who actively responded to at least 15 fire or rescue emergencies
as determined by the firefighter's fire company during the
previous calendar year.
"Fund." The Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement
Fund established under section 75B04 (relating to Firefighter
Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund).
"Licensed practitioner." A medical doctor, certified nurse
practitioner or physician assistant licensed to practice in this
Commonwealth.
"Municipality." A county, city, borough, incorporated town,
township or home rule municipality.
"NFPA 1582." The National Fire Protection Association
Standard 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical
Program for Fire Departments, 2018 edition.
"Office." The Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
"Physical examination." As follows:
(1) As defined in NFPA 1582.
(2) The term applies to initial physical examination
requirements and annual physical examination requirements as
determined by the fire company or as prescribed by a
governing collective bargaining agreement.
"Volunteer fire company." A nonprofit chartered corporation,
association or organization located in this Commonwealth that
provides fire protection or rescue services and that may offer
other voluntary emergency services, which may include voluntary
ambulance and voluntary rescue services, within this
Commonwealth.
§ 75B03. Physical examinations.
(a) Initial and annual physical examinations.--
(1) Subject to any governing provision in a collective
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