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First Responder Evaluation Programs Cardiac One Risk Evaluation

Commitment to Community Program Details

The Cardiac One Risk Evaluation Program was created to provide a preliminary screening for cardiovascular disease for firefighters in Colorado.

In accordance to State Statute 14-172, our program provides firefighter cardiovascular health benefits. Please see the website for the Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust for more information.

This program may be performed at your location for an additional cost or at our facility on the CSU campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, at no additional cost. On-site testing requires at least ten individuals for testing.

Cardiac One Risk Evaluation Program Screening Information

Screening Components

We will complete each of the following tests

  • Resting 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Fasting glucose
  • Fasting lipids
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Waist circumference
  • Resting blood pressure
  • Review of other risk factors including family and personal health history and smoking habits

Results

Based on the results of the screenings, we will recommend the next level test(s). The next recommended tests are based on the physician’s interpretation of the ECG and the number of risk factors. Physician interpretation of the ECG may take up to one week.

We will also provide verification that the screening was performed as required by the State Statute to apply for benefits.

This data is considered private health information and only the individual will have access to the results of the testing, not the department.

Pricing

The cost for each individual firefighter is $50 in addition to travel costs. Contact the Colorado Firefighter Heart and Cancer Benefits Trust to determine if your agency qualifies for reimbursement. We encourage fire agencies to work with neighboring fire agencies to reduce the travel costs by sharing the cost among agencies.

Non-firefighters, such as spouses or community members, can also participate in the screening for $100.

Get Started

To request a proposal or schedule testing please contact Cory Fellhauer (cory.fellhauer@colostate.edu)

Asset 135 Review

Review the number of members you have to be tested, when you would like testing to take place, and where (at your department or at out lab).

 

Asset 367 Travel

If we will be testing at your department, we travel the day before testing and stay that night so that we can be there first thing in the morning. If you have personnel testing on duty, please plan carefully as they will not be able to eat until the blood draw is completed.

Scheduling testing at CSU may be better for departments nearby as we can be more flexible with appointments

 

Asset 346 Fasting

We try to complete testing by 12:00 pm or soon thereafter as we are reluctant to have people fast much later into the day, especially those on shift.

 

Asset 72 Time

If you have more than 15 members, the second day of testing may be necessary

Important Forms

Testing Site Instructions
Trust Flyer
Testing Schedule
Testing Day Preparation Instructions
Health History Questionnaire
CORE One Flyer
CORE Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Information