighters cost departments between $1.6 billion and $5.9 billion annually, with individual agencies facing up to $200,000 per year.” Source: *Economics of Firefighter Injuries*, GovInfo and NIST https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-C13-b8dbdb94136ba36aad8a6192de01aedf/pdf/GOVPUB-C13-b8dbdb94136ba36aad8a6192de01aedf.pdf “Nearly 40% of those are musculoskeletal injuries, averaging around $8,000 per incident.” Source: Lexipol article summarizing multiple firefighter injury cost studies https://www.lexipol.com/resources/blog/long-term-costs-of-firefighter-injuries **Sources for Mental Health and Suicide Statistics** “About 30% of first responders develop behavioral health conditions such as depression or PTSD.” Source: *SAMHSA Supplemental Research Bulletin*, First Responders https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/dtac/supplementalresearchbulletin-firstresponders-may2018.pdf “Departments are more likely to experience a suicide than a line-of-duty death.” Source: *Ruderman Family Foundation White Paper on First Responder Suicide* https://dir.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dirnvgov/content/WCS/TrainingDocs/First%20Responder%20White%20Paper\_Final%20(2).pdf **Categories:** Health & Wellness --- ### [Q1: Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chief-to-chief/) **Published:** April 8, 2025 **Author:** John Sherwood **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/J-Sherwood-1-200x300.jpg)Hi. I’m [John Sherwood, the Chief of Staff at Front Line Mobile Health](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/john-sherwood/ "John Sherwood"). This is my story of how I became a leader in the fire service and then became a leader for Front Line Mobile Health; the platform of choice for public safety health and wellness. As a leader, I intend to share my experiences and my concerns for the health and well-being of public servants here. Although most of my content will be geared towards fire and police chiefs, all readers are welcome to the conversation. To keep up to date with all of our content, scroll down and follow us on our social media channels. For now, I’ll just share how I got here. **A New Chapter in Leadership** I began my career in public service as a firefighter/paramedic, eventually working my way up to the position of Assistant Chief of Support Planning and Administration for the [Grapevine, Texas Fire Department](https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/1855/Fire). One of my first priorities in this role was addressing our long-standing issue with a physical provider. After 20 years with the same provider—and growing dissatisfaction—I knew it was time for a change. ### **The Search for a Better Solution** - **Initial Steps:** In my first two years, I built a relationship with our local hospital and a doctor who managed our annual physicals. This new approach seemed promising in 2019. - **Unexpected Challenges:** Suddenly, the doctor closed his practice and moved away, leaving us back at square one. In 2020, we temporarily returned to our previous provider, only to find the service lacking. - **A Turning Point:** My boss, Fire Chief Darrell Brown, made it clear: we had to find a new physical provider. We explored several companies, focusing on local or Texas-based options. ### **Discovering Front Line Mobile Health** In the spring of 2021, Chief Brown mentioned Front Line Mobile Health, a company operating out of the [Fort Worth Fire Department](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/fire) training facility. Intrigued, I set up a meeting and joined Chief Brown for what we now call a “test drive.” Despite concerns about the cardiopulmonary bike test—especially as I was recovering from a broken ankle—I experienced the best physical I had ever had. On our drive back, Chief Brown decisively instructed, “Find the money because we’re moving to Front Line—end of story.” ### **Transition and Transformation** - **Implementation:** We onboarded Front Line Mobile Health in the fall of 2021. Over the next two years, I built a strong friendship with [Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/russell-a-burnham/ "Russell A. Burnham, APA-C"), the principal owner and CEO, who was actively involved in the company’s operations. - **A New Opportunity:** In December 2022, during a routine pre-deployment visit, Russ reached out with an unexpected offer: help manage their rapidly growing operations. After discussing with my wife, I decided to take the leap. I retired from the department in April 2023 and immediately joined Front Line. ### **Today and Beyond** Now, as the Chief of Staff at Front Line Mobile Health, our company proudly serves: - **Texas and Beyond:** Operating across Texas, the Front Range of Colorado, the Atlanta metro area, Tennessee, Ohio, Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. - **Comprehensive Services:** From annual physicals and new hire exams to psychological services, return-to-work evaluations, department physician services, and more. As a best-in-class occupational healthcare company, we are dedicated to supporting public safety professionals from new hire to retire. ## **We are different. We are built for this.** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2009-8-13-Structure-Fire-3109-Lakeview-Drive-259-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MVC-779L.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D75_6144-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4825-scaled.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/D71_4762-scaled.jpg) **Categories:** Chief to Chief, Health & Wellness --- ### [Metabolic Syndrome: A Hidden Threat with Serious Health and Occupational Implications.](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/metabolic-syndrome-a-hidden-threat-with-serious-health-and-occupational-implications/) **Published:** April 9, 2025 **Author:** Chris Torres **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PICA-01-01-scaled.jpg)Metabolic Syndrome is a serious health condition defined by a group of risk factors that, when present together, significantly increase the risk of chronic disease. It’s diagnosed when **three or more of the following five conditions** are present: **– Abdominal Obesity**: Waist circumference **≥102 cm (40 in)** for men and **≥88 cm (35 in)** for women. **– Elevated Triglycerides**: **≥150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)** or under treatment for high triglycerides. **– Low HDL Cholesterol**: **<40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L)** in men and **<50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L)** in women, or undergoing treatment. **– High Blood Pressure**: **≥130/85 mmHg**, or on medication for hypertension. **– Elevated Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)**: **≥100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)** or being treated for high blood sugar. This syndrome is not just a collection of numbers—it’s a clear warning sign. Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome are at heightened risk for developing **cardiovascular disease**, **chronic kidney and liver conditions**, **sleep apnea**, and **type 2 diabetes**. But the implications don’t stop there. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nfpa-1580-standard-158025-150x150.webp)For Firefighters, **Metabolic Syndrome can be a disqualifying medical condition**. According to **NFPA 1580, Section 13.7**, which addresses **Medical Conditions Involving the Cardiovascular System**, certain health conditions—particularly those involving elevated cardiovascular risk—may impair the ability to safely perform essential job functions. Firefighters, for example, are expected to operate under extreme physical and psychological stress. The presence of Metabolic Syndrome increases the likelihood of sudden cardiac events, posing a risk not only to the individual but to team safety and public welfare. For these reasons, early identification and management are essential. **Lifestyle changes**—such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, and losing weight—can often reverse the syndrome’s effects. In some cases, **medication** may be needed to treat specific components like blood pressure or cholesterol. Whether you’re concerned about your health or your ability to safely do your job, addressing Metabolic Syndrome early is a proactive step toward a longer, healthier, and safer life. If you meet even one of the risk criteria, take ownership, assess your existing diet and exercise routine — and [take action](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/ "Firefighters") before it affects your health and your career. **Categories:** Health & Wellness --- ### [From the Battlelines to the Front Line - with Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/from-the-battlelines-to-the-front-line-with-russ-burnham/) **Published:** January 13, 2023 **Author:** Russ Burnham **Content:** ### EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of the [**Psych Health and Safety USA podcast**](https://www.psychhealthandsafetyusa.com/), host [Dr. I. David Daniels](https://psychhealthandsafetyconference.com/speakers/dr-i-david-daniels/) speaks with Russ Burnham, the Founder of Front-Line Mobile Health, a company that assists police, fire, and EMS agencies with both physical and behavioral assessment and support. Russ has an extensive military background and began when he enlisted as Combat Medic in 2001, shortly after the events of 9/11. During his time in the military, Burnham provided medical care to numerous men and women in austere environments, including two deployments to Afghanistan, where he served as the Senior Medical Advisor to the Afghan National Army’s 201st Corps Surgeon and the Regional Hospital Commander who oversaw the medical care for the six most eastern provinces in Afghanistan and 25,000 Soldiers. Russ founded Front Line to utilize the lessons that he learned on the battlefield to assist members of the police, fire rescue, and emergency medical services from both a physical and psychological perspective in addressing many of the same kinds of challenges he saw when assisting combat veterans. [Originally featured on psychhealthandsafetyusa.com](https://www.psychhealthandsafetyusa.com/episodes/from-the-battlelines-to-the-front-line-with-russ-burnham) **Categories:** Behavioral Health **Tags:** Podcast --- ## Pages ### [Home](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/) **Published:** September 19, 2022 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Loading... - ## WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. Front Line Mobile Health is the platform of choice for public safety health and wellness. With over 200 years of combined military experience, we are uniquely qualified to serve and treat you, the public safety professional. [About Us](./about) - ## A VETERAN-OWNED COMPANY Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. [About Us](./about) [![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pe_banner_1320.png)](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/multi-cancer-screening/) ## THE HEALTH CARE YOUR DEPARTMENT NEEDS. THE MEDICAL INTELLIGENCE YOU WANT. ![firefighter health](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/firefighter-front-line-mobile-health.png "firefighter-front-line-mobile-health") ##### Public Safety Physicals – Firefighter Our focus is on Public Safety. We know what it takes to do the firefighter’s job, so our physicals focus on what it takes to get healthy and stay healthy. We attack the three big killers of firefighters: Cardiac events, cancer and suicide and are intent on revolutionizing firefighter health. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medical-services-150x150.png "medical-services") ##### Department Physician Services The logical extension to the comprehensive Front Line Mobile Health physicals. With DPS, we offer Active Referral Management along with dedicated Nurse Case Managers to get your team healthy and back-to-work. This saves overtime money and increases readiness and productivity. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-professional-services.png "front-line-professional-services") ##### Professional Consulting Services We leverage everything we have learned from thousands of public safety physicals and from observing what works in over 100 different public safety departments to help you craft policies that are effective, fair and tailored to your environment. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/police-badge-front-line-mobile-health.png "police-badge-front-line-mobile-health") ##### Public Safety Physicals – Law Enforcement Officer Front Line physical focuses on the three big killers of law enforcement officers: cancer, cardiac events and suicide. Our physicals are built on the foundation of knowing the physical and emotional requirements of the LEO’s job. We are focused on early detection of health issues and giving sound guidance to improve the likelihood of a long and healthy career. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/psychological-services.png "psychological-services") ##### Behavioral Health Services Being a firefighter is hazardous work; not just physically but emotionally as well. The constant exposure to trauma-producing situations has ended many careers early. Our psychologists have created the tools to evaluate a candidate’s emotional make-up so you can have confidence that your candidate can handle the emotional stresses that are part of the firefighter’s job today. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Decision-Science.png "Decision-Science") ##### Promotional Testing We help you promote the RIGHT person with a battery of psychological tests that get to the root question of whether this person is suitable to be in a higher position. Learning more about your candidate’s strengths and weaknesses through our evaluations is far better than learning from your mistakes. **RUSS BURNHAM, CRO AND TEAM PRINCIPAL, EXPLAINS HOW FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH IS DIFFERENT.** # WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Medical-Services.jpg "Medical-Services") ### OUR MISSION Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health and wellness — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. Front Line Mobile Health, a veteran-owned company, is the platform of choice for public safety health and wellness. With over 200 years of combined military experience, we are uniquely qualified to serve and treat you, the public safety professional. Nationwide, the top three threats to the lives of public safety professionals are cardiovascular disease, cancer, and suicide. Our program screens for all three. We are committed to ensuring you and your department continue to operate in a state of maximum operational readiness. ### PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/texas-fireshiefs.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Partner-logos-IACP.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-Tech-Kinesiology.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/international-fire-chief-association.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/handtoshoulder-logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NFPA-member.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trident.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-tech-Neuromuscular-lab.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACC_Footer_Logo.png) --- ### [Spouse Physical Interest Survey](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/spouse-physical-interest-survey/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/First-Responders-and-Their-Partners-Collage-1.png "First Responders and Their Partners Collage 1") # First Responder Spouse Physical Survey Blank Form (#6)1. If you are a spouse or partner of a Front Line client, would you be interested in a comprehensive physical through Front Line? Note: Not paid for by your firefighter’s department. Note: Not paid for by your firefighter’s department. Definitely interestedPossibly interestedNot interested at this time What services would be most valuable to you? (Choose all that apply) Extensive Physical & Provider Exam (female medical team) Blood work / Labs Cardiovascular / Fitness screening Hormone help / Testing Cancer Screening Other If offered, when would you most likely participate? Weekday Weekend Either Anything else you'd like Front Line to offer spouses? Please keep me informed Yes First Name Last Name Email Phone/Mobile Submit Form ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/First-Responders-and-Their-Partners-Collage-2.png "First Responders and Their Partners Collage 2") --- ### [Euless Police Department Physicals Signup](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/eulesspd/) **Published:** August 1, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EulessPolice-Shield-225x300.png "EulessPolice-Shield") ## EULESS POLICE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/police_1.png "police_1") **LOCATION:** 201 N Ector Dr., Euless, TX 76039 **LAB DRAWS** JAN 4 – JAN 8 **SCREENINGS AND PROVIDER VISITS** JAN 19 – FEB 5 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-50571/QUUSOGTZCD1VI0147C) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/police_2.png "police_2") ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### CANCER SCREENING Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cardio-focused medical assessments for your department. The physical will consist of the following: - Cancer-screening lab work - Body composition analysis - Human Performance Assessment - Chest X-Ray - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds - Provider exam and consultation [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/police_3-300x295.png "police_3") --- ### [Command Staff](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/command-staff/) **Published:** October 29, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Russ_Burnham_2024-scaled.jpg "Russ Burnham") ##### RUSSELL A. BURNHAM, APA-C CRO & Team Principal ![Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Russ_Burnham_2024-scaled.jpg "Russ Burnham") ##### [RUSSELL A. BURNHAM, APA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/russell-a-burnham/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinehealth "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-burnham-160a952b3/ "LinkedIn")[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@FrontLineMH "YouTube") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike_Conner_2024-791x1024.jpg "Mike_Conner_2024") ##### MIKE CONNER, DMSc, APA-C CEO & Co-Founder ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike_Conner_2024-791x1024.jpg "Mike_Conner_2024") ##### [MIKE CONNER, DMSc, APA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/michael-conner/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-conner-dmsc-pa-c-740213a1/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Sherwood_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Sherwood_2024") ##### John Sherwood, FSCEO, CFE Chief of Staff ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Sherwood_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Sherwood_2024") ##### [John Sherwood, FSCEO, CFE](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/john-sherwood/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrsherwoodgrapevinefd775/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shonna-1-791x1024.jpg "shonna 1") ##### Shonna Badon, SPHR Chief of Human Resources ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shonna-1-791x1024.jpg "shonna 1") ##### [Shonna Badon, SPHR](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/shonna-badon/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-badon/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chelsea-Conner.png "Chelsea-Conner") ##### Chelsea Conner, APA-C Chief of Partner Relations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Chelsea-Conner.png "Chelsea-Conner") ##### [Chelsea Conner, APA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chelsea-conner-apa-c/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-k-conner/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tony_Elliott_2024-791x1024.jpg "Tony_Elliott_2024") ##### Tony Elliott Chief of Marketing and IT ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tony_Elliott_2024-791x1024.jpg "Tony_Elliott_2024") ##### [Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/tony-elliott/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyselliott/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Badon_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Badon_2024") ##### John Badon Chief of Operations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Badon_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Badon_2024") ##### [John Badon](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/john-badon/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-badon-b8592669/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stefan_McFarland-791x1024.jpg "Stefan_McFarland") ##### Stefan McFarland, PA-C Chief of Logistics ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stefan_McFarland-791x1024.jpg "Stefan_McFarland") ##### Stefan McFarland, PA-C [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-mcfarland-62aa0b50/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chris_Nikkel_2024-791x1024.jpg "Chris_Nikkel_2024") ##### Chris Nikkel Chief of Finance ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chris_Nikkel_2024-791x1024.jpg "Chris_Nikkel_2024") ##### [Chris Nikkel](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chris-nikkel/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nikkel-67ab9664/ "LinkedIn") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ctorres-scaled.jpg "ctorres") ##### Chris Torres, PA-C Chief of Clinical Operations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ctorres-scaled.jpg "ctorres") ##### [Chris Torres, PA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chris-torres-pa-c/) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Obermiller_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Obermiller_2024") ##### JOHN OBERMILLER, MD Chief Medical Officer ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Obermiller_2024-791x1024.jpg "John_Obermiller_2024") ##### [JOHN OBERMILLER, MD](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/dr-john-obermiller-md/) [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8Q1A3551-Edit-Edit_websize-1.jpg "Rebecca’s Headshots") ##### DR. REBECCA BLOOD, PhD Forensic Psychologist ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8Q1A3551-Edit-Edit_websize-1.jpg "Rebecca’s Headshots") ##### [DR. REBECCA BLOOD, PhD](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/rebecca-a-blood-ph-d/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabloodphd/ "LinkedIn") --- ### [Wade Cannon Act](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wade-cannon-act/) **Published:** January 16, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** #### # Webinar: The Wade Cannon Act & Wellness Accountability for Texas Fire Departments The **Wade Cannon Act** (Texas House Bill 198) establishes new statutory requirements for occupational cancer screening for firefighters in our state. Under this law, political subdivisions that employ firefighters must offer **confidential, occupational cancer screenings beginning in the fifth year of service and annually thereafter at no cost to the firefighter.** The screenings must include tests for cancer and related components such as urine, pulmonary function, and blood panels, among others. For Texas fire departments, this has immediate implications: - A legislative mandate for occupational health exams with a focus on cancer screening - New funding challenges - Expectations for earlier detection, intervention as well as questions about what screening tests are the most appropriate and/or cost effective - Compliance related issues if cancer-focused health programs are incomplete or inconsistent **Front Line Mobile Health is built for this.** Our programs are designed to meet the spirit and intent of the **Wade Cannon Act** for cancer, while also addressing cardiovascular and behavioral health risk through integrated, physician-led medical evaluations that protect firefighters and the departments that lead them. Our core team is composed of former military medical providers, and most of our support personnel are all connected to the military or public safety by a family member. This shared understanding separates us in the marketplace. Over the last 20 years, our team has spent much of their lives separated from their families, serving overseas or in extended training rotations, providing good medicine in bad places. These shared experiences have helped us create a relationship of trust, understanding, and empathy with our public safety brethren because we understand what it means to serve. ### SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TODAY ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chelsea-Conner-1.png "Chelsea-Conner (1)") ##### CHELSEA CONNER, MPAS, APA-C Chief of Partner Relations [SCHEDULE NOW](https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/912baba2d56444adb68ec5f5d1a54e28%40frontlinemobilehealth.com/meetingtype/L76HSdJf1UKa2VDs7UodRA2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled=true) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Sherwood_2024-scaled.jpg "John_Sherwood_2024") ##### JOHN SHERWOOD Chief of Staff [SCHEDULE NOW](https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/278659d41faf4360961075a3bb2a79b9%40frontlinemobilehealth.com/meetingtype/umVqIYG6I0S52poLy1Ty9Q2?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled) ![Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Russ_Burnham_2024-scaled.jpg "Russ Burnham") ##### RUSSELL A. BURNHAM, APA-C Founder and Chief Revenue Officer [SCHEDULE NOW](https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/a57ddce7a11a4bd6b679b18d64e63a39%40frontlinemobilehealth.com/meetingtype/yc8zEIYkOk2x9oNOybws0Q2?bookingcode=033761a7-df53-427b-ae1c-0ee627405a9c&anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled) --- ### [Chelsea Conner, APA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chelsea-conner-apa-c/) **Published:** September 16, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Chelsea-Conner-1.png "Chelsea-Conner (1)") Chelsea Conner, APA-C CHIEF OF PARTNER RELATIONS [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-k-conner/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:mike@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - University of Nebraska Medical Center, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies - University of Nebraska Medical Center, B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Aeromedical Physician Assistant Chelsea Conner serves as the Chief of Partner Relations at Front Line Mobile Health, where she leads the company’s efforts to expand and strengthen partnerships with public safety agencies across the country. She first joined Front Line as a staff provider, later managed the company’s candidate and new-hire physicals, and then advanced into sales leadership as Deputy of Sales. In her current role, she combines her clinical expertise with her leadership experience to help departments implement comprehensive health and wellness programs that support the safety and longevity of their personnel. An Aeromedical Physician Assistant and U.S. Army veteran, Chelsea brings more than a decade of experience in executive medicine, occupational health, and aviation medicine. She has served as a Senior Brigade Physician Assistant, advising commanders, overseeing the readiness of more than 3,000 service members, and mentoring physician assistants under her supervision. Her background uniquely positions her to understand the operational and health demands of high-performance professionals. Beyond her professional life, Chelsea and her husband are the proud parents of six children, ranging in age from toddler to adult. Together, they have coached their children’s sports teams, traveled internationally to expose them to diverse cultures, and visited state and national parks to instill an appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors. Their family emphasizes a life of service, volunteering within their community to give back and foster the same values of commitment and responsibility they hold dear. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses-150x150.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Colorado - Texas - Illinois --- ### [DURANGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATIONS PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/durangofd-foundations/) **Published:** August 28, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/durango_fd-300x300.png "durango_fd") ## DURANGO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Location:** 103 Sheppard Dr, Durango, CO 81303 **Blood Draws @ LabCorp:** JAN 20, 2027 – MAR 5, 2027 **Screenings and Provider Exam:** MAR 10, 2027 – APR 28, 2027 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-50591/KJYMFXYFVCNZBDSQ2D) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") Front Line Mobile Health will be offering foundations based medical assessments for non-sworn / civilian employees. - Standard NFPA-1582-WFI medical assessment - Basic labs and urinalysis - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Resting EKG - 30-45 minute head-to-toe physical exam and provider consultation - Portal access ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [DURANGO FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/durangofd/) **Published:** February 20, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/durango_fd-300x300.png "durango_fd") ## DURANGO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ANNUAL PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Location:** 103 Sheppard Dr, Durango, CO 81303 **Blood Draws @ LabCorp:** JAN 20, 2027 – MAR 5, 2027 **Screenings and Provider Exam:** MAR 10, 2027 – APR 28, 2027 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-50071/JV0YEUWVV3M6VD0P9X) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments for firefighters and civilian employees. The physical will consist of the following: | Lab Test | Firefighter | Civilians | |:--|:--|:--| | Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | Yes | Yes | | Complete Blood Count | Yes | Yes | | Lipid Panel | Yes | Yes | | Urinalysis with Reflex Micro | Yes | Yes | | Hemoglobin A1C | Yes | Yes | | C-Reactive Protein | Yes | No | | Uric Acid | Yes | No | | Lipoprotein (a) | Yes | No | | Apolipoprotein B | Yes | No | | TSG Reflex to Free T4 | Yes | No | | PSA, Total (Male) | Yes | No | | CA-125 (Female) | Yes | No | | Fecal Occult Blood | Yes | No | | Cortisol, AM | Yes | No | | Testosterone (Male) | Yes | No | | Estradiol (Female) | Yes | No | | Exams | Firefighter | Civilians | |:--|:--|:--| | Personalized Risk Assessment | Yes | Yes | | Health Questionnaire and Screening | Yes | Yes | | Access to Vasana AI | Yes | Yes | | Body Composition Analysis | Yes | Yes | | Vison Screening | Yes | Yes | | Audiogram | Yes | Yes | | Human Performance Assessment | Yes | Yes | | Resting EKG | Yes | Yes | | Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test | Yes | No | | Ultrasound | Yes | No | | Chest X-Ray | Yes | No | | Physical Examination and Consultation | Yes | Yes | ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) ### CANCER SCREENING ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [FORT BLISS FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fortbliss/) **Published:** May 15, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### FORT BLISS FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP **OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT. SIGN-UPS ARE NOW CLOSED!** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Diagnostic Exam and Provider Visit:** OCT 28 – NOV 6 **LOCATION:** Hosted by El Paso County ESD No 1 13661 Paseo Del Este Blvd, El Paso, TX 79928 ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") Front Line Mobile Health will be providing cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments. Exact dates and times of appointments will coordinated approximately 90 days prior to the event. This event is primarily cash pay. Front Line is having discussions with the Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield Benefits program but exact reimbursement is yet to be determined. The cost is $1150 per person. We accept HSA payments, checks, and all major credit cards. Our goal is to find a pathway that allows members to utilize their health plan for some of these services but that is not guaranteed at this moment. The physical will consist of the following: - Human Performance Assessment - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Lab work to include Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds & Lab work - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) - Provider exam and consultation WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH? #### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) ### CANCER SCREENING [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) --- ### [COPPERAS COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/copperas-cove-fd/) **Published:** August 28, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/copperas_cove-300x298.png "copperas_cove") ### COPPERAS COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Blood Draws @ CPL** FEB 1, 2027 – MAR 19, 2027 **Diagnostic Exam and Provider Visit:** MAR 22, 2027 – MAR 27, 2027 **LOCATION:** TBD ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") Front Line Mobile Health will be providing cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments. The physical will consist of the following: - Human Performance Assessment - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Lab work to include Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds & Lab work - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) - Provider exam and consultation WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH? #### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) ### CANCER SCREENING [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) --- ### [MISSOURI CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/missouricityfd/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/R-300x300.png "R") ### MISSOURI CITY FIRE RESCUE PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Blood Draws ONSITE** FEB 1, 2027 – FEB 4, 2027 **Diagnostic Exam and Provider Visit:** FEB 16, 2027 – FEB 26, 2027 **LOCATION:** 18411 Parks Edge, Missouri City, TX 77459 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-47351/TXYN8U9X4ENHU3ZKUG) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") Front Line Mobile Health will be providing cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments. The physical will consist of the following: - Human Performance Assessment - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Lab work to include Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Cancer Screening Ultrasound & Chest X-Ray - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) - Provider exam and consultation WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH? #### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) ### CANCER SCREENING [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) --- ### [Firefighter Medical Exams](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** While many companies offer NFPA 1582 physicals for fire departments, none offer the breadth and depth that Front Line Mobile Health does. Health and wellness should not be a once-a-year, fly-by-night solution. Fire service leaders and their departments need partners to help manage and support all aspects of health and wellness – from hire to retire and everywhere in between. Leaders also need to show the return on investment with such programs. Front Line is a comprehensive partner for progressive fire departments and leaders. We are committed to working with each department to meet their specific needs, all while improving the health, wellness, and readiness of its members ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medical-services-150x150.png "medical-services") ##### MEDICAL SERVICES - NFPA 1580 and 1582 Annual Physicals - NFPA 1580 and 1582 New Hire Candidate Physicals - Immunizations - Return to Work Examinations - Fit for Duty Evaluations - COVID-19 Testing and Surveillance ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/psychological-services-150x150.png "psychological-services") ##### PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES - New Hire Psychological Evaluations - Suitability Evaluations - Human Performance Assessments - Fit for Duty Psychological Evaluations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-professional-services-150x150.png "front-line-professional-services") ##### PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Department Physician Services - Workers’ Compensation Reviews - Expert Testimony - Risk Management [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/professional-services/) ## LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FIREFIGHTER MEDICAL SERVICES ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-mike-conner-pflugerville-fire-dept.png "front-line-mike-conner-pflugerville-fire-dept") > “​Working with Front Line is about establishing a relationship. Our folks are not just a ‘number.’ They know the history of our members and they know the history of our organization. It is all about our relationship!” **— Scott D. Kerwood, Fire Chief**, Hutto Fire Rescue > “Front Line provided data, analytics, and insights to department leadership that guided internal improvement decision making.” **— John Sullivan, Fire Chief**, Georgetown Fire Department > “Front Line provided data, analytics, and insights to department leadership that guided internal improvement decision making.” **— David Wilson, Fire Chief**, West Lake Fire Department PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Partner-logos-IACP.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-tech-Neuromuscular-lab.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-Tech-Kinesiology.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trident.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/handtoshoulder-logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACC_Footer_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/05_IFCA_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/texas-fireshiefs.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NFPA-member.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/official-patch_color_tm_165.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cy-Fair-FD-Color-Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CCFD.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/roanoake.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/volente.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/perdernales.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/North-Hays.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/liberty-hill-fire.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Jarrell-fire.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Lakeway-Ploice-dept.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Georgetown-police.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hutton.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/plugerville-fire.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/manchaca.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/temple-ploics.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fort-worth-fire.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Georgetown-fire.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Westlake2.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/temple-fire2.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/taylore-fire-1.jpg) --- ### [PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT CANCER SCREENING SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/pearlandfd/) **Published:** August 28, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pearfdtx-277x300.png "Pearfdtx") ## PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT CANCER SCREENING SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **LOCATION:** 2703 Veterans Dr., Pearland, TX 77584 (Fire HQ) **BLOOD DRAW:** Jan 11 – Jan 15 **SCREENINGS AND PROVIDER VISIT:** JAN 19 – FEB 12 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-50531/3U1XCQ4C650BA81P8N) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cancer-focused medical assessments for you, the firefighter. The physical will consist of the following: - Cancer-screening lab work - Body composition analysis - Human Performance Assessment - Chest X-Ray - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds - Provider exam and consultation ### CANCER SCREENING [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [Videos](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/videos/) **Published:** October 17, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ## ABOUT FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH ### FIRE SERVICE OVERVIEW ### LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERVIEW ## HEALTH TOOLS --- ### [Resources](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/resources/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### We believe that the mind and body are connected. People can be healthy but not well. The intersection of health and wellness occurs here.** [Watch More Videos](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth) --- ### [Medical Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) **Published:** January 14, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/health-records.png "health-records") ##### ANNUAL NFPA 1582 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL EVALUATIONS Our dynamic organization allows for a decentralized operational approach. Whether we come to you, or you choose to use one of our facilities, we are prepared to meet your needs. All physical examinations, laboratory testing, vision testing, audiograms, spirometry, chest X-rays, exercise testing, cancer screenings, immunizations, and infectious disease screenings — as well as one-on-one consultations with a state licensed and operational medical provider — take place at your station or at one of our locations. All of our firefighter screenings exceed the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program Standard 1582. ![firefighter health](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/firefighter-front-line-mobile-health.png "firefighter-front-line-mobile-health") ##### FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE/NEW HIRE MEDICAL EVALUATIONS Prospective personnel examinations require more extensive background testing and lab work than annual exams. Our evaluations meet and exceed all NFPA standards. We provide special testing at hiring to address future medical issues that can arise with workers’ compensation cases to protect the new hire and the department from needless claims. The cost of hiring poorly cannot be understated. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/police-badge-front-line-mobile-health.png "police-badge-front-line-mobile-health") ##### LAW ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL & NEW HIRE EXAMINATIONS (FOLLoWING STATE GUIDELINES) Law enforcement candidates are required to undergo pre-hire medical examinations that meet the requirements set forth by the state guidelines. Following state guidelines, we apply a rigorous standard to our law enforcement examinations to ensure both the law enforcement candidate and the hiring agency are protected. These examinations include laboratory testing, vision testing, audiograms, spirometry, X-rays, exercise testing, heavy metal testing, and one-on-one consultations with a state-licensed and law enforcement specific medical provider to review all results, studies, and findings. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medical-services.png "medical-services") ##### Front Line extended care When a first responder is injured or flagged in a physical, what happens next? Too often, they’re left to navigate a confusing system on their own with no follow-up, no advocacy, and no clear plan. Meanwhile, departments are left short-staffed, over budget, and in the dark. Flex is how you close the gap. Front Line Extended Care (FLEX) is your department’s year-round partner in wellness, recovery, and readiness. It goes beyond traditional benefits to support first responders through every health challenge—on or off duty. [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/extended-care/) PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Partner-logos-IACP.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-tech-Neuromuscular-lab.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-Tech-Kinesiology.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trident.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/handtoshoulder-logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACC_Footer_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/05_IFCA_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/texas-fireshiefs.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NFPA-member.png) --- ### [Law Enforcement](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/law-enforcement/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** As a law enforcement leader, you face unique challenges every day, including maintaining the health and wellness of your department. However, most law enforcement agencies do not have the regulatory support for health and wellness programs like some other public safety sectors. Acknowledging this, Front Line Mobile Health partners with law enforcement leaders to create programs that meet your needs, while also accounting for the financial hurdles involved. We continually work with and get feedback from Chief Officers about their most pressing issues and create programs and services to alleviate those friction points. Because of this, our services are tailored, specifically, to law enforcement. We also help these same leaders demonstrate the return on investment for these programs, ensuring city managers and elected officials understand the importance of advocating for — and funding — physical, behavioral, and operational wellness. LEARN ABOUT OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medical-services-150x150.png "medical-services") ##### MEDICAL SERVICES - Annual Occupational Medical Evaluations - New Hire/Candidate Medical Exams (following state guidelines) - Immunizations - Return to Work Examinations - Fit for Duty Evaluations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/psychological-services-150x150.png "psychological-services") ##### PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES - New Hire/Candidate Psychological Exams (following state guidelines) - Human Performance Assessments - Fit for Duty Psychological Evaluations ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-professional-services-150x150.png "front-line-professional-services") ##### PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Department Physician Services - Workers’ Compensation Reviews - Expert Testimony - Geospatial Intelligence - Risk Management [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) [Learn More](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/professional-services/) PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Partner-logos-IACP.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-tech-Neuromuscular-lab.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-Tech-Kinesiology.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trident.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/handtoshoulder-logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACC_Footer_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/05_IFCA_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/texas-fireshiefs.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NFPA-member.png) --- ### [Behavioral Health Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-professional-services.png "front-line-professional-services") ##### Fire/EMS/Paramedic Psychological Evaluations NFPA 1580 (Standard for Emergency Responder Occupational Health and Wellness) integrated comprehensive behavioral health, mental wellness, and stress management into firefighter health standards. Our psychologists review a behavioral health screening and we administer psychological testing to ensure firefighters, paramedics, and EMT personnel are free from psychiatric symptoms that may affect their ability to safely and effectively perform essential job tasks. We offer a HIPAA compliant video interface for the clinical interview and evening and weekend availability for appointments. Our psychologists submit a psychological health declaration to the department upon completion of the interview. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/icons-for-website-01.png "icons for website-01") ##### LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS Many states require all law enforcement officer applicants to pass a Pre-Employment Post-Offer Psychological Evaluation performed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. Our licensed forensic psychologists employ the best practices for conducting these evaluations for law enforcement officers, combining their deep knowledge of professional standards and guidelines with their clinical experiences with public safety, active-duty military, and veteran service members to provide an evaluation that is thorough and fair — for both applicants and the law enforcement agency itself. Depending on the needs of the applicant and agency, our ability to administer online standardized assessments, a HIPAA-compliant video interface for the clinical interview, and evening or weekend availability for appointments creates additional opportunities for remote clients and those with scheduling difficulties to complete these essential law enforcement screenings. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hpa.png "hpa") ##### HUMAN PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS All public safety professionals receive an annual online Human Performance Assessment (HPA) that focuses on the multifaceted dimensions of behavioral health and resilience. The data we receive back, and ultimately review with each person during their examination, allows us to spend the personal time and attention required to discuss how a public safety professional’s mental wellness affects their physical health, personal performance, and vice versa. Our assessments allow us to help people understand when to reach out for help and what help is available. Our online HPA uses the industry standard testing instruments to include PCL-5 (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), PHQ-9 (Depression), ISI-7 (Sleep), Alcohol (Audit-C), Tobacco Use (FTND), and Anxiety (GAD-7), among others. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven.png "data-driven") ##### FITNESS FOR DUTY Fitness for Duty evaluations can occur at any point during an employee’s career. Supervisor concern or external concern (e.g., from a medical professional) about an employee’s ability to complete job-related tasks can initiate a fitness for duty evaluation. The psychologist will review any medical records related to the issue or concern, as well as any employment records detailing the individual’s performance at work. The report will provide a recommendation regarding the employee’s fitness to perform specific job duties or requirements and the employee’s ability to resume unrestricted duty. The report may find the employee to be fit for duty without restrictions, fit for duty with certain restrictions or modifications, or unfit for duty. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/assessment.png "assessment") ##### ORGANIZATION CLIMATE ASSESSMENT Assessing your department’s organizational climate should be as routine as ensuring your building doesn’t have any leaks. You may wonder why it would be necessary to have a formal organizational assessment when you have an open-door policy and should already know what your people think. So many leaders share this same perspective. While it is admirable, many leaders severely underestimate the willingness of their team to bring forward pertinent issues and information. An organizational climate assessment affords your team an opportunity to honestly and anonymously provide feedback to the department about a number of important issues, to include burnout in the workplace, camaraderie, teamwork, sexual harassment, inclusion, alcohol use, and support. Many of these issues, if identified early, can easily be mitigated through discussions or expert presentations. This survey is a win-win for a department – you either confirm that your department and leadership are on the right track, fostering a healthy environment with few concerns, or you are able to identify blind spots in your organization and mitigate the impact as early as possible. In the end, a healthy team and positive culture and environment results in a better performing department. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications.jpg "qualifications") ##### Promotional Psychological Evaluations Promotional psychological evaluations are structured, job-related assessments designed to assist departments in determining a candidate’s readiness for advancement into positions of increased authority, responsibility, and operational risk. Unlike pre-employment screening, which primarily focuses on identifying contraindications for initial appointment, promotional evaluations examine leadership readiness, judgment, stress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, ethical decision-making, and capacity to manage complex personnel and operational demands. These evaluations are conducted in accordance with professional guidelines (e.g., IACP, APA, POST standards where applicable) and emphasize fairness, job relevance, and defensibility. Agencies receive clear, concise, and actionable feedback that supports personnel decisions. Recommended that the evaluation is completed prior to a final hiring board. PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Partner-logos-IACP.jpg) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-tech-Neuromuscular-lab.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Texas-Tech-Kinesiology.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Trident.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/handtoshoulder-logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ACC_Footer_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/05_IFCA_Logo.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/texas-fireshiefs.png) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NFPA-member.png) --- ### [STAFFORD COUNTY FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL PHYSICALS SIGNUP](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/staffordcountyfr/) **Published:** April 11, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/stafford-fire-logo.png "stafford-fire-logo") ## STAFFORD COUNTY FIRE RESCUE PHYSICALS SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **Lab Draws:** 16 NOV – 20 NOV **Diagnostic Testing and Provider Exam** 8 DEC – 16 DEC **Locations:** North Location: Fire Company 14 \| 53 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford VA 22554 South Location: Fire Company 12 \| 20 Sebring Drive, Fredericksburg VA 22406 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-48751/N8E3GD1WWT4N854AMI) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments for your firefighters. The physical will consist of the following: - Lab work to include Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Human Performance Assessment - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) - Chest X-Ray - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds & Lab work - Provider exam and consultation ### CANCER SCREENING ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/services/) **Published:** February 21, 2019 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ##### From physicals to suitability evaluations and everything in between, we ensure you and your team are equipped with the information you need to improve the physical, behavioral, and operational health of your department. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/firefighter-services.jpg "firefighter-services") [## FIREFIGHTERS](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/) From 1582 physicals to new hire examinations, department physician services to workers’ compensation reviews, our comprehensive service offerings ensure your department remains healthy and efficient. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/law-enforcement-services3.png "law-enforcement-services3") [## LAW ENFORCEMENT](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/law-enforcement/) Medical evaluations, psychological examinations, annual Human Performance Assessments, return to work examinations — your needs are unique, and we have the team of experts ready to help. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/law-enforcement/) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Medical-Services.jpg "Medical-Services") [## MEDICAL SERVICES](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) Our expert medical team has you covered. Cancer screenings, new hire physicals, immunizations, and more. Our age- and risk-stratified evaluations focus on early disease detection and are never one-size-fits-all. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/psychological-services.jpg "psychological-services") [## PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) Our psychological and behavioral evaluations ensure your department is mentally fit for the critical services you provide. We save you time and money by identifying potentially costly behavioral liabilities early — even before hire. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/professional-services.jpg "professional-services") [## PROFESSIONAL SERVICES](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/professional-services/) Whether it is providing expert medical testimony, conducting return-to-work examinations, or offering workers’ compensation expertise, we have the professional services you need to keep your department operating effectively. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/professional-services/) # ## OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-mobile-health-exam.png "front-line-mobile-health-exam") Health and wellness in the public safety sector is not achieved by physicals alone. It takes dynamic leaders and medical professionals who understand the interplay between the physical and mental aspects of public safety and overlay that with the operational requirements of high-risk professions. We have identified seven of the biggest challenges and opportunities to improve the physical and mental well being of public safety professionals. We use these priorities to guide our patients to greater effectiveness and longevity while taking into account the operational toll that occurs in public safety. Our priorities drive our comprehensive health and wellness programs. We prioritize early identification, education, and analysis of the following: ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cardiovascular-health-150x150.png "cardiovascular-health") **Cardiovascular Disease** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cancer-150x150.png "cancer") **Cancer** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/orthopedic-150x150.png "orthopedic") **Orthopedic Injuries** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/metabolic-disease-150x150.png "metabolic-disease") **Metabolic Disease** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/human-performance-issues-150x150.png "human-performance-issues") **Suicide and Other Human Performance Issues** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/operational-impact-on-health-150x150.png "operational-impact-on-health") **Operational Impact on Health and Wellness** --- ### [Contact](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/contact/) **Published:** May 22, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ##### We partner with progressive leaders and organizations that are committed to leaving the public safety sector better than they found it. Does that sound like you? Let’s talk. ##### Speak to one of our team members to get more information or a customized proposal. ## HEADQUARTERS CONTACT DETAILS #### PO Box 1268 Granbury TX 76048 #### 512.838.3808 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-line-mobile-health "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo") Contact form not displaying properly? **[Click Here.](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-22131/SG86319UT2QS60XKR7)** [ ](#) --- ### [Medical Records Request](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/records-request/) **Published:** March 24, 2022 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Please click below to download our medical records request form. Once you have filled it out, you can upload it and submit it in the form below. [DOWNLOAD OUR MEDICAL RECORDS REQUEST FORM](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Release-of-Patient-Information-Form.pdf) Click or drag a file to this area to upload. [Choose File](javascript:void();) SUBMIT Thank you for submitting your records request. It has been sent to the appropriate person. × There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later. × --- ### [Willowfork Fire Department Physicals Signup](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/willowforkfd/) **Published:** May 30, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/wfd-300x300.png "wfd") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") ## FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL PHYSICAL SIGN-UPS **Location:** 2700 Spring Green Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 **Blood Draws:** SEP 21 – SEP 25 **Diagnostic Exam and Provider Visit:** OCT 6 – OCT 16 [SIGN UP NOW!](https://forms.clickup.com/45039744/f/1ayg40-49911/AWP6FXM95UH4QGZ2J0) ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") ### WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH [](#)[Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cancer and cardiovascular-focused medical assessments. The physical will consist of the following: - Lab work to include Testosterone, Estradiol, Cortisol, and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - Full biometric assessment with vision, hearing, and body composition - Human Performance Assessment - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) - Chest X-Ray - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds & Lab work - Provider exam and consultation ### CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING (CPET) ### CANCER REDUCTION TOOLS (ULTRASOUND) ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [Services in Texas](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/services-in-texas/) **Published:** March 19, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ##### Front Line Mobile Health provides comprehensive occupational healthcare services for first responders across Texas, including medical screenings, NFPA-compliant physicals, psychological evaluations, and injury rehabilitation. Our mobile and clinic-based teams work directly with fire, police, and EMS departments to support prevention, early detection, and long-term health so personnel can safely perform their duties. [## FIREFIGHTERS](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/) From 1582 physicals to new hire examinations, department physician services to workers’ compensation reviews, our comprehensive service offerings ensure your department remains healthy and efficient. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-services/) [## MEDICAL SERVICES](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) Our expert medical team has you covered. Cancer screenings, new hire physicals, immunizations, and more. Our age- and risk-stratified evaluations focus on early disease detection and are never one-size-fits-all. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/medical-services/) [## BEHAVIORAL HEALTH](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) Our psychological and behavioral evaluations ensure your department is mentally fit for the critical services you provide. We save you time and money by identifying potentially costly behavioral liabilities early. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/psychological-services/) [## FLEX](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/extended-care/) Front Line Extended Care (FLEX) is your department’s year-round partner in wellness, recovery, and readiness. It goes beyond traditional benefits to support first responders through every health challenge—on or off duty. [See Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/extended-care/) [## PEAK PERFORMANCE](https://frontlinepeakperformance.com/) Peak Performance is a medically guided program that helps first responders improve fitness, lose excess body fat, and optimize health through personalized testing, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise plans. [See Services](https://frontlinepeakperformance.com/) ### Office & Mobile Operations ##### Dallas Clinic ##### Fort Worth ##### Georgetown Office ##### Dallas Mobile ##### East Texas Mobile ##### Fort Worth Mobile ##### Central Texas Mobile ##### San Antonio Mobile Texas Departments We Serve - Stafford County (Group 1) – **East Texas Mobile** - Pearland Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Missouri City Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Humble Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Port Arthur Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Stafford County (Group2w/MTF) – **East Texas Mobile** - Groves Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Cy-Fair/Harris County ESD #9 – **East Texas Mobile** - Baytown Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - City of Richmond Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - City of Richmond Police Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Community VFD – **East Texas Mobile** - Katy Fire Department – **East Texas Mobile** - Fort Bend County FM – **East Texas Mobile** - 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Taylor Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Liberty Hill Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Manchaca Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Jarrell Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Volente Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Wilco ESD #7 – **Central Texas Mobile** - Lampasas Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Brady Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Temple Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Belton Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Harker Heights Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Killeen Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Temple Police Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Travis County Fire Marshal – **Central Texas Mobile** - Georgetown Police Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Liberty Hill Police Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Hewitt Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Stafford County Fire Department (Group 1 w/MTF) – **Central Texas Mobile** - Bastrop-Travis County ESD #1 – **Central Texas Mobile** - Jollyville Fire Department – **Central Texas Mobile** - Manor FD-TCESD #12 – **Central Texas Mobile** - El Paso ESD #1 – **Central Texas Mobile** - Lake Travis Fire Rescue – **San Antonio Mobile** - Pflugerville Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - CTX & SATX Makeups – **San Antonio Mobile** - Wimberley Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Hays County ESD #3 (South Hays Fire) – **San Antonio Mobile** - Brenham Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Canyon Lake Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Pflugerville Fire Department (New Hire Class) – **San Antonio Mobile** - Kyle Fire (Hays ESD #5) – **San Antonio Mobile** - Horseshoe Bay Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Fredericksburg Police Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - North Hays Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Bexar County ESD #8 San Antonio Mobile - Killeen Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Bexar-Bulverde ESD #3 – **San Antonio Mobile** - District 7 Fire Rescue – **San Antonio Mobile** - Oak Hill Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Westlake Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - CE-Bar Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Travis County ESD #11 – **San Antonio Mobile** - Pedernales Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Marble Falls Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Marble Falls VFD – **San Antonio Mobile** - Bulverde Springs Branch Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Lockhart Fire Department – **San Antonio Mobile** - Lake Travis Fire Rescue – **San Antonio Mobile** #### # The Wade Cannon Act & Wellness Accountability for Texas Fire Departments The **Wade Cannon Act** (Texas House Bill 198) establishes new statutory requirements for occupational cancer screening for firefighters in our state. Under this law, political subdivisions that employ firefighters must offer **confidential, occupational cancer screenings beginning in the fifth year of service and annually thereafter at no cost to the firefighter.** The screenings must include tests for cancer and related components such as urine, pulmonary function, and blood panels, among others. For Texas fire departments, this has immediate implications: - A legislative mandate for occupational health exams with a focus on cancer screening - New Funding challenges - Expectations for earlier detection, intervention as well as questions about what screening tests are the most appropriate and/or cost effective - Compliance related issues if cancer-focused health programs are incomplete or inconsistent **Front Line Mobile Health is built for this.** Our programs are designed to meet the spirit and intent of the **Wade Cannon Act** for cancer, while also addressing cardiovascular and behavioral health risk through integrated, physician-led medical evaluations that protect firefighters and the departments that lead them. Our core team is composed of former military medical providers, and most of our support personnel are all connected to the military or public safety by a family member. This shared understanding separates us in the marketplace. Over the last 20 years, our team has spent much of their lives separated from their families, serving overseas or in extended training rotations, providing good medicine in bad places. These shared experiences have helped us create a relationship of trust, understanding, and empathy with our public safety brethren because we understand what it means to serve. LEARN MORE NOW --- ### [Rebecca A. Blood, Ph.D.](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/rebecca-a-blood-ph-d/) **Published:** March 19, 2026 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8Q1A3551-Edit-Edit_websize.jpg "Rebecca’s Headshots") ##### Rebecca A. Blood, Ph.D. Director of Human Performance and Forensic Psychologist [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabloodphd/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:sbadon@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education.jpg) ## EDUCATION - State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S. in Psychology - Towson University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology - Georgia State University, Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Psychologist – Forensic - Aeromedical Qualified - Basic Life Support - Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police Dr. Rebecca Blood spent the majority of her professional career as a military clinical psychologist, completing a combined 22 years in both the United States Air Force and United States Army. During her military tenure, she served as an aeromedical psychologist, trained security force advisors using operational and performance psychology principles, worked with the Army Research Institute, and provided clinical services to thousands of service members across all service branches. Rebecca deployed to multiple locations to include Afghanistan, Kosovo, Germany, Latvia, and Romania, increasing mission readiness across regions. Dr. Blood was selected for the prestigious APA-accredited forensic psychology postdoctoral fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She served as an expert witness and consultant on numerous forensic cases to include capital murder, sexual assault, attempted murder, and domestic violence. She has delivered invited lectures to Judge Advocate General attorneys, national intelligence commands, and operational units. She has conducted and oversaw hundreds of specialty evaluations, including White House suitability screenings, Personnel Reliability and Nuclear Surety Program evaluations, high-level national security assessments, fitness for duty evaluations, and worked with several assessment and selection programs. Dr. Blood has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national and international conferences, and received multiple awards and honors, including the National Infantry Association Order of St. Maurice and the Army Aviation Association of America Order of St. Michael. Some of her completed trainings include the Judge Advocate General OBC Criminal Law Course, Command and General Staff College, Army Medical Officer Advanced Course, Combat Operational Stress Control, Aeromedical Psychology Course, and the Army Medical Officer Basic Course. Dr. Blood also works for Medical Equation, completing insurance requested peer reviews and independent psychological evaluations in the context of worker’s compensation and disability cases. She provides expert testimony and consultation for contested case hearings. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Maryland - Texas - Hawaii - District of Columbia - PSYPACT Certified --- ### [Fire Chief Readiness Scorecard](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-chief-readiness-scorecard/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![Fire Chief's Readiness Banner](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/readiness-banner.png "Fire Chief Readiness Banner") # How Ready is Your Fire Department, Really? ### ### Most fire chiefs believe they understand the health risks inside their department. Very few have the data to prove it. [Take the 3-Minute Chief Readiness Assessment](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-chief-readiness-assessment/) #### Three Threats to Firefighter Readiness #### OCCUPATIONAL CANCER ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cancer-white1.png "cancer-white1") #### CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cardiovascular-health-wihte1.png "cardiovascular-health-wihte1") #### SUICIDE ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/human-performance-white1.png "human-performance-white1") THE CHIEF READINESS SCORECARD HELPS DEPARTMENT LEADERS UNDERSTAND: - Whether their physical program meets NFPA intent - If they have visibility into firefighter health risk - Whether leadership has command-level medical intelligence - How prepared their department is for long-term readiness [Start the Assessment](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-chief-readiness-assessment/) --- ### [Multi-Cancer Screening](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/multi-cancer-screening/) **Published:** March 5, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FLPE-1024x145.png "FL+PE") ## ## FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH HAS PARTNERED WITH PRECISION EPIGENOMICS TO INTEGRATE MULTI-CANCER EARLY DETECTION INTO OUR ENHANCED ANNUAL PHYSICALS Firefighters face one of the highest occupational cancer risks in the United States. Traditional screening methods often identify cancer only after symptoms appear or disease has progressed. Through our partnership with [Precision Epigenomics](https://precision-epigenomics.com/), Front Line Mobile Health is introducing the [EPISEEK Multi-Cancer Early Detection test](https://precision-epigenomics.com/tests/) as part of our advanced diagnostic platform. This screening uses epigenomic analysis to detect cancer-associated signals in blood, allowing physicians to identify potential risks earlier and guide follow-up evaluation. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/male_firefighter.png "male_firefighter") For departments implementing enhanced annual physicals, this capability adds another layer of protection for the people who protect our communities. Front Line Mobile Health provides occupational health programs built specifically for public safety professionals. [Precision Epigenomics](https://precision-epigenomics.com/) develops advanced molecular diagnostics designed to detect cancer-associated signals earlier than traditional screening methods. Together, the two organizations are advancing firefighter health protection by integrating epigenomic screening into a comprehensive occupational medical program. This partnership allows departments implementing enhanced physicals to access advanced cancer detection technology through a clinically structured evaluation. [Request More Information](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/contact/) What Is Epigenomic Screening? Epigenomics studies the chemical signals that regulate gene activity. Changes in these signals can indicate the presence of cancer before symptoms appear. [Precision Epigenomics](https://precision-epigenomics.com/) developed the [EPISEEK](https://precision-epigenomics.com/tests/) platform to identify cancer-associated epigenetic markers through a simple blood sample. The test uses its patented probes to analyze specific genomic regions to identify signals associated with multiple types of cancer. When incorporated into a physician-directed evaluation, these insights can support earlier investigation and intervention. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/New-Box-2-300x202.png "New-Box-2") - Blood-based screening - Multi-cancer detection capability - Advanced epigenomic signal analysis - Designed to support physician-directed follow-up care Advanced Diagnostics in the Enhanced Annual Physical - Comprehensive physician evaluation - Advanced laboratory diagnostics - Cardiovascular risk assessment - Cancer risk screening - Behavioral health screening - Longitudinal health tracking ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/blood_draw.png "blood_draw") Front Line Mobile Health’s enhanced annual physical is designed to address the unique health risks of the fire service. Through our partnership with [Precision Epigenomics](https://precision-epigenomics.com/), the [EPISEEK](https://precision-epigenomics.com/tests/) multi-cancer screening test can now be incorporated into the advanced diagnostics component of this evaluation. This allows departments to expand their cancer detection capabilities within a structured occupational health program. Protecting the Most Important Equipment in the Department ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/two_firefighters.png "two_firefighters") Fire departments invest heavily in apparatus, gear, and technology to protect their communities. The most important asset in every department is the firefighter. Early detection and proactive health monitoring are essential to sustaining a healthy, ready workforce. Integrating advanced diagnostics into annual physicals provides leaders with stronger tools to care for their people and protect the long-term health of the department. Explore Advanced Diagnostics for Your Department Departments implementing enhanced annual physicals can incorporate advanced cancer screening as part of their firefighter health and wellness program. Contact Front Line Mobile Health to learn how advanced diagnostics and epigenomic screening may fit within your department’s health strategy. [Request More Information](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/contact/) ##### About Front Line Mobile Health Front Line Mobile Health provides occupational medical programs built specifically for public safety professionals. The organization delivers annual physicals, advanced diagnostics, and longitudinal health programs designed to support readiness from entry into service through retirement. ##### About Precision Epigenomics Precision Epigenomics develops advanced molecular diagnostics that use epigenomic analysis to identify cancer-associated signals through blood-based testing. --- ### [Fire Chief Readiness Assessment](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fire-chief-readiness-assessment/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2chiefs.png "2chiefs") # Fire Chief Readiness Assessment Fire Chief Readiness AssessmentDo you know the percentage of firefighters in your department currently at elevated cardiovascular risk? We have a rough estimate Yes - We track this annually. We suspect risk exists but cannot quantify it. No visibility Does your department receive an aggregate report showing department-wide health trends after annual physicals? Occasionally Informally Yes - Annually No visibility Do you know the average age at which cardiac risk begins increasing within your department? No visibility We have some idea Not specifically Yes — we track this trend Can you identify the top three health risks affecting your firefighters today? Possibly No visibility Yes — based on general knowledge Yes — supported by data Does your department track longitudinal health changes in firefighters over time? Some tracking exists Limited tracking No Yes — multiple years of data Do your annual physicals allow leadership to detect emerging health patterns across the department? Rarely No Yes Sometimes Can your department quantify the number of firefighters currently at elevated cancer risk? Yes No Not specifically Approximate estimate Does your department measure behavioral health risk trends across the workforce? No Yes — routinely Occasionally Informally Can you confidently answer this question: "What percentage of my department is at risk of losing operational readiness within the next 5 years?" No Yes Uncertain Possibly Do you have a system that converts firefighter health data into command-level operational intelligence? Not really Limited capability No Yes Can you quantify total lost work days and financial impact due to preventable injury? General awareness, no numbers Quantified, trended, used for decisions No visibility Some data, not fully analyzed Can you identify health or risk patterns by shift, station, or assignment? Clear patterns, actively used Some data, limited analysis No visibility Suspected, not validated Do you know the prevalence of metabolic or body composition risk? Quantified, tracked, acted on Some data, not consistent General concern, no data No visibility Do you know your primary behavioral health risk? Some indicators, unclear priority No visibility Clearly identified and addressed General concern Is peer support aligned to actual behavioral health risks? Fully aligned to identified risks General support only No alignment Partial alignment Do you know your most common cancer screening findings? Clear trends, used for action Individual cases only No visibility Some data, limited insight `` ### Contact Information --- First Name Last Name Title Department City State Email Phone/Mobile Submit Form for Scorecard Results --- ### [COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR FIRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/services-book/) **Published:** February 4, 2026 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** [](#) --- ### [Shonna Badon, SPHR](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/shonna-badon/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/shonna-1.jpg "shonna 1") ##### Shonna Badon, SPHR Chief of Human Resources [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-conner-dmsc-pa-c-740213a1/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:sbadon@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - HRCI Professional in Human Resources - Austin Human Resource Management Association Member As an accomplished HR Professional with over a decade of expertise, Shonna brings a wealth of experience in benefits administration, talent and performance management, recruitment, employee engagement and employee relations. She has worked with in many industries including oil & gas, not-for-profits, healthcare and media agencies. The last few years Shonna worked as an HR consultant for many start-ups providing guidance and coaching through high-level employee relation issues and creating HR initiatives. Shonna serves as the G-1, the principal staff officer for human resources at Front Line Mobile Health. In this senior HR role, she leads the development and implementation of strategic HR initiatives that align with the organization’s overarching business goals. Her expertise encompasses talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, and compliance, ensuring a cohesive and engaged workforce. With a focus on enhancing personnel readiness and information management, Shonna coordinates HR support and services across the organization. She plays a pivotal role in driving talent management processes, including recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. In addition to overseeing compensation and benefits programs, Shonna ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations, developing policies that reflect industry best practices. Passionate about helping people, Shonna is dedicated to promoting a positive work environment where employees feel valued and supported. She addresses complex employee relations issues with empathy and fairness, fostering open communication and inclusivity within the workplace. Outside of her professional commitments, Shonna is passionate about her husband, two boys, yoga and reading. --- ### [Careers](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/careers/) **Published:** April 19, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** # Hi, WE’RE FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH ### Let’s grow together. At Front Line, we are a Veteran-Owned company who is leveraging our military experience to develop relevant health and wellness programs for Public Safety organizations that address the three leading causes of death – cardiovascular disease, cancer and suicide. Our mission is to provide a healthcare experience that revolutionizes the health of the individual while becoming a catalyst for meaningful change for Public Safety wellness programs across the nation. ![First Responders Day](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1028_First-Responders-Day-2.png "1028_First Responders Day (2)") In working at Front Line, you will have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Our team is made up of doctors, physician assistants, and other specialists with extensive military, occupational, and workers’ compensation experience. Many of our team members are connected to the military or public safety through a family member or served previously. Together, we deliver “Medical Intelligence” to our patients and department leaders through a data-driven, educational, and relational approach that is unheard of in occupational medicine. Armed with data we provide about what ails their force, department leaders know where their liability lies and where they should devote their limited time and resources. Like our patients, we know what it means to serve and deliver good medicine in bad places, bringing a unique perspective that provides a connection to our patients and department leaders. Front Line has experienced exponential growth and is rolling out nationwide expansion, with markets already established in Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. As such, Front Line is a start-up environment where you’ll be expected to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and get creative about finding innovative, tech-driven solutions to delivering best-in-class healthcare that is both sustainable and scalable. # OUR CORE VALUES **Everyone on our team must be a good dude/dudette!** We insist that our entire team is made up of people who are compassionate, optimistic, energetic, and naturally bring fun and generosity to the workplace. 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Please try again later! × First Name \* Last Name \* Department \* Title \* Phone Number \* Email Address \* SUBMIT --- ### [Chris Torres, PA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chris-torres-pa-c/) **Published:** April 2, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ctorres-scaled.jpg "ctorres") ##### Chris Torres, PA-C Chief of Clinical Operations [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-torres-pac/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:ctorres@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - University of Nebraska Medical Center, B.S. in Biology - University of Nebraska Medical Center, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Physician Assistant — Certified - Texas Medical License - Colorado Medical License - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Basic Life Support - Advance Burn Life Support Chris Torres served 20 years in the U.S. Army, starting his career as a Combat Medic and retiring as a Physician Assistant (PA). Chris deployed three times as a combat medic, twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan, Chris served alongside the Infantry and as part of a Combat Support Hospital working in the Emergency Room during these deployments. As a PA, Chris deployed twice more, once as a Battalion PA alongside America’s Tank Division and most recently as the Senior Medical Advisor to the 201st Corps of the Afghan National Army, in the eastern region of Afghanistan. Upon completion of his last Afghanistan tour, Chris took on the role of Program Director of the Combat Casualty Care Course – providing “knees in the dirt medicine” training to joint service medical officers. In addition to deploying across the globe, Chris also completed numerous military and medical courses such as Airborne, Air Assault, Military Mountain Medicine Course, Army Trauma Training Course, Operational Emergency Management Systems, Tactical Combat Medical Course, ALS, ATLS, PALS, and ABLS, to name a few. Aligning perfectly with his retirement, Chris joined the FLMH team as a staff provider, mobilizing all over Texas and Colorado, caring for the various Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement Officers and EMS personnel under the FLMH umbrella. More recently, Chris has taken on the role of Deputy Medical Officer. The above was only made possible due to the support of Chris’ wife, Erin Torres. First meeting during medic training, Chris and Erin have been married throughout his military career and have 4 pretty awesome kids together. During their off time, Chris and his family prefer off-grid camping/exploration and short-term mission work to keep them busy. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses-150x150.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Colorado - Texas --- ### [About](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) **Published:** February 21, 2019 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** We Are Different. We Are Built For This. Front Line Mobile Health is a veteran-owned healthcare services provider specializing in common sense and evidence-based occupational medical exams for public safety professionals. Our staff is made up of doctors, physician assistants, and other specialists with extensive military, occupational, and workers’ compensation experience. Our motto is “from the line, to the line,” referring to our background serving on the front line of our nation’s military. Almost all of our medical providers started on the line as combat medics, infantry and armor officers, engineers, and aviation navigators. Responding to traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, and difficult life circumstances are shared experiences between the military and public safety. This allows us to connect with our patients in ways other medical providers cannot. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/frotn-line-mobile-health-founder-russ-burnham.png "frotn-line-mobile-health-founder-russ-burnham") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-mobile-health-team.png "front-line-mobile-health-team") In 2016, founder Russ Burnham started Front Line as a healthcare solution for fire departments. After speaking with local law enforcement and emergency service leaders, Burnham realized specialized medical management was needed in those professions as well. He also quickly discovered that fire and police chiefs did not have medical staff officers and were not being provided the information they needed to make meaningful change as it related to the health of their teams. Using this information and combining it with his 20 years of military experience as a special staff officer to commanders, Front Line was born and became committed to changing this narrative for the betterment of all. Today, we are continually looking for ways to reduce suffering and prevent disease through patient education, data analysis and one-on-one interactions — all leading to higher performance and a healthier, longer life for our patients, and improved readiness for our clients. And it is more than just conducting an exam or performing a physical. At Front Line, our shared experiences help us build long-lasting relationships of trust and understanding with our patients and partners — because we recognize what it means to serve. # WHERE WE WORK ##### Fort Worth Police Department ##### Fort Worth Fire Department ##### Allen Police Department ##### Alvarado Fire Department ##### Aransas Pass Fire Department ##### Arlington Fire Department ##### Arvada Fire Protection District ##### Aspen Fire Protection District ##### Atlanta Fire Rescue Department ##### Bastrop-Travis Counties ESD No 1 ##### Baytown Fire Department ##### Bedford Fire Department ##### Belton Fire Department ##### Benbrook Fire Department ##### Berthoud Fire Protection District ##### Bexar-Bulverde ESD No 3 ##### Briar-Reno Fire Department ##### Briaroaks Fire Department ##### Brush Volunteer Fire Department ##### Burleson Fire Department ##### CE-Bar Fire Department ##### Canyon Lake Fire and EMS ##### Channelview Fire Department ##### Cherokee Co Fire and Emergency Services ##### Cimarron Hills Fire Department ##### Cleburne Fire Department ##### Cleburne Police Department ##### Cobb County Fire Department ##### Community Volunteer Fire Department ##### Copperas Cove Fire Department ##### Copperas Cove Police Department ##### Crowley Fire Department ##### Cy-Fair Fire Department ##### Dallas Fire Department ##### Dallas Police Department ##### Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Fire Department ##### Decatur Fire Department ##### EL PASO COUNTY ESD NO 1 ##### Euless Fire Department ##### Evans Fire Protection District ##### Evergreen Fire Rescue ##### Flower Mound Police Department ##### Forest Hill Fire Department ##### Forney Fire Department ##### Fulshear Simonton Fire Department ##### Georgetown Fire Department ##### Georgetown Police Department ##### Goshen Township Fire and EMS ##### Hudson Fire Protection District ##### Hutto Fire Department ##### Jarrell Fire Department ##### Johnson City ESD 1 ##### Jollyville Fire Department ##### Katy Fire Department ##### Keller Fire Department ##### Keller Police Department ##### Kennedale Fire Department ##### Killeen Fire Department ##### La Salle Fire Protection District ##### Lampasas Fire Department ##### Laramie County Fire Authority ##### Lewisville Fire Department ##### Liberty Hill Fire Department ##### Liberty Hill Police Department ##### Lockhart Fire Rescue ##### Longmont Fire Department ##### Longmont Police Department ##### Loveland Fire Rescue Authority ##### Loveland - Symmes Fire Department ##### Lufkin Fire Department ##### Lyons Fire Protection District ##### Manchaca Fire Rescue ##### Manor Fire Department ##### Mansfield Fire Department ##### Mansfield Police Department ##### Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department ##### Marble Falls Area Fire Rescue ##### Mckinney Police Department ##### Medstar Mobile Healthcare ##### Midlothian Fire Department ##### Mineral Wells Fire Department ##### Missouri City Fire Department ##### Monument Fire District ##### Mountain View Fire Protection District ##### North Hays Fire Protection District ##### North Hays Fire Protection District ##### Oak Hill Fire Department ##### Pagosa Fire Protection District ##### Pantego Fire Department ##### Paradise Volunteer Fire Department ##### Paris Fire Department ##### Parker County ESD 1 ##### Pedernales Fire Department ##### Pflugerville Fire Department ##### Platte Valley Fire Protection District ##### Ponder Volunteer Fire Department ##### Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District ##### Port Arthur Fire Department ##### Portland Fire Department ##### Prosper Fire Department ##### Richland Hills Fire Department ##### Richland Hills Police Department ##### Richmond Fire Department ##### Richmond Police Department ##### River Oaks Fire Department ##### Roanoke Fire Department ##### Rochester Fire Department ##### Rockwall Fire Department ##### Rockwall Fire Department ##### Saginaw Fire Department ##### Sansom Park Fire Department ##### Scranton Fire Department ##### Smyrna Fire Department ##### Southlake Fire Department ##### Southlake Police Department ##### Stafford County Fire Rescue ##### Stephenville Fire Department ##### Sunset Volunteer Fire Department ##### Sunset Volunteer Fire Department ##### Tarrant County ##### Taylor Fire Department ##### Temple Fire Department ##### Temple Police Department ##### Travis County ESD No 11 ##### Trophy Club Fire Department ##### Volente Fire Department ##### Watauga Fire Department ##### Weatherford Fire Department ##### West Metro Fire Protection District ##### Westlake Fire Department ##### Westlake Police Department ##### White Settlement Fire Department ##### White Settlement Police Department ##### Williamson County ESD NO 7 ##### Willow Fork Fire Department ##### Wilson County ESD No. 4 ##### Wimberley Fire Rescue ##### Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ##### Wylie Fire Rescue ##### Medina County ESD #1 ##### Brenham Fire Department ##### Canyon Lake Fire Department ##### Rural Metro Fire ##### Hamilton Fire Department ##### Terrell Fire Department ##### FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH DALLAS CLINIC ##### FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH FORT WORTH CLINIC ##### FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH GEORGETOWN CLINIC ##### FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH COBB COUNTY CLINIC ##### FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH LOVELAND CLINIC --- ### [Research](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/research/) **Published:** September 9, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Practice-based and multi-state, our research efforts analyze 200+ variables including behavioral health, cardiometabolic risk, cancer screening, aerobic capacity, and duty schedule and workload exposures. We use these data to guide policy, staffing, training, and readiness under multi-university IRB oversight and through international collaborations. [## Quantifying the Relationship between Testosterone and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/quantifying-the-relationship-between-testosterone-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between testosterone and VO2peak in career firefighters. [Read Document](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/quantifying-the-relationship-between-testosterone-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) [## Does Call Volume, Sex, and Age Influence Quality of Life in Career Firefighters?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/does-call-volume-sex-and-age-influence-quality-of-life-in-career-firefighters/) The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of call volume, sex, and age on the quality of life in career firefighters. [Read Document](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/does-call-volume-sex-and-age-influence-quality-of-life-in-career-firefighters/) [## Breathing Deep: Lung Health and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/breathing-deep-lung-health-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of pulmonary function (i.e., forced expiratory volume at one second \[FEV1\], forced vital capacity \[FVC\]) on aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max) in career firefighters, after adjusting for body fat percentage (BF%) and age. [Read Document](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/breathing-deep-lung-health-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) [## Effects of a Firefighter Training Academy on Lower-Body Strength](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/effects-of-a-firefighter-training-academy-on-lower-body-strength/) The purpose of this study was to examine lower-body strength progression across a 32-week firefighter training academy [Read Document](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/effects-of-a-firefighter-training-academy-on-lower-body-strength/) [## Do Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Impact Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/do-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-impact-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of various cardiometabolic biomarkers (i.e., HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) on aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max) in male and female career firefighters. [Read Document](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/do-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-impact-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) --- ### [Front Line Extended Care](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/extended-care/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/website-flex-01.jpg "website flex-01") #### Front Line Extended Care When a first responder is injured or flagged in a physical, what happens next? Too often, they’re left to navigate a confusing system on their own with no follow-up, no advocacy, and no clear plan. Meanwhile, departments are left short-staffed, over budget, and in the dark. **Flex is how you close the gap.** Front Line Extended Care (FLEX) is your department’s year-round partner in wellness, recovery, and readiness. It goes beyond traditional benefits to support first responders through every health challenge—on or off duty. **FLEX SOLVES THE PROBLEMS YOU ARE FACING:** • Members fall through the cracks after physicals • Workers’ comp cases drag on without advocacy • Staffing suffers from prolonged recovery time • Overtime budgets spike from injury coverage • Mental health declines when responders feel forgotten • Leadership lacks visibility into individual recovery FLEX fills the void with fast action, expert support, and proactive case management that benefits both the member and the mission. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FrontLineExtendedCare-e1758052703738.png "FrontLineExtendedCare") #### WHAT MAKES FLEX DIFFERENT **We’re not insurance. We’re the people who make sure care actually happens.** FLEX is a personalized health advocacy service. We work alongside your insurance, not in place of it, to ensure members get the support they need, and departments get the insight they deserve. **We help both the individual and the agency.** Members get care, guidance, and reassurance. Departments get fewer delays, less overtime, better morale, and stronger retention. #### HOW FRONT LINE EXTENDED CARE WORKS **After the Physical** Our physicals identify problems early. FLEX ensures those problems are addressed, not ignored. We provide referrals, health guidance, and updates for leadership. **After an Injury or Illness** Whether on or off duty, FLEX engages within 48 hours. We handle evaluations, documentation, and the care process from start to finish. The member stays supported. The department stays informed. **During Recovery** We coordinate care and communicate consistently, keeping members connected, focused, and never alone. We also guide departments in placing members in light-duty roles that protect both health and morale. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/website-flex-02.jpg "website flex-02") #### WHAT FLEX DELIVERS | **Fast Response** | FLEX connects with injured or ill members within 24–48 hours of incident. Referrals are made quickly. Therapy often starts same day. | |:--|:--| | **Total Care Coordination** | We act as the single point of contact between the member, department leadership, medical providers, and insurance. Nothing falls through the cracks. | | **Light Duty Support** | We help identify meaningful light-duty roles based on medical restrictions— keeping members engaged and morale high. | | **Ongoing Follow-Ups** | We follow up on flagged findings from physicals and stay engaged until issues are resolved. You’re never left wondering. | | **Whole Person Wellness** | FLEX supports mental health, exposure follow-up, and suicide prevention training—helping your people stay mission-ready, inside and out. | #### three service tiers. one mission. #### FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS # FOUNDATIONS - Return-to-Work Evaluations - Injury and Illness Documentation - Annual Root Cause Analysis - Occupational Cancer Risk Resouces # ESSENTIALS - Return-to-Work Evaluations - Injury and Illness Documentation - Annual Root Cause Analysis - Occupational Cancer Risk Resouces - Policy Review for Fitness/Wellness - Nurse Case Management for Worker’s Compensation # PARTNERSHIP - Return-to-Work Evaluations - Injury and Illness Documentation - Annual Root Cause Analysis - Occupational Cancer Risk Resouces - Policy Review for Fitness/Wellness - Nurse Case Management for Worker’s Compensation - Fitness for Duty Medical Exams - DICO and Exposure Tracking - Non-Work Related Injury/illness Suppoer How do we get started?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2025-09-11T19:48:31-05:00## [How do we get started?](#collapse-5-3895) We’ll help you choose the tier that fits your department’s needs and onboard your leadership with clarity and simplicity. Does FLEX improve retention?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2025-09-11T19:44:44-05:00## [Does FLEX improve retention?](#collapse-5-3894) Yes. Departments that use FLEX report higher morale, better engagement, and stronger long-term commitment from their members. How fast is the response?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2025-09-11T19:43:55-05:00## [How fast is the response?](#collapse-5-3893) Members are seen within 24–48 hours of injury or illness report. Is FLEX only for work-related injuries?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2025-09-11T19:42:44-05:00## [Is FLEX only for work-related injuries?](#collapse-5-3892) No. FLEX also supports non-duty illnesses and injuries, flagged physical findings, exposure follow-up, and mental health advocacy. --- ### [Quantifying the Relationship between Testosterone and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/quantifying-the-relationship-between-testosterone-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) **Published:** September 9, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### Background - Career firefighters rely on their aerobic capacity to perform their critical and essential occupational tasks (1) - It is well-documented that testosterone levels decreases throughout the lifespan of males(2) - A previous study reported that firefighters with higher aerobic performance (i.e., longer running time) displayed decreased odds of having low testosterone (3) **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between testosterone and VO2peak in career firefighters. ### METHODS **PARTICIPANTS** - Data from 1151 career firefighters (age = 39 + 9 years, BF% = 30.2 + 1.5%) were examined from an annual routine health screening - Firefighters were from local fire departments across the United States **BODY COMPOSITION** • Body composition was assessed through a multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (MF-BIA) device (InBody 570, InBody. USA, Cerritos,CA, USA) **CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING** • Participants performed grades testing exercise on a cycle ergometer to determine maximal oxygen consumption (VO2PEAK) **SERUM TESTOSTERONE** - In the morning, following a 9-hour fast, participants visited a local lab in order to acquire blood samples via venipuncture - Testosterone levels can be categorized as low range (<264 ng/dL), borderline range (264-399 ng/dL), reference range (400 – 916 ng/dL), and above reference range (>916 ng/dL) **STATISTICAL ANALYSIS** • Linear mixed effect models were employed to use VO2peak as the dependent variable %BF and testosterone category as independent variables ### RESULTS The linear mixed-effect models indicated that participants’ VO2PEAK was higher for those within testosterone categories below: | Testosterone Category | VO2peak | t-value | p-value | |:--|:--|:--|:--| | Borderline | 1.66 ml/kg/min | 2.58 | 0.01 | | Reference | 4.23 ml/kg/min | 7.35 | <0.001 | | Above Reference | 4.52 ml/kg/min | 6.51 | <0.001 | ### CONCLUSIONS - Firefighters with testosterone levels in the borderline range have lower V02PEAK indicating reduced aerobic capacity - V02PEAK increases with higher testosterone levels, with those in the reference and above reference ranges exhibiting significantly higher V02PEAK compared to those in the borderline range. - Future studies could explore more refined categorizations of testosterone to better understand its relationship with V02PEAK ### REFERENCES 1\. Hare, M. M., Wohlgemuth, K. J., Jesko, A, Conner, M. J., Frost-Piedrahita, V., & Mota, J. A. (2024). Climbing the Ranks: A Study of Firefighter Health Disparities. Healthcare, 12(2), 227. 2. Bhasin, S .. Brito, J.P .. Cunningham, G. R .. Hayes, F. J., 􀁯. H. N., Matsumoto, A. M., Snyder, P. J .. Swerdloff, R. S., Wu, F. C .. & Yialamas, M. A. (2018). Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: Ar, Endocrine Society, Clinical Practice Guideline. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 103(5), 1715-1744. 3.Porto, L. G. G .. Soares, E. M .. Ranadive. S. M., 􀁇Porto, A .. & Smith, D. L. (2024). Association of endogenous testosterone with physical fitness measures during firefighter occupational health evaluations. International Journal of &Mronmental Research and Public Heafth, 21(3), 274. 4\. P. M., French, W. J., Herring, M. J., Mayeda, G. S., Burstein, S., & Kloner,. R. A. Testosterone and the Cardiovascular System: A Comprehensive Review of the Clinical Literature. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2(6), e000272. ##### Quantifying the Relationship between Testosterone and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters *Kornkanok Sophonsakulrat(1), Michael J. Conner(2), Alex Jesko(2), Kealey J. Wohlgemuth(1), Jacob A. Mota(1)* *(1)Neuromuscular and Occupational Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management Texas Tech University, TX, USA; (2)Front Line Mobile Health, TX, USA* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_GS-IPES-300x212.png "2025_GS IPES") [DOWNLOAD PDF](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_GS-IPES.pdf) --- ### [Breathing Deep: Lung Health and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/breathing-deep-lung-health-and-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) **Published:** September 10, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### Background - Firefighters require optimal aerobiccapacity to perform their critical andessential occupational tasks - The average firefighter is middleaged and display higher amounts of body fat relative to the generalpopulationPulmonary function testing is used to assess lung capacity, and is a popular metric of lung health - While pulmonary function is known to decline with age, its influence on occupational performance is unknown **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of pulmonary function (i.e., forced expiratory volume at one second \[FEV1\], forced vital capacity \[FVC\]) on aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max) in career firefighters, after adjusting for body fat percentage (BF%) and age. ### METHODS **Retrospective Data** - Retrospective data was analyzed for 1302 career firefighters (females = 51; 4%) - Age = 39 ± 10 yrs - Height = 170.0 ± 7.2 cm - Body mass = 94.1 ± 15.4 kg - BMI = 29.4 ± 4.3 kg/m2 **Design** - Data were collected during one testing session - Body composition and pulmonary function assessed as a part of their annual departmental physical - Multi-frequency bioelectric impedance analysis was used to estimate BF% - Participants FEV1 and FVC assessed via pulmonary function testing - FEV1 was normalized to FVC (FEV1/FVC) ### RESULTS - 297 (29.5%) out of the 1005 firefighters were found to have optimal aerobic capacity - FEV1/FVC did not influence the odds of having suboptimal aerobic capacity - One-unit increases in BF% and age were associated with increased odds of having suboptimal aerobic capacity | | Odds Ratio | 95% – CI | |:--|:--|:--| | BF% | 1.23 | 1.20 – 1.26 \* | | Age | 1.06 | 1.04 – 1.08 \* | | FEV1/FEVC | 0.99 | 0.97 – 1.02 | ### CONCLUSIONS - The findings suggest pulmonary function did not influence the odds of having optimal aerobic capacity - Poorer BF% and increased age were independently associated with increased odds of having suboptimal aerobic capacity in healthy career firefighters - Fire administrators and policy makers may wish to incentivize firefighters to improve their body composition in order to decrease the odds of having suboptimal aerobic capacity ##### Breathing Deep: Lung Health and Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters *Carina M. Velasquez(1), Kealey J. Wohlgemuth(1), Emilie Burnham(2), Michael J. Conner(2), Zachary Y. Kerr(3), Jacob A. Mota(1)* *(1)Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX* *(2)Front Line Mobile Health, Georgetown, TX* *(3)Department of Exercise and Sport Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lung-Health-and-Aerobic-Capacity-300x225.png "Lung Health and Aerobic Capacity") [DOWNLOAD PDF](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2024-FINAL_CVelasquez-ACSM-NatCon-24.pdf) --- ### [Do Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Impact Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/do-cardiometabolic-biomarkers-impact-aerobic-capacity-in-career-firefighters/) **Published:** September 10, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### Background - Firefighters play critical roles in public safety and emergency response - Both fatal and non-fatal injuries plague the fire service - Fatal cardiac events often happen in the line of duty - Career firefighters also present with poor cardiometabolic health profiles - Many occupational specific tasksrequire optimal aerobic capacity in order to be completed - However, the direct link between cardiometabolic factors and aerobic capacity needs to be further elucidated **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of various cardiometabolic biomarkers (i.e., HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure) on aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max) in male and female career firefighters. ### METHODS **Retrospective Data** - Retrospective data was analyzed for 1302 career firefighters - Age = 39 ± 10 yrs - Height = 170.0 ± 7.2 cm - Body mass = 94.1 ± 15.4 kg - BMI = 29.4 ± 4.3 kg/m2 - 51 females (4%) - 1251 males **Design** - Data were collected on two separate days - Blood collection and physical examination - Blood biomarkers assessed as a part of their annual departmental physical - Collection of blood samples occurred 2-3 weeks prior to the physical - Participants were asked to arrive following a 9-hour fast **Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing** - Participants performed graded exercise testing on a cycle ergometer to determine maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) - To calculate relative VO2max, the absolute VO2 max was divided by body mass (kg) - Aerobic capacity was dummy coded as: - “optimal = 0” if it was above 38 mL/kg/min and - “suboptimal = 1” if it was below 38 mL/kg/min **Statistical Analysis** - A logistic regression model estimated the influence of HDL cholesterol (HDL), total cholesterol (TOT), hemoglobin A1C (A1C), glucose (GLU), systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) on aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max) - Standardized beta (b) coefficients from the logistic regression model are presented - Alpha level of 0.05 was selected ### RESULTS - In the logistic regression model, “suboptimal” aerobic capacity (VO2max) was associated with - HDL, TOT, A1C, GLU, DBP, and being female - There was no association with SBP and “suboptimal” aerobic capacity (VO2max) | | β | p | |:--|:--|:--| | HDL Cholesterol | -0.04 | <0.001 \* | | Total Cholesterol | 0.01 | <0.001 \* | | Hemoglobin A1C | 0.79 | 0.002 \* | | Glucose | 0.02 | 0.012 \* | | Diastolic Blood Pressure | 0.04 | 0.001 \* | | Sex | -1.88 | <0.001 \* | ***Table** 1. Outcomes of logistic regression model. Standardized beta (b) coefficients are presented. \*indicates p < 0.05* ### CONCLUSIONS - The findings from the current study suggest firefighters with “suboptimal” aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max < 38 mL/kg/min) were associated with being: - Female; having poorer HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, glucose, and diastolic blood pressure. - These results highlight the impact of poor cardiometabolic health on aerobic capacity and suggest a need for improving cardiometabolic health to enhance occupational performance. Do Cardiometabolic Biomarkers Impact Aerobic Capacity in Career Firefighters? *Kealey J. Wohlgemuth(1), Carina M. Velasquez(1), Emilie Burnham(2), Michael J. Conner(2), Zachary Y. Kerr(3), Jacob A. Mota(1)* *(1)Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX* *(2)Front Line Mobile Health, Georgetown, TX* *(3)Department of Exercise and Sport Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cardiometabolic-Biomarkers-300x225.png "Cardiometabolic Biomarkers") [DOWNLOAD PDF](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2024-KWohlgemuth-ACSM-NatCon-24_JAM.pdf) --- ### [DOES CALL VOLUME, SEX, AND AGE INFLUENCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CAREER FIREFIGHTERS?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/does-call-volume-sex-and-age-influence-quality-of-life-in-career-firefighters/) **Published:** September 10, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### Background - Firefighters have physically strenuous careers and must work long shifts(1),(2) - Shift schedules are often 24 hours on, 48 hours off; 48 hours on, 96 hours off (2) - Fire stations across a city receive varying quantities of calls (3) - Quality of life is a metric that has been previously investigated within the fire service(4),(5) - However, the influence of call volume, sex, and age on career firefighter quality of life is unknown **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of call volume, sex, and age on the quality of life in career firefighters. ### METHODS **Participants** - Two hundred and forty career firefighters from a department in Texas completed an online survey - 9 females; 231 males - Age = 41 ± 9 years, - BMI = 29.50 ± 4.55 kg/m2 **Surveys** - Participants were asked to self-report demographic data (i.e., age, sex) - Quality of life was estimated using a visual analog scale (VAS) from 0 to 100 arbitrary units (a.u.) - Participants were asked to mark their current quality of life on a line where “0” represented the worse state and “100” represented perfect quality of life **Call Volume** - Stations’ call volumes were categorized into low, medium, or high based on the number of calls received **Statistical Analyses** - A multiple linear regression analysis was completed to estimate the effects of call volume category (low, medium, high), sex, and age on quality of life in career firefighters - The independent variables were call volume category (low, medium, high), sex, and age - The dependent variable was quality of life - Demographic data is reported as mean ± standard deviations - Alpha level was set to 0.05 ### RESULTS - The sample consisted of 9 female and 231 male career firefighters - The quality of life reported for the sample was 78.87 ± 15.02 a.u. - The multiple linear regression outcomes indicate no significant influence of call volume category (low, medium, high), sex, and age (F(4, 212) = 1.921, p = 0.108, R2 = 0.017) on quality of life | Variable | Estimate | SE | t | p | |:--|:--|:--|:--|:--| | Age | -0.191 | 0.111 | -0.04 | <0.001 \* | | Sex (male) | -8.906 | 5.453 | 0.01 | <0.001 \* | | Medium Call Volume | 2.505 | 2.442 | 0.79 | 0.002 \* | | High Call Volume | 2.906 | 2.542 | 0.02 | 0.012 \* | ### CONCLUSIONS - The findings from the current study suggest firefighters with “suboptimal” aerobic capacity (i.e., VO2max < 38 mL/kg/min) were associated with being: - Female; having poorer HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, hemoglobin A1C, glucose, and diastolic blood pressure. - These results highlight the impact of poor cardiometabolic health on aerobic capacity and suggest a need for improving cardiometabolic health to enhance occupational performance. DOES CALL VOLUME, SEX, AND AGE INFLUENCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CAREER FIREFIGHTERS? *Kealey J. Wohlgemuth(1), Carina Velasquez(1), Brian M. Newman(2), Michael J. Conner(3), Jacob A. Mota(1)* *(1)Neuromuscular and Occupational Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;* *(2)Fort Worth Fire Department, Fort Worth, TX;* *(3)Front Line Mobile Health, Georgetown, TX* ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/QUALITY-OF-LIFE-IN-CAREER-FIREFIGHTERS-300x180.png "QUALITY OF LIFE IN CAREER FIREFIGHTERS") [DOWNLOAD PDF](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2024-Wohlgemuth-NSCA_Poster_2024.pdf) --- ### [Effects of a Firefighter Training Academy on Lower-Body Strength](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/effects-of-a-firefighter-training-academy-on-lower-body-strength/) **Published:** September 10, 2025 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ### Background - Firefighting is a physically demanding profession requiring lower-body strength to safely perform critical and essential job tasks. (1),(2) - Fatigue-related incidents such as slips, trips, and falls are one of the most common causes of fireground injuries.(3) - Despite the importance of lower-body strength, limited research has tracked barbell strength progression in firefighter recruits across multiple academy timepoints. **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this study was to examine lower-body strength progression across a 32-week firefighter training academy. ### METHODS **Data** - Demographic data was analyzed for 38 firefighter recruits - Females = 7; Age = 26 ± 4 yrs; - Body Mass = 86.0 ± 17.7 kg; BMI = 27.2 ± 4.1 kg/m2 **Timeline & Testing Procedures** - 32-week firefighting training academy with 120 days of structed physical training. - Strength testing occurred at four equally distributed timepoints: - Pre, Mid 1, Mid 2, Post - Strength was assessed using barbell back squat and deadlift 3RM protocols. **Statistical Analysis** - Statistical analysis was completed using R. - Linear mixed-effects models with random intercepts were selected to assess changes in squat and deadlift performance over time. - Tukey’s post hoc comparisons were used to identify significant pairwise differences between timepoints. ### RESULTS **Table 1.** Changes in Squat and Deadlift 3RM Across a 32-Week Firefighter Academy | Testing | Squat 3RM (kg) \* | Deadlift 3RM (kg)\* | |:--|:--|:--| | Pre | 114.70 + 32.20 | 134.40 + 38.40 | | Mid 1 | +6.64^ | +6.70^ | | Mid 2 | +8.55^ | +5.14~ | | Post | +8.55^ | +12.56^ | *Pre data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. Statistical significance determined via linear mixed-effects models with Tukey’s post hoc comparisons. kg: kilograms, 3RM: three repetition max.* *\* p < 0.05; ^ Significant difference from Pre; ~ Significant difference from Mid 2 to Post.* ### CONCLUSION - Fire academy resistance training led to significant strength improvements in both squat and deadlift performance. - These results highlight the critical role of progressive resistance training in firefighter training academies. ### PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS This study demonstrates that progressive, barbell-based resistance training can significantly improve lower-body strength in firefighter recruits. Strength development during the academy may help prepare recruits for job-specific demands and reduce injury risk, supporting the integration of consistent resistance training across fire academies and fire departments. ### REFERENCES 1\. Nazari, G., MacDermid, J. C., Sinden, K. E., & Overend, T. J. (2018). The Relationship between Physical Fitness and Simulated Firefighting Task Performance. Rehabilitation Research and Practice, 2018(1), 3234176. 2\. Rhea, M. R., Alvar, B. A., & Gray, R. (2004). physical fitness and job performance of firefighters. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 18(2), 348-352. 3\. Mota, J. A., Barnette, T. J., Gerstner, G. R., Giuliani, H. K., Tweedell, A. J., Kleinberg, C. R., Thompson, B. J., Pietrosimone, B., & Ryan, E. D. (2018). Relationships Between Neuromuscular Function and Functional Balance Performance in Firefighters. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 15328. Effects of a Firefighter Training Academy on Lower-Body Strength Payton Miller(1), Brian Newman(2), Mike Conner(3), Kealey Wohlgemuth(1),(4), Kornkanok Sophonsakulrat(1), Carina Velasquez(1), Jacob Mota(1) (1)Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX (2)Fort Worth Fire Department, Fort Worth, TX (3)Front Line Mobile Health, Georgetown, TX (4)Exercise Science School of Human Services, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Effects-of-a-Firefighter-Training-Academy-300x180.png "Effects of a Firefighter Training Academy") [DOWNLOAD PDF](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Miller-NSCA-2025-Poster.pdf) --- ### [Chris Nikkel](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/chris-nikkel/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chris_Nikkel_2024-scaled.jpg "Chris_Nikkel_2024") ##### Chris Nikkel Chief of Finance [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nikkel-67ab9664/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:cnikkel@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Oklahoma - Masters of Business Administration, Oklahoma University - Master of Arts in Theology and Mission, Northern Seminary Originally from Oklahoma, Chris graduated from the University of Oklahoma with his BBA in 1998. After his undergraduate degree, Chris went to work for Ford Motor Credit for 2 years working in Customer Service and Lease Termination roles. After going back to school full-time, Chris received his MBA in 2002 from OU during which he was awarded a summer study at the Stern School of Business at NYU. Chris went to work for Southwestern Bell Communications in their Finance Leadership Program (FLP) in June of 2002. After his first year in Chicago working in a regional finance role, Chris was offered a role in the Business Planning and Analysis Group responsible for many initiatives, special projects as well as setting annual business targets for the umbrella of business units within SBC. In particular, 2005 was a busy year as SBC purchased AT&T and took that name moving forward. With this transaction, Chris was a part of the merger team in putting the two companies together from a financial perspective. In this role, Chris was able to see and contribute to the major muscle movements involved in the public sector when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. Chris’ career took a great turn into the non-profit world in 2006 when he was able to take an opportunity to live in Albania for 1 year to share his religious faith with college students in that country. He has a passion for people, cultures, languages, and travel in general. Over the next 15 years, Chris was given great opportunities to work for a few churches and serve on several non-profit boards specializing in financial planning and guidance. During this time he also earned a Master of Arts in Theology and Mission from Northern Seminary. Joining Front Line in January of 2023 as CFO, Chris provides leadership in all things under the Finance and Accounting umbrella as well as strategic input for growth and expansion initiatives. Chris and his wife Lauren reside in Granbury, TX with their two children Silas and Everett. --- ### [Stefan McFarland](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/stefan-mcfarland/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stefan_McFarland-scaled.jpg "Stefan_McFarland") ##### Stefan McFarland, PA-C Chief of Logistics [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-mcfarland-62aa0b50/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:stefan@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - BS in International/Strategic History, USMA - MS in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Florida. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - American Academy of Physician Assistants - Texas Academy of Physician Assistants - Wilderness Medicine Society - U.S. Armor Association; U.S. Infantry Association - Advanced Wilderness Life Support - Basic Life Support Stefan began his military career after commissioning as an Armor Officer from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Initially serving with the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA, he deployed as a tank platoon leader to Bosnia and later led 34 scout Soldiers in the ground invasion and liberation of Iraq as a scout platoon leader. After completing the Infantry Captains Career Course, he relocated to Fort Hood, TX and served as a staff officer prior to assuming command of a tank company team in the 4th Infantry Division. There he deployed to Iraq again leading 104 Soldiers in combat and was responsible for over $120 million worth of military weapons, vehicles and equipment. After returning to the U.S., Stefan taught military professional development to students at the University of Texas, Austin, as an associate professor of military science. In his final military assignment, he returned to Iraq again as an Iraqi Army Advisor. Through all of those experiences, his lingering desire to pursue a career in medicine manifested in his decision to leave active-duty service in order to realize that dream. Stefan then earned a Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at the University of Florida and began his first job as a physician assistant practicing family medicine, minor emergency treatments, and weight loss management in Georgetown. Later, he worked in the Emergency Department in both Killeen and Georgetown. Next in his career journey included serving as a medical provider as well as the vice president of clinical operations for Aspire Allergy and Sinus supervising operations from Waco to Corpus Christi. After initially helping in a part time capacity beginning in 2017, he was able to transition into a full-time role in 2021 with Front Line Mobile Health chasing his passion of first responder health and wellness. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Texas --- ### [John Badon](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/john-badon/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Badon_2024-scaled.jpg "John_Badon_2024") ##### John Badon, PHR Chief of Operations [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-badon-b8592669/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:jbadon@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") John Badon is a decorated U.S. Marine veteran whose career spans frontline combat, elite martial arts instruction, and strategic operations management. Beginning as an infantryman, John deployed to Iraq, where he led tactical operations, trained his unit in combat readiness, and demonstrated unwavering dedication, earning two Purple Hearts for his service. This combat experience shaped his disciplined approach to leadership and prepared him for advanced training roles, including his position as an Instructor Trainer at the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence (MACE) in Quantico, Virginia. There, he earned a 4th Degree Black Belt and trained thousands of Marines and officers in both physical and ethical aspects of combat, emphasizing MCMAP’s “ethical warrior” ethos. In his current role as the Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations at Front Line Mobile Health, John is responsible for managing and synchronizing the full spectrum of company operations. He oversees day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and personnel tasking to ensure that each department’s activities align with the company’s mission and objectives. His role also includes supporting client satisfaction efforts by aligning operations with customer needs and enhancing service delivery through continuous process improvements. John’s strategic responsibilities extend to long-term planning and training management, collaborating with senior leaders to execute initiatives that support the company’s growth and resilience. Outside of work, John enjoys spending quality time with his family and actively practices jiu-jitsu, continuing his lifelong commitment to personal growth and discipline. His dedication to both his professional and personal endeavors reflect a balance between his passion for operational excellence and his commitment to family and self-improvement. --- ### [Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/tony-elliott/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tony_Elliott_2024-scaled.jpg "Tony_Elliott_2024") ##### Tony Elliott Chief of Marketing and IT [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyselliott/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:telliott@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") Tony Elliott is the Associate Chief of Staff of Communications at Front Line Mobile Health, bringing a rich history in software development, IT, photography, design, and high-performance team development. With his background in visual storytelling, technical innovation, and IT management, Tony plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s communication strategies and technological advancements. Early on in his career, communications set the tone for a lifelong career. Tony served in the Army National Guard as a Communications Specialist (31V). His role required he work tirelessly in support of the Army’s mission to “shoot, move, and communicate” by implementing, repairing, and maintaining secure communications systems and devices in an armor unit in Port Orchard, WA. While in the Army National Guard, he also served with the Washington State Patrol as a Communications Officer. Tony thrived in the fast-paced environment communicating emergency traffic between troopers and other public safety entities like fire departments, paramedics, and other police departments. His career includes over 25 years as a software developer and IT professional, where he developed and managed software solutions, led IT projects, and implemented innovative, collaborative, transaction-based technologies that gave crucial insight into the health of the business. In his current role, Tony leads a technology team in the implementation of software systems and strategies that drive operational efficiency. At Front Line Mobile Health, Tony also leads the marketing and design team, ensuring brand and message consistency in all facets of the organization. His team creates high-quality visuals for trade shows, industry publications, and other collateral for the organization. Additionally, Tony leverages his competence and specialized experience as a Market Force Coach, a leadership development and organizational performance platform, to develop high-performing leaders and their teams at Front Line Mobile Health. Utilizing Market Force tools and concepts, he has coached industry executives and clients such as Microsoft, WeWork, Avis/Budget, Velocity Retail Group, Colliers International, and Rise Commercial Partners enhance their leadership skills and achieve higher levels of performance. Outside of work, Tony loves to serve his world-wide community. For nearly 6 years he voluntarily served as the Chairman of the Board for a local charter school leading through a major board transition and a substantial real estate development resulting in a new school building and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Tony also partners with the Northrise University Initiative as a leader in the Media Collective, a volunteer team of media professionals assembled to capture and tell the story of Northrise University in Zambia. These experiences allow him to contribute his skills to meaningful causes, showcasing the impact of education and community development. --- ### [Russell A. Burnham, APA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/russell-a-burnham/) **Published:** January 25, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![Russ Burnham](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Russ_Burnham_2024-scaled.jpg "Russ Burnham") ##### Russell A. Burnham, APA-C Founder and Chief Revenue Officer [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-burnham-160a952b3/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:russ@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - Rio Salado College, Associate Degree in General Studies - University of Nebraska, B.S. in Biology - University of Nebraska, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Texas State Medical License - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants-Certified - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Advanced Trauma Life Support - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Basic Life Support - Member, American College of Cardiology - Member, National Fire Protection Association Russ Burnham has an extensive military background, starting with his training at the US Army Medical Department in the Interservice Physician Assistant Program as an undergraduate student and Tripler Army Medical Center as a graduate student. Afterward, he served as a special staff officer for the 1-89 Cavalry Regiment, 2BCT, 10th Mountain Division as well as a squadron physician assistant; the 1-32 Infantry Battalion, 3BCT, 10th Mountain Division as a battalion physician assistant; HHBN/2-12 Cavalry, 1BCT, 1st Cavalry Division as a battalion physician assistant; 1-227 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division as an aeromedical physician assistant, and finished his Army career as the Senior Medical Advisor for 1st Battalion, 3rd Security Forces Assistance Brigade. During his time in the military, Burnham provided medical care to numerous men and women in austere environments having deployed to Afghanistan twice, most recently returning in summer 2020 where he served as the Senior Medical Advisor to the Afghan National Army 201st Corps Surgeon and the Regional Hospital Commander who oversaw the medical care for six most eastern provinces in Afghanistan and 25,000 Soldiers. He also completed numerous trainings and programs, including the CJ Reddy Leadership Course; the U.S. Army Flight Surgeon Course; the AMEDD Captain’s Career Course; the Mountain Warfare; Tactical Combat Medical Care (TCMC); and the AMEDD Officer Basic Course. Burnham is also the recipient of many awards and decorations, including recognition as only the second Soldier in history to be recognized as the US Army Soldier of the Year in 2003. He is a Sergeant Audie Murphy Inductee, the 2007 U.S. Army Medical Command NCO of the Year; and was awarded the Ditch Medicine award in 2014 by the US Central Command Surgeon for outstanding battlefield medicine and leadership. Burnham is a physician assistant and writer for Medical Equation in West Lake Hills, Texas, for which he is deeply involved in Workers’ Compensation reviews as well as personal litigation medical cases with Dr. Obermiller. Russ’s interests in occupational medicine grew out of his time as Aeromedical Physician Assistant and recognized the strikingly similar parallels between the Fire Service and Army Aviation. He continues to research and understand the dynamics of how cardiovascular disease, cancer and human performance intersect. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the National Fire Protection Association as well as the International Association of Fire Chiefs. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses-150x150.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Colorado - District of Columbia - Texas --- ### [John Sherwood](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/john-sherwood/) **Published:** October 25, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Sherwood_2024-scaled.jpg "John_Sherwood_2024") John Sherwood, FSCEO, CFE, Licensed Paramedic Chief of Staff [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrsherwoodgrapevinefd775/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:jsherwood@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") John worked for the City of Grapevine Texas Fire Department where he rose through the ranks to Assistant Fire Chief of Support, Planning, and Administration. John retired after 26 years of service joining Front Line Mobile Health in April 2023. A professional command-level fire officer with over 16-years in leadership positions and proven experience in firefighting and Emergency Medical Services, he has been acknowledged for his leadership and oversight of Administrative Operations, team building, fiscal accountability, and creating new operational methods to improve service delivery. He has a passion for developing accountable, resilient, solution driven, strategic thinking leaders. Throughout his career, John enjoyed ongoing promotion and increasing responsibilities, while at the same time enhancing his career credentials by undertaking further formal advanced education and completing comprehensive professional development and training. His career is complimented with a Master of Science – Fire and Emergency Management Administration, a Bachelor of Science – Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Science – Marketing, and membership in the Texas Fire Chief Association, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. John brings to Front Line a wealth of knowledge on fire department and municipal government operations. He understands the public safety administrative environment and the demands placed upon Command Staff. In his previous role, he oversaw the health and wellness program for the department. John understands the importance of maintaining the highest level of service, while getting personnel scheduled, through their physical, and then back into service. Away from the workplace, John enjoys daily exercise, road cycling, mountain biking, boating, hiking, traveling, and anything that includes spending time with family. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - Oklahoma State University, Master of Science – Fire and Emergency Management Administration - Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science – Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology - Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science – Marketing ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Certified Fire Executive (CFE) – Texas Fire Chiefs Association Academy - Fire Service Chief Executive Officer (FSCEO) – TEEX Texas A&M University - Master Fire Fighter – Texas Commission on Fire Protection - Fire Officer IV – Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Pro Board - Incident Commander- Texas Commission on Fire Protection - NIMS – 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 – FEMA and Texas Department of Public Safety - International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) - Incident Safety Officer- Texas Commission on Fire Protection - Instructor II – Texas Commission on Fire Protection - Hazardous Materials Operations – Texas Commission on Fire Protection - Driver/Operator – Texas Commission on Fire Protection - Licensed Paramedic – Texas Department of State Health Services - Public Safety Diver – National Association Underwater Instructors (NAUI) --- ### [Harris County ESD Physicals Signup](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/harriscountyesd/) **Published:** October 31, 2024 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HCESD48-LOGO-header-257x300.png "HCESD48-LOGO-header") ## HARRIS COUNTY ESD PHYSICAL SIGNUP ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals.png "Annual-NFPA-1582-Firefighter-Physicals") **LOCATION:** 21201 Morton Road, Katy, Texas 77449 **8 Sep – 12 Sep:** FLMH blood draws **29 Sep – 10 Oct:** Step 3/4 Combined **SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED.** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals.png "FIrefighter-new-hire-physicals") ### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ### WHY FRONT LINE MOBILE HEALTH [Learn More About the People Behind Front Line >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/about/) Front Line Mobile Health will be offering cancer-focused medical assessments for you. The physical will consist of the following: - Cancer-screening lab work - Body composition analysis - Human Performance Assessment - Chest X-Ray - Cancer Screening Ultrasounds - Provider exam and consultation ### **OUR MISSION** Our mission is to facilitate meaningful change within every pillar of public safety health — physical, behavioral, and operational — through patient education, disease prevention, and operational optimization. We have created aggressive, comprehensive health and wellness programs that focus on the physical and emotional demands of being a firefighter. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. ## OUR UNIQUE APPROACH We look for every opportunity to help you maximize your health by sharing meaningful life-improving information with you. ![data driven](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/data-driven-150x150.png "data-driven") **Data-Driven** ![Military Experience](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Military-expereince-150x150.png "Military-expereince") **Military Experience** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3-150x150.png "Age-BasedRisk-Stratified-Model3") **Age-Based, Risk-Stratified Model** [See How It Works >](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) ### ## A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THOUSANDS OF FIREFIGHTERS JUST LIKE YOU. You did not join the public safety sector to battle cancer, cardiovascular disease, or human performance issues. However, the world and the demands on public safety have evolved. **This is what we do — and we can help.** We can make it easy for you to get the health and wellness care customized for your job. Click below to get our capabilities sheet to share with your teammates. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/our-track-record-front-line.png "our-track-record-front-line") --- ### [Dr. John Obermiller, MD](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/dr-john-obermiller-md/) **Published:** January 25, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John_Obermiller_2024-scaled.jpg "John_Obermiller_2024") Dr. John Obermiller, MD CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, G-9 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-line-mobile-health "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:jobermiller@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - The University of Texas at Austin, B.S. in Geological Sciences - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Doctor of Medicine - University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio Health Sciences Center, Residency in Physical Medicine Rehabilitation ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Texas State Board Medical Licensure - Diplomat/Fellowship: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) Certified Designated Doctor, Certified in Maximum Medical Improvement and Impairment Ratings - MEI Inc. URA Certificate #05365 After serving in the United States Marine Corps as a C-130 navigator, Dr. John P. Obermiller completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and received his Doctorate in Medicine from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Obermiller is now the president and medical director of Medical Equation Inc. based in Westlake. He co-founded the company in 1996 — one of the first utilization management services companies of its kind — and has served as a medical director since the company’s inception. Dr. Obermiller, his partners and co-medical directors — Dr. Brian C. Buck and Dr. Peter M. Garcia — form the Medical Equation leadership team for 22 doctors representing 19 specialties. Dr. Obermiller is board certified with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a Fellow of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He co-founded Texas Orthopedics Sports and Rehabilitation Associates in 1986 in Austin. A practicing physician for more than 25 years, he maintains a private practice in Austin and is a medical staff member at several Austin area hospitals. Dr. Obermiller is a Texas Division of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation designated doctor and has held that designation since 1993. With over 20 years in the workers’ compensation and liability claims field, he is a leading expert in compensability evaluation based on the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG). Dr. Obermiller provides expert testimony for contested case hearings and is a sought- after speaker and lecturer. He regularly conducts Texas Department of Insurance certified continuing education courses covering an array of utilization review topics. Dr. Obermiller is regularly listed in Super Doctors® published in Texas Monthly magazine and is an avid outdoorsman, pilot and hunting enthusiast. He is licensed in the states of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Obermiller is no stranger to occupational medicine and served as the medical director for Lowe’s of Texas for several years where he reviewed and evaluated complicated cases related to on and off the job injuries. He has also over seen multiple other health clinics and mobile organizations over the last 10 years to include working as a contractor for the National Guard Bureau where he oversaw physical exams for thousands of Guardsmen prior to deployment. He has served with Front Line Mobile Health as its Medical Director since its inception. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses-150x150.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Texas - California - Georgia - Illinois - New York - Tennessee - Colorado - Virginia - North Carolina - Mississippi - Nevada - Oklahoma - Kansas - Missouri - Michigan --- ### [Michael Conner, DMSc, PA-C](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/michael-conner/) **Published:** January 25, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike_Conner_2024-scaled.jpg "Mike_Conner_2024") Michael Conner, DMSc, PA-C CEO [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FrontLineMH "Facebook")[X](https://x.com/frontlinemh "X")[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frontlinemh/ "Instagram")[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-conner-dmsc-pa-c-740213a1/ "LinkedIn")[Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/frontlinemobilehealth "Vimeo")[Email](mailto:mike@frontlinemobilehealth.com "Email") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education-150x150.jpg) ## EDUCATION - University of Texas at Arlington, B.S. in Biology - University of Nebraska Medical Center, B.S. in Biology - University of Nebraska Medical Center, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies - University of Lynchburg, DMSc in Cardiology Medicine ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/qualifications-150x150.jpg) ## QUALIFICATIONS - Physician Assistant — Certified - Texas Medical License - Wilderness Medical Society member - Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants - Society of Army Physician Assistants member - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Basic Life Support - Member, American Academy of Cardiology - Member, National Fire Protection Association Mike served over 25 years in the U.S. Army, where he served as a platoon leader, company commander, and staff officer at the Battalion to Division level. After transitioning from the Infantry, he earned a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the military’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program. Following his academic achievements, Mike served as a primary care manager for a U.S. Army Cavalry Squadron. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the training of all assigned EMTs and instructing non-medical personnel in basic lifesaving techniques. Mike has multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon returning from deployment, Mike contributed to the Interservice Physician Assistant Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center at Fort Hood as a lecturer and clinical preceptor. In this capacity, he played a crucial role in the education, mentorship, and supervision of physician assistant students, fostering the next generation of military medical professionals. Mike further advanced his medical education by earning the U.S. Army Flight Surgeon qualification, becoming an aeromedical physician assistant. He served as the primary care manager for a panel of over 300 pilots and aviation support personnel, overseeing their health, preventive medicine, and deployment readiness. In addition to these responsibilities, he served as a special staff officer, advising commanders and staff on all medical issues. Concurrently, Mike also worked as a neurosurgery physician assistant, providing care for trauma and critically ill patients. Continuing his journey in the military, Mike became the Chief of Clinical Operations for the 2nd Infantry Division, where he was responsible for the medical readiness of over 11,000 military personnel and served as the primary care manager for 250 special staff members. After retiring from the Army, he worked as an independent medical consultant with Medical Equation Inc., focusing on litigation and workers’ compensation cases, and completed the Designated Doctor training by the Division of Workers’ Compensation in 2018. Throughout his military career, Mike earned several qualifications and badges, including the U.S. Army Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, and Flight Surgeon Badge. He has co-authored multiple publications on firefighter health and fitness and has been a guest on several podcasts advocating for firefighter health and wellness. Driven by a passion for fostering meaningful change within the first responder community through education and research, Mike is a committed member of several professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the National Fire Protection Association. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/active-medical-licenses-150x150.jpg) ## ACTIVE MEDICAL LICENSES - Colorado - District of Columbia - Texas --- ### [How to Prepare for Your Fort Worth Police Annual Physical](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/fort-worthphysical/) **Published:** February 12, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** [Read the FAQ's](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq/) --- ### [Our Approach](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/our-approach/) **Published:** January 23, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ## THE FRONT LINE METHOD Nationwide, the top three threats to the lives of public safety professionals are cardiovascular disease, cancer, and suicide. Our program screens for all three. We are committed to ensuring you and your department continue to operate in a state of maximum operational readiness. We provide cost-effective, comprehensive health and wellness programs and suitability evaluations that recognize the roles that age and length-of-service play in the physical, behavioral, and operational health of public safety personnel. We follow current research in designing the flexible protocols that incorporate appropriate testing at each stage of a public safety professional’s career, from hire-to-retire. We deliver data-driven results to the public safety professionals personally, as well as delivering aggregate results to department leadership for enhanced decision making. This helps leadership create policies and justify programs that enhance individual and department performance. Our focus is on early detection of potentially life- or career-ending disease, as well as performance issues that can develop over time. We deliver our care in a compassionate and educational manner, so that, along with department leadership, we create a partnership that helps the individual stay healthy physically and mentally for an entire career. ![The Front Line Method](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/flm.png "The Front Line Method") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/russ-burnham-military.jpg "russ-burnham-military") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-mobile-health-military-expereince-2.png "front-line-mobile-health-military-expereince-2") ## Our Military Experience Our core team is composed of former military medical providers, and most of our support personnel are all connected to the military or public safety by a family member. This shared understanding separates us in the marketplace. Over the last 20 years, our team has spent much of their lives separated from their families, serving overseas or in extended training rotations, providing good medicine in bad places. These shared experiences have helped us create a relationship of trust, understanding, and empathy with our public safety brethren — because we understand what it means to serve. ##### WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE ARE BUILT FOR THIS. --- ### [Professional Services](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/professional-services/) **Published:** October 28, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** ![Stefan McFarland](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_8908-1-1-scaled.jpg "IMG_8908 (1) (1)") ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/front-line-professional-services.png "front-line-professional-services") ##### workers compensation reviews Our team of medical professionals has decades of experience providing workers’ compensation and personal injury case reviews for local municipalities, insurance companies, and third-party administrators. We currently review and author thousands of workers’ compensation reports a year. These include cases of presumptive cancer for firefighters and on-the-job injuries for fire and law enforcement. We have multiple Designated Doctor trained/certified staff members and know how to navigate this complex process. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/education.jpg "education") ##### risk MANAGEMENT In addition to return-to-work exams, we frequently work with insurance adjusters and team members’ private physicians to determine appropriate risk when returning to work. Through functional assessments, we determine progress and quantify risk for the individual and the department. We also serve as a liaison between the department and the team member’s treating medical providers. There are also times when a team member’s medical conditions are so serious, they must be prevented from returning to full duty. Our risk management process helps determine when this must happen and if further recovery or material improvement would not be expected. This helps facilitate the appropriate conversations for long-term medical decision planning. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hpa.png "hpa") ##### department physician services Between annual examinations, medical questions — regarding everything from minor issues to injuries or even serious illness — often arise. For a nominal fee, you can gain access to our medical team for consultations. All questions are directed to Front Line’s doctors, PAs, and specialists, providing departments with an additional level of medical support. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/assessment.png "assessment") ##### return to work examinations We offer return to work examinations that evaluate public safety professionals prior to returning to full duty from extended absences. This ensures the person is protected from further injury, and the department is protected from unnecessary or prolonged modified duty recommendations. The purpose of these exams is to be a third-party, honest broker between the department and the employee. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medical-services.png "medical-services") ##### EXPERT MEDICAL TESTIMONY Our medical directors and psychologists are frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony. This places Front Line Mobile Health in the unique position to offer aggressive physical examinations that protect the department and the public safety professional from the pitfalls usually associated with on-the-job injuries. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/icons-for-website-01.png "icons for website-01") ##### Behavioral and medical health workshops Because public safety personnel are often inadequately supported in the struggle against job-related stressors that lead to poor sleep, depression, anxiety, and suicide, we offer on-site workshops to help team members process the emotional trauma of the job. All workshops are presented by our staff psychologists, licensed counselors, and medical professionals. ![](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/icons-for-website-02.png "icons for website-02") ##### commands and general staff services Senior leaders in the public safety sector face critical, high-stakes decisions similar to that of high-ranking officers in the U.S. military. However, leaders in the military have access to General Staffs, comprised of carefully selected and trained staff officers to analyze the current environment and provide sound recommendations, ensuring organizational leaders can study and solve the most vexing issues of the day. Front Line offers access to highly trained, carefully integrated, and respected general staff officers necessary for consistent operational success in a dynamic and complex environment. 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PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. “Protected health information” is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services. We are required to abide by the terms of this Notice of Privacy Practices. We may change the terms of our notice, at any time. The new notice will be effective for all protected health information that we maintain at that time. Upon your request, we will provide you with any revised Notice of Privacy Practices. You may request a revised version by accessing our website, or calling the office and requesting that a revised copy be sent to you in the mail or asking for one at the time of your next appointment. **1. Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information** Your protected health information may be used and disclosed by your physician, our office staff and others outside of our office who are involved in your care and treatment for the purpose of providing health care services to you. Your protected health information may also be used and disclosed to pay your health care bills and to support the operation of your physician’s practice. Following are examples of the types of uses and disclosures of your protected health information that your physician’s office is permitted to make. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive, but to describe the types of uses and disclosures that may be made by our office. **Treatment:** We will use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your health care and any related services. This includes the coordination or management of your health care with another provider. For example, we would disclose your protected health information, as necessary, to a home health agency that provides care to you. We will also disclose protected health information to other physicians who may be treating you. For example, your protected health information may be provided to a physician to whom you have been referred to ensure that the physician has the necessary information to diagnose or treat you. In addition, we may disclose your protected health information from time-to-time to another physician or health care provider (e.g., a specialist or laboratory) who, at the request of your physician, becomes involved in your care by providing assistance with your health care diagnosis or treatment to your physician. **Payment:** Your protected health information will be used and disclosed, as needed, to obtain payment for your health care services provided by us or by another provider. This may include certain activities that your health insurance plan may undertake before it approves or pays for the health care services we recommend for you such as: making a determination of eligibility or coverage for insurance benefits, reviewing services provided to you for medical necessity, and undertaking utilization review activities. For example, obtaining approval for a hospital stay may require that your relevant protected health information be disclosed to the health plan to obtain approval for the hospital admission. **Health Care Operations:** We may use or disclose, as needed, your protected health information in order to support the business activities of your physician’s practice. These activities include, but are not limited to, quality assessment activities, employee review activities, training of medical students, licensing, fundraising activities, and conducting or arranging for other business activities. We will share your protected health information with third party “business associates” that perform various activities (for example, billing or transcription services) for our practice. Whenever an arrangement between our office and a business associate involves the use or disclosure of your protected health information, we will have a written contract that contains terms that will protect the privacy of your protected health information. We may use or disclose your protected health information, as necessary, to provide you with information about treatment alternatives or other health-related benefits and services that may be of interest to you. You may contact our Privacy Officer to request that these materials not be sent to you. Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures That May Be Made Without Your Authorization or Opportunity to Agree or Object. We may use or disclose your protected health information in the following situations without your authorization or providing you the opportunity to agree or object. These situations include: **Required By Law:** We may use or disclose your protected health information to the extent that the use or disclosure is required by law. The use or disclosure will be made in compliance with the law and will be limited to the relevant requirements of the law. You will be notified, if required by law, of any such uses or disclosures. **Public Health:** We may disclose your protected health information for public health activities and purposes to a public health authority that is permitted by law to collect or receive the information. For example, a disclosure may be made for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury or disability. **Communicable Diseases:** We may disclose your protected health information, if authorized by law, to a person who may have been exposed to a communicable disease or may otherwise be at risk of contracting or spreading the disease or condition. **Health Oversight:** We may disclose protected health information to a health oversight agency for activities authorized by law, such as audits, investigations, and inspections. Oversight agencies seeking this information include government agencies that oversee the health care system, government benefit programs, other government regulatory programs and civil rights laws. **Abuse or Neglect:** We may disclose your protected health information to a public health authority that is authorized by law to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. In addition, we may disclose your protected health information if we believe that you have been a victim of abuse, neglect or domestic violence to the governmental entity or agency authorized to receive such information. In this case, the disclosure will be made consistent with the requirements of applicable federal and state laws. **Food and Drug Administration:** We may disclose your protected health information to a person or company required by the Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of quality, safety, or effectiveness of FDA-regulated products or activities including, to report adverse events, product defects or problems, biologic product deviations, to track products; to enable product recalls; to make repairs or replacements, or to conduct post marketing surveillance, as required. **Legal Proceedings:** We may disclose protected health information in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding, in response to an order of a court or administrative tribunal (to the extent such disclosure is expressly authorized), or in certain conditions in response to a subpoena, discovery request or other lawful process. **Law Enforcement:** We may also disclose protected health information, so long as applicable legal requirements are met, for law enforcement purposes. These law enforcement purposes include (1) legal processes and otherwise required by law, (2) limited information requests for identification and location purposes, (3) pertaining to victims of a crime, (4) suspicion that death has occurred as a result of criminal conduct, (5) in the event that a crime occurs on the premises of our practice, and (6) medical emergency (not on our practice’s premises) and it is likely that a crime has occurred. **Coroners, Funeral Directors, and Organ Donation:** We may disclose protected health information to a coroner or medical examiner for identification purposes, determining cause of death or for the coroner or medical examiner to perform other duties authorized by law. We may also disclose protected health information to a funeral director, as authorized by law, in order to permit the funeral director to carry out their duties. We may disclose such information in reasonable anticipation of death. Protected health information may be used and disclosed for cadaveric organ, eye or tissue donation purposes. **Research:** We may disclose your protected health information to researchers when their research has been approved by an institutional review board that has reviewed the research proposal and established protocols to ensure the privacy of your protected health information. **Criminal Activity:** Consistent with applicable federal and state laws, we may disclose your protected health information, if we believe that the use or disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public. We may also disclose protected health information if it is necessary for law enforcement authorities to identify or apprehend an individual. **Military Activity and National Security:** When the appropriate conditions apply, we may use or disclose protected health information of individuals who are Armed Forces personnel (1) for activities deemed necessary by appropriate military command authorities; (2) for the purpose of a determination by the Department of Veterans Affairs of your eligibility for benefits, or (3) to foreign military authority if you are a member of that foreign military services. We may also disclose your protected health information to authorized federal officials for conducting national security and intelligence activities, including for the provision of protective services to the President or others legally authorized. **Workers’ Compensation:** We may disclose your protected health information as authorized to comply with workers’ compensation laws and other similar legally-established programs. **Inmates:** We may use or disclose your protected health information if you are an inmate of a correctional facility and your physician created or received your protected health information in the course of providing care to you. **Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Based upon Your Written Authorization:** Other uses and disclosures of your protected health information will be made only with your written authorization, unless otherwise permitted or required by law as described below. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time. If you revoke your authorization, we will no longer use or disclose your protected health information for the reasons covered by your written authorization. Please understand that we are unable to take back any disclosures already made with your authorization. **Other Permitted and Required Uses and Disclosures That Require Providing You the Opportunity to Agree or Object:** We may use and disclose your protected health information in the following instances. You have the opportunity to agree or object to the use or disclosure of all or part of your protected health information. If you are not present or able to agree or object to the use or disclosure of the protected health information, then your physician may, using professional judgment, determine whether the disclosure is in your best interest. **Facility Directories:** Unless you object, we will use and disclose in our facility directory your name, the location at which you are receiving care, your general condition (such as fair or stable), and your religious affiliation. All of this information, except religious affiliation, will be disclosed to people that ask for you by name. Your religious affiliation will be only given to a member of the clergy, such as a priest or rabbi. **Others Involved in Your Health Care or Payment for your Care:** Unless you object, we may disclose to a member of your family, a relative, a close friend or any other person you identify, your protected health information that directly relates to that person’s involvement in your health care. If you are unable to agree or object to such a disclosure, we may disclose such information as necessary if we determine that it is in your best interest based on our professional judgment. We may use or disclose protected health information to notify or assist in notifying a family member, personal representative or any other person that is responsible for your care of your location, general condition or death. Finally, we may use or disclose your protected health information to an authorized public or private entity to assist in disaster relief efforts and to coordinate uses and disclosures to family or other individuals involved in your health care. **2. Your Rights** Following is a statement of your rights with respect to your protected health information and a brief description of how you may exercise these rights. You have the right to inspect and copy your protected health information. This means you may inspect and obtain a copy of protected health information about you for so long as we maintain the protected health information. You may obtain your medical record that contains medical and billing records and any other records that your physician and the practice uses for making decisions about you. As permitted by federal or state law, we may charge you a reasonable copy fee for a copy of your records. Under federal law, however, you may not inspect or copy the following records: psychotherapy notes; information compiled in reasonable anticipation of, or use in, a civil, criminal, or administrative action or proceeding; and laboratory results that are subject to law that prohibits access to protected health information. Depending on the circumstances, a decision to deny access may be reviewable. In some circumstances, you may have a right to have this decision reviewed. Please contact our Privacy Officer if you have questions about access to your medical record. You have the right to request a restriction of your protected health information. This means you may ask us not to use or disclose any part of your protected health information for the purposes of treatment, payment or health care operations. You may also request that any part of your protected health information not be disclosed to family members or friends who may be involved in your care or for notification purposes as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. Your request must state the specific restriction requested and to whom you want the restriction to apply. Your physician is not required to agree to a restriction that you may request. If your physician does agree to the requested restriction, we may not use or disclose your protected health information in violation of that restriction unless it is needed to provide emergency treatment. With this in mind, please discuss any restriction you wish to request with your physician. You have the right to request to receive confidential communications from us by alternative means or at an alternative location. We will accommodate reasonable requests. We may also condition this accommodation by asking you for information as to how payment will be handled or specification of an alternative address or other method of contact. We will not request an explanation from you as to the basis for the request. Please make this request in writing to our Privacy Officer. You may have the right to have your physician amend your protected health information. This means you may request an amendment of protected health information about you in a designated record set for so long as we maintain this information. In certain cases, we may deny your request for an amendment. If we deny your request for amendment, you have the right to file a statement of disagreement with us and we may prepare a rebuttal to your statement and will provide you with a copy of any such rebuttal. Please contact our Privacy Officer if you have questions about amending your medical record. You have the right to receive an accounting of certain disclosures we have made, if any, of your protected health information. This right applies to disclosures for purposes other than treatment, payment or health care operations as described in this Notice of Privacy Practices. It excludes disclosures we may have made to you if you authorized us to make the disclosure, for a facility directory, to family members or friends involved in your care, or for notification purposes, for national security or intelligence, to law enforcement (as provided in the privacy rule) or correctional facilities, as part of a limited data set disclosure. You have the right to receive specific information regarding these disclosures that occur after April 14, 2003. The right to receive this information is subject to certain exceptions, restrictions and limitations. You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this notice from us, upon request, even if you have agreed to accept this notice electronically. **3. Complaints** You may complain to us or to the Secretary of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated by us. You may file a complaint with us by notifying our Privacy Officer of your complaint. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint. You may contact your doctor if you have any other questions about privacy practices. --- ### [Privacy Practices](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/privacy-practices/) **Published:** March 13, 2022 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** #### Your information. Your rights. Our responsibilities. This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. #### Your Rights You have the right to: - Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record - Correct your paper or electronic medical record - Request confidential communication - Ask us to limit the information we share - Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information - Get a copy of this privacy notice - Choose someone to act for you - File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated #### Your Choices You have some choices in the way that we use and share information as we: - Tell family and friends about your condition - Provide disaster relief - Include you in a hospital directory - Provide mental health care - Market our services and sell your information - Raise funds #### Our Uses and Disclosures We may use and share your information as we: - Treat you - Run our organization - Bill for your services - Help with public health and safety issues - Do research - Comply with the law - Respond to organ and tissue donation requests - Work with a medical examiner or funeral director - Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests - Respond to lawsuits and legal actions #### Your Rights When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you. Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record - You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have about Ask us how to do this. - We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information, usually within 30 days of your request. We may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee. Ask us to correct your medical record - You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think is incorrect or incomplete. Ask us how to do - We may say “no” to your request, but we’ll tell you why in writing within 60 days. Request confidential communications - You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, home or office phone) or to send mail to a different - We will say “yes” to all reasonable Ask us to limit what we use or share - You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or our We are not required to agree to your request, and we may say “no” if it would affect your care. - If you pay for a service or health care item out-of-pocket in full, you can ask us not to share that information for the purpose of payment or our operations with your health insurer. We will say “yes” unless a law requires us to share that information. Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared information - You can ask for a list (accounting) of the times we’ve shared your health information for six years prior to the date you ask, who we shared it with, and - We will include all the disclosures except for those about treatment, payment, and health care operations, and certain other disclosures (such as any you asked us to make). We’ll provide one accounting a year for free but will charge a reasonable, cost-based fee if you ask for another one within 12 months. Get a copy of this privacy notice - You can ask for a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive the notice electronically. We will provide you with a paper copy promptly. Choose someone to act for you - If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make choices about your health information. - We will make sure the person has this authority and can act for you before we take any action. File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated - You can complain if you feel we have violated your rights by contacting us using the information on page - You can file a complaint with the S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, calling 1- 877-696-6775, or visiting [www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/.](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/what-to-expect/index.html) - We will not retaliate against you for filing a #### Your Choices For certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions. In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to: - Share information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care - Share information in a disaster relief situation - Include your information in a hospital directory If you are not able to tell us your preference, for example if you are unconscious, we may go ahead and share your information if we believe it is in your best interest. We may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety. In these cases we never share your information unless you give us written permission: - Marketing purposes - Sale of your information - Most sharing of psychotherapy notes In the case of fundraising: - We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can tell us not to contact you #### Our Uses and Disclosures How do we typically use or share your health information? We typically use or share your health information in the following ways: **Treat you** We can use your health information and share it with other professionals who are treating you. Example: A doctor treating you for an injury asks another doctor about your overall health condition. **Run our organization** We can use and share your health information to run our practice, improve your care, and contact you when necessary. Example: We use health information about you to manage your treatment and services. **Bill for your services**We can use and share your health information to bill and get payment from health plans or other entities. Example: We give information about you to your health insurance plan so it will pay for your services. #### How else can we use or share your health information? We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways – usually in ways that contribute to the public good, such as public health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before we can share your information for these purposes. For more information see: [www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html.](http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html) Help with public health and safety issues We can share health information about you for certain situations such as: - Preventing disease - Helping with product recalls - Reporting adverse reactions to medications - Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence - Preventing or reducing a serious threat to anyone’s health or safety Do research We can use or share your information for health research. Comply with the law - We will share information about you if state or federal laws require it, including with the Department of Health and Human Services if it wants to see that we’re complying with federal privacy law. Respond to organ and tissue donation requests - We can share health information about you with organ procurement organizations. Work with a medical examiner or funeral director - We can share health information with a coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director when an individual dies. Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests We can use or share health information about you: - For workers’ compensation claims - For law enforcement purposes or with a law enforcement official - With health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law - For special government functions such as military, national security, and presidential protective services Respond to lawsuits and legal actions - We can share health information about you in response to a court or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena. #### Our Responsibilities - We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. - We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your - We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it. - We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind. --- ### [FAQ](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq/) **Published:** April 16, 2021 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** ## FOR PATIENTS How to prepare for your appointment[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:08:19-05:00#### [How to prepare for your appointment](#collapse-6-2856) 1. Complete the forms by clicking the links in the email you received from Front Line Mobile Health. These forms will take approximately 60 minutes to complete, but can be submitted separately. a. Scope of Service b. Pre-Arrival Questionnaire c. Organizational Climate Assessment d. Human Performance Assessment 2\. You will be notified by your leadership when your lab collection date is. 3\. Labwork: Each facet of your blood and specimen collection is vital to getting the fullest picture of your health. You will be providing urine, blood, and a stool sample (based on age). The location of your specimen collection varies between departments, so please consult with your leadership for those specific instructions. a. You must ensure that you have fully fasted for 12 hours prior to the blood draw. This means no food or drinks, except for water and black coffee (cream and sugar will void the test). b. While inconvenient, please complete the stool sample portion to screen for a GI bleed pathology, which can be an indication of colorectal and/or gastric cancer. c. The following is a list of tests that will be performed but can vary based on age: i. Complete Blood Count ii. Lipid Panel iii. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel iv. Hemoglobin A1c v. Uric Acid vi. C-Reactive Protein vii. Urinalysis with microscopic viii. Fecal Occult Blood ix. Prostate Specific Antigen (Male Only) x. CA-125 (Female Only) xi. Anti-body Titers- Hepatitis, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, Tuberculosis and Covid-19 4\. Following your lab draw, you will have a day where you complete all the diagnostic testing, either on-site at a Front Line facility or a location where Front Line is deployed to your department. Your leadership will designate the location and communicate that with you. At this appointment you will have ultrasounds, x-rays, biometric analysis (height, weight, vision, and body composition analysis), a cardiopulmonary exercise test on a bike, as well as an audiogram. Please allow up to 2 hours for this portion of the physical. In order to be best prepared, it is critical you do the following: a. Be sure to wear athletic clothing and shoes and arrive well hydrated. b. Do not have any caffeine or a heavy meal for 3 hours prior to the appointment. This will elevate your blood pressure and heart rate and flag you unnecessarily for associated conditions. c. Do not work out 24 hours prior to your appointment. d. Avoid loud noises prior to hearing testing (ie, motorcycles, gun shots, loud music, etc) This falsely indicates hearing loss. e. Ensure that you have a full bladder prior to your ultrasound. f. If you wear glasses or contacts, please wear those to your appointment for your vision testing. 5\. At the end of the testing portion of your annual physical, you will have a head-to-toe exam with a Front Line provider. This may be on the same day as your diagnostic testing or at a later date. You will receive a full copy of all your results and have an opportunity to discuss these results and ask questions. This portion of the physical can last up to an hour. #### CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) What is a CPET?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:08:36-05:00#### [What is a CPET?](#collapse-7-2854) Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test is a highly sensitive, non-invasive stress test. A disease or condition that affects the heart, lungs or muscles will limit how much faster and harder these systems can work. A CPET assesses how well the heart, lungs, and muscles are working individually, and how these systems are working in unison. Your heart and lungs work together to deliver oxygen to your muscles, where it is used to make energy, and to remove carbon dioxide from your body. The full cardiopulmonary system is assessed during a CPET by measuring the amount of oxygen your body is using, the amount of carbon dioxide it is producing, your breathing pattern, and electrocardiogram (EKG) while you are riding a stationary bicycle. The traditional treadmill stress test only relies on the EKG, which only partially assesses the heart and nothing else To learn more, please watch this video. How hard is the test and how much time does it take?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:08:47-05:00#### [How hard is the test and how much time does it take?](#collapse-7-2852) The entire test takes roughly 45 minutes. Lung function tests are first and then time is spent prepping for the exercise test. There is a resting and warm up phase prior to starting the exercise stage. Exercise last 8-12 minutes, of which only 2-3 minutes are at a higher intensity. To get the most accurate results, it is important that you give your best effort for as long as you possibly can. If you do not give a maximum effort, your test may be “indeterminate” and a full cardiovascular assessment may not be captured. The exercise workload will be adjusted on an individual basis to help each person give his or her best effort. What should I wear and how should I prepare?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:09:01-05:00#### [What should I wear and how should I prepare?](#collapse-7-2850) Since you will be exercising, please wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes, no sandals boots or crocs. Make sure your chest is accessible for proper setup of the 12 lead EKG, and if necessary, please shave your chest. Do not eat or drink (except water) for 3 hours before your test. Exercise should be avoided for 24 hours before your test to ensure you are able to perform your best, sore legs will only reduce your ability to achieve your max. What is the difference between traditional treadmill test and CPET?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:09:13-05:00#### [What is the difference between traditional treadmill test and CPET?](#collapse-7-2837) CPET testing provides a higher level of precision over the treadmill, its 4x more precise to be exact. Dysfunction can be detected at earlier stages while in the small vessels, along with many other heart, lung, and muscular conditions. The biggest difference between them is CPET testing on a cycle allows for the assessment of left ventricular dysfunction and the presence of myocardial ischemia. How will I be graded and what’s included in the results?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:09:25-05:00#### [How will I be graded and what’s included in the results?](#collapse-7-2832) The test is not a pass/failure. Each person is compared to individuals of their same age, height and weight. Functional capacities (V02) greater than 85% are desired. Included in the results are stroke volume, the presence/absence of inducible dysfunction, and ventilatory efficiency. Other measurements are obtained and will be further explained at the follow up with our provider. Each person is provided a cardiovascular exercise prescription based on oxygen consumption which is considered the gold standard. Are METs measured and do I have to reach a certain number?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:09:35-05:00#### [Are METs measured and do I have to reach a certain number?](#collapse-7-2827) Mets and power (watts) are measured but are not “hard breaks” in terms of pass/fail. CPET directly measures peak VO2 with maximal exertion. Expressing peak VO2 as percent (%) predicted based on age, sex, height, weight refines risk stratification based on fitness. For example, a smaller stature individual may achieve 100% of his/her predicted VO2 and have absolute peak VO2 < 42 ml/kg/min or 12 Mets. If there is no underlying cardiac dysfunction, normal % predicted peak VO2 individuals are low risk for CV events regardless of not being able to achieve 12 Mets. Likewise, larger individuals that can exceed 12 Mets on the Gerkin TMST may have reduced % predicted peak VO2 due to unknown congenital causes or acquired heart disease in need of more aggressive risk-factor modification. Watch this video for more information: [Met-test for Firefighters](https://vimeo.com/235846494) from [Sundeep Chaudhry](https://vimeo.com/user32320818) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/). #### IMAGING Does Ultrasound emit radiation, similar to an X-Ray?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T09:00:25-05:00#### [Does Ultrasound emit radiation, similar to an X-Ray?](#collapse-8-3442) No. Diagnostic Ultrasound is regarded as a safe imaging modality and does not produce ionizing radiation like that produced by x-rays. Ultrasound (sonography) imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to view inside the body. Ultrasound images are created based on the reflection of sound waves off the body structures. The strength of the sound signal and the time it takes for the wave to travel through the body provides the information necessary to produce an image. What organs are you evaluating with Ultrasound?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:59:25-05:00#### [What organs are you evaluating with Ultrasound?](#collapse-8-3441) Ultrasound is utilized to evaluate the major organs of the body. The thyroid, abdominal organs, and reproductive organs are thoroughly assessed. The abdominal organs consist of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and prostate. In males, the testicles are evaluated, and any signs of a hernia or a hydrocele (fluid collection). The ovaries, uterus, and adnexal regions are evaluated in females. What structures are you evaluating with the chest X-Ray?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:58:54-05:00#### [What structures are you evaluating with the chest X-Ray?](#collapse-8-3440) Chest X-rays are utilized to evaluate the heart, lungs, airways, bones of the chest and spine, and smaller surrounding structures. It is routinely used to help diagnose shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain, or injuries. Chest x-rays can also reveal signs of fluid in or around the lungs. Am I receiving a high dose of radiation with a chest X-Ray?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:58:17-05:00#### [Am I receiving a high dose of radiation with a chest X-Ray?](#collapse-8-3439) No. Front Line has chosen an x-ray unit that emits the lowest possible radiation to our patients. Chest x-rays are one of the lowest doses of radiation that an individual can receive. Front Line has taken high regard to ensure we utilize the lowest radiation possible while still achieving high quality diagnostic images. It is worth mentioning that our annual natural exposure for living on earth is 3.1mSv, and a chest x-ray is approximately 0.1mSv. The annual safe limit is 5.0mSv per the CFR (10 CFR part 20). In essence, you could have another 20 chest x-rays performed in order to meet the annual safe limit beyond your natural exposure. Are you able to verify if an organ is functioning properly through an Ultrasound?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:57:41-05:00#### [Are you able to verify if an organ is functioning properly through an Ultrasound?](#collapse-8-3438) No. Ultrasound is utilized to access the structure of an organ, not the function. Ultrasound is used to evaluate for normal and abnormal structures within an organ. Common findings are the ability to assess if an abnormal finding within an organ is benign or cancerous based on the structure’s appearance. If Front Line finds a significan finding on one of the imaging modalities, will they help me seek additional treatment?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:56:24-05:00#### [If Front Line finds a significan finding on one of the imaging modalities, will they help me seek additional treatment?](#collapse-8-3437) Yes. Our goal at Front Line is to provide each individual with information to help them make an informed decision about their diagnosis. We have local doctors that we can refer each individual to or help direct the individual to the doctor they should seek out for their diagnosis. For example, if an individual has a significant finding of a thyroid nodule, we will refer the patient to seek out an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor for an appointment. Can I obtain a copy of my medical imaging for my primary care physician or for my own records?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:55:16-05:00#### [Can I obtain a copy of my medical imaging for my primary care physician or for my own records?](#collapse-8-3436) Yes. We have two options for individuals to obtain a copy of their X-ray and Ultrasound images. Option 1: an individual can bring a USB drive to our main office, and we can transfer imaging directly to the USB drive. Option 2: we can send a secured link via email to allow an individual to view their images from their home computer. Upon viewing the images, a person can copy the images to their personal computer and then save those images to a USB drive or email them directly to their physician. Option 2 allows individuals to access their images from their homes and not have to drive to the main office. Can Front Line send my imaging reports to my primary care physician?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:55:31-05:00#### [Can Front Line send my imaging reports to my primary care physician?](#collapse-8-3435) Front Line does not currently provide this service. What we can do is provide each individual with a copy of their reports via secured email and provide you a copy of the images via a USB drive. How can I obtain a copy of my imaging reports?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:54:04-05:00#### [How can I obtain a copy of my imaging reports?](#collapse-8-3434) Front Line is capable of sending a copy of your imaging reports via email that is encrypted for patient safety. How long will it take to get results back on my imaging reports?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:53:36-05:00#### [How long will it take to get results back on my imaging reports?](#collapse-8-3433) Imaging reports are typically ready within 48-72 hours on a routine basis. If we feel that something requires a STAT read – we will send the imaging across immediately and have results back within one hour on most accounts. What is involved in the imaging process?[Cheyenne Fry](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/cfryfrontlinemobilehealth-com/)2024-10-16T08:52:46-05:00#### [What is involved in the imaging process?](#collapse-8-3432) Please watch this short video for a detailed explanation of the imaging portion of your annual physical. How do I prepare for my Ultrasounds & X-Ray?[Tony Elliott](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/author/tonye/)2026-09-24T16:09:44-05:00#### [How do I prepare for my Ultrasounds & X-Ray?](#collapse-8-2822) We ask that you do not eat before your ultrasound but have a full bladder. --- ## FAQs ### [How do I prepare for my Ultrasounds & X-Ray?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-do-i-prepare-for-my-ultrasounds-x-ray/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** We ask that you do not eat before your ultrasound but have a full bladder. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [Are METs measured and do I have to reach a certain number?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/are-mets-measured-and-do-i-have-to-reach-a-certain-number/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Mets and power (watts) are measured but are not “hard breaks” in terms of pass/fail. CPET directly measures peak VO2 with maximal exertion. Expressing peak VO2 as percent (%) predicted based on age, sex, height, weight refines risk stratification based on fitness. For example, a smaller stature individual may achieve 100% of his/her predicted VO2 and have absolute peak VO2 < 42 ml/kg/min or 12 Mets. If there is no underlying cardiac dysfunction, normal % predicted peak VO2 individuals are low risk for CV events regardless of not being able to achieve 12 Mets. Likewise, larger individuals that can exceed 12 Mets on the Gerkin TMST may have reduced % predicted peak VO2 due to unknown congenital causes or acquired heart disease in need of more aggressive risk-factor modification. Watch this video for more information: [Met-test for Firefighters](https://vimeo.com/235846494) from [Sundeep Chaudhry](https://vimeo.com/user32320818) on [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/). **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [How will I be graded and what's included in the results?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-will-i-be-graded-and-whats-included-in-the-results/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** The test is not a pass/failure. Each person is compared to individuals of their same age, height and weight. Functional capacities (V02) greater than 85% are desired. Included in the results are stroke volume, the presence/absence of inducible dysfunction, and ventilatory efficiency. Other measurements are obtained and will be further explained at the follow up with our provider. Each person is provided a cardiovascular exercise prescription based on oxygen consumption which is considered the gold standard. **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [What is the difference between traditional treadmill test and CPET?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-is-the-difference-between-traditional-treadmill-test-and-cpet/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** CPET testing provides a higher level of precision over the treadmill, its 4x more precise to be exact. Dysfunction can be detected at earlier stages while in the small vessels, along with many other heart, lung, and muscular conditions. The biggest difference between them is CPET testing on a cycle allows for the assessment of left ventricular dysfunction and the presence of myocardial ischemia. **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [What should I wear and how should I prepare?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-should-i-wear-and-how-should-i-prepare/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Since you will be exercising, please wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes, no sandals boots or crocs. Make sure your chest is accessible for proper setup of the 12 lead EKG, and if necessary, please shave your chest. Do not eat or drink (except water) for 3 hours before your test. Exercise should be avoided for 24 hours before your test to ensure you are able to perform your best, sore legs will only reduce your ability to achieve your max. **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [How hard is the test and how much time does it take?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-hard-is-the-test-and-how-much-time-does-it-take/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** The entire test takes roughly 45 minutes. Lung function tests are first and then time is spent prepping for the exercise test. There is a resting and warm up phase prior to starting the exercise stage. Exercise last 8-12 minutes, of which only 2-3 minutes are at a higher intensity. To get the most accurate results, it is important that you give your best effort for as long as you possibly can. If you do not give a maximum effort, your test may be “indeterminate” and a full cardiovascular assessment may not be captured. The exercise workload will be adjusted on an individual basis to help each person give his or her best effort. **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [What is a CPET?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-is-a-cpet/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test is a highly sensitive, non-invasive stress test. A disease or condition that affects the heart, lungs or muscles will limit how much faster and harder these systems can work. A CPET assesses how well the heart, lungs, and muscles are working individually, and how these systems are working in unison. Your heart and lungs work together to deliver oxygen to your muscles, where it is used to make energy, and to remove carbon dioxide from your body. The full cardiopulmonary system is assessed during a CPET by measuring the amount of oxygen your body is using, the amount of carbon dioxide it is producing, your breathing pattern, and electrocardiogram (EKG) while you are riding a stationary bicycle. The traditional treadmill stress test only relies on the EKG, which only partially assesses the heart and nothing else To learn more, please watch this video. **FAQ Categories:** CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) --- ### [How to prepare for your appointment](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-to-prepare-for-your-appointment/) **Published:** November 15, 2023 **Author:** Tony Elliott **Content:** 1. Complete the forms by clicking the links in the email you received from Front Line Mobile Health. These forms will take approximately 60 minutes to complete, but can be submitted separately. a. Scope of Service b. Pre-Arrival Questionnaire c. Organizational Climate Assessment d. Human Performance Assessment 2\. You will be notified by your leadership when your lab collection date is. 3\. Labwork: Each facet of your blood and specimen collection is vital to getting the fullest picture of your health. You will be providing urine, blood, and a stool sample (based on age). The location of your specimen collection varies between departments, so please consult with your leadership for those specific instructions. a. You must ensure that you have fully fasted for 12 hours prior to the blood draw. This means no food or drinks, except for water and black coffee (cream and sugar will void the test). b. While inconvenient, please complete the stool sample portion to screen for a GI bleed pathology, which can be an indication of colorectal and/or gastric cancer. c. The following is a list of tests that will be performed but can vary based on age: i. Complete Blood Count ii. Lipid Panel iii. Comprehensive Metabolic Panel iv. Hemoglobin A1c v. Uric Acid vi. C-Reactive Protein vii. Urinalysis with microscopic viii. Fecal Occult Blood ix. Prostate Specific Antigen (Male Only) x. CA-125 (Female Only) xi. Anti-body Titers- Hepatitis, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, Tuberculosis and Covid-19 4\. Following your lab draw, you will have a day where you complete all the diagnostic testing, either on-site at a Front Line facility or a location where Front Line is deployed to your department. Your leadership will designate the location and communicate that with you. At this appointment you will have ultrasounds, x-rays, biometric analysis (height, weight, vision, and body composition analysis), a cardiopulmonary exercise test on a bike, as well as an audiogram. Please allow up to 2 hours for this portion of the physical. In order to be best prepared, it is critical you do the following: a. Be sure to wear athletic clothing and shoes and arrive well hydrated. b. Do not have any caffeine or a heavy meal for 3 hours prior to the appointment. This will elevate your blood pressure and heart rate and flag you unnecessarily for associated conditions. c. Do not work out 24 hours prior to your appointment. d. Avoid loud noises prior to hearing testing (ie, motorcycles, gun shots, loud music, etc) This falsely indicates hearing loss. e. Ensure that you have a full bladder prior to your ultrasound. f. If you wear glasses or contacts, please wear those to your appointment for your vision testing. 5\. At the end of the testing portion of your annual physical, you will have a head-to-toe exam with a Front Line provider. This may be on the same day as your diagnostic testing or at a later date. You will receive a full copy of all your results and have an opportunity to discuss these results and ask questions. This portion of the physical can last up to an hour. **FAQ Categories:** How to Prepare for your Appointment --- ### [How do we get started?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-do-we-get-started/) **Published:** September 11, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** We’ll help you choose the tier that fits your department’s needs and onboard your leadership with clarity and simplicity. **FAQ Categories:** FLEX --- ### [Does FLEX improve retention?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/does-flex-improve-retention/) **Published:** September 11, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Yes. Departments that use FLEX report higher morale, better engagement, and stronger long-term commitment from their members. **FAQ Categories:** FLEX --- ### [How fast is the response?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-fast-is-the-response/) **Published:** September 11, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Members are seen within 24–48 hours of injury or illness report. **FAQ Categories:** FLEX --- ### [Is FLEX only for work-related injuries?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/is-flex-only-for-work-related-injuries/) **Published:** September 11, 2025 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** No. FLEX also supports non-duty illnesses and injuries, flagged physical findings, exposure follow-up, and mental health advocacy. **FAQ Categories:** FLEX --- ### [Does Ultrasound emit radiation, similar to an X-Ray?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/does-ultrasound-emit-radiation-similar-to-an-x-ray/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** No. Diagnostic Ultrasound is regarded as a safe imaging modality and does not produce ionizing radiation like that produced by x-rays. Ultrasound (sonography) imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to view inside the body. Ultrasound images are created based on the reflection of sound waves off the body structures. The strength of the sound signal and the time it takes for the wave to travel through the body provides the information necessary to produce an image. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [What organs are you evaluating with Ultrasound?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-organs-are-you-evaluating-with-ultrasound/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Ultrasound is utilized to evaluate the major organs of the body. The thyroid, abdominal organs, and reproductive organs are thoroughly assessed. The abdominal organs consist of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, bladder, and prostate. In males, the testicles are evaluated, and any signs of a hernia or a hydrocele (fluid collection). The ovaries, uterus, and adnexal regions are evaluated in females. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [What structures are you evaluating with the chest X-Ray?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-structures-are-you-evaluating-with-the-chest-x-ray/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Chest X-rays are utilized to evaluate the heart, lungs, airways, bones of the chest and spine, and smaller surrounding structures. It is routinely used to help diagnose shortness of breath, persistent cough, fever, chest pain, or injuries. Chest x-rays can also reveal signs of fluid in or around the lungs. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [Am I receiving a high dose of radiation with a chest X-Ray?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/am-i-receiving-a-high-dose-of-radiation-with-a-chest-x-ray/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** No. Front Line has chosen an x-ray unit that emits the lowest possible radiation to our patients. Chest x-rays are one of the lowest doses of radiation that an individual can receive. Front Line has taken high regard to ensure we utilize the lowest radiation possible while still achieving high quality diagnostic images. It is worth mentioning that our annual natural exposure for living on earth is 3.1mSv, and a chest x-ray is approximately 0.1mSv. The annual safe limit is 5.0mSv per the CFR (10 CFR part 20). In essence, you could have another 20 chest x-rays performed in order to meet the annual safe limit beyond your natural exposure. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [Are you able to verify if an organ is functioning properly through an Ultrasound?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/are-you-able-to-verify-if-an-organ-is-functioning-properly-through-an-ultrasound/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** No. Ultrasound is utilized to access the structure of an organ, not the function. Ultrasound is used to evaluate for normal and abnormal structures within an organ. Common findings are the ability to assess if an abnormal finding within an organ is benign or cancerous based on the structure’s appearance. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [If Front Line finds a significan finding on one of the imaging modalities, will they help me seek additional treatment?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/if-front-line-finds-a-significan-finding-on-one-of-the-imaging-modalities-will-they-help-me-seek-additional-treatment/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Yes. Our goal at Front Line is to provide each individual with information to help them make an informed decision about their diagnosis. We have local doctors that we can refer each individual to or help direct the individual to the doctor they should seek out for their diagnosis. For example, if an individual has a significant finding of a thyroid nodule, we will refer the patient to seek out an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor for an appointment. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [Can Front Line send my imaging reports to my primary care physician?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/can-front-line-send-my-imaging-reports-to-my-primary-care-physician/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Front Line does not currently provide this service. What we can do is provide each individual with a copy of their reports via secured email and provide you a copy of the images via a USB drive. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [Can I obtain a copy of my medical imaging for my primary care physician or for my own records?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/can-i-obtain-a-copy-of-my-medical-imaging-for-my-primary-care-physician-or-for-my-own-records/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Yes. We have two options for individuals to obtain a copy of their X-ray and Ultrasound images. Option 1: an individual can bring a USB drive to our main office, and we can transfer imaging directly to the USB drive. Option 2: we can send a secured link via email to allow an individual to view their images from their home computer. Upon viewing the images, a person can copy the images to their personal computer and then save those images to a USB drive or email them directly to their physician. Option 2 allows individuals to access their images from their homes and not have to drive to the main office. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [How can I obtain a copy of my imaging reports?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-can-i-obtain-a-copy-of-my-imaging-reports/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Front Line is capable of sending a copy of your imaging reports via email that is encrypted for patient safety. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [How long will it take to get results back on my imaging reports?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/how-long-will-it-take-to-get-results-back-on-my-imaging-reports/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Imaging reports are typically ready within 48-72 hours on a routine basis. If we feel that something requires a STAT read – we will send the imaging across immediately and have results back within one hour on most accounts. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ### [What is involved in the imaging process?](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq-items/what-is-involved-in-the-imaging-process/) **Published:** October 16, 2024 **Author:** Cheyenne Fry **Content:** Please watch this short video for a detailed explanation of the imaging portion of your annual physical. **FAQ Categories:** Imaging --- ## Categories ### [Uncategorized](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/uncategorized/) --- ### [Behavioral Health](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/behavioral-health/) --- ### [Chief to Chief](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/chief-to-chief/) --- ### [Health & Wellness](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/health-wellness/) --- ### [Veteran/Military](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/veteran-military/) --- ### [National Days](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/category/national-days/) --- ## Tags ### [Podcast](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/tag/podcast/) --- ## FAQ Categories ### [How to Prepare for your Appointment](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq_category/how-to-prepare-for-your-appointment/) --- ### [CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test)](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq_category/cpet-cardiopulmonary-exercise-test/) --- ### [Imaging](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq_category/imaging/) --- ### [FLEX](https://frontlinemobilehealth.com/faq_category/flex/) ---