Welcome to the Department of the Interior Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards Program
The Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service share core expectations for arduous duty wildland firefighters which make up the Essential Functions of Arduous Duty. The Department is authorized under 5CFR 339 - Medical Qualification Determinations to require Medical Standards for fire positions considered arduous.
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This website is designed to provide DOI MSP guidance and information. The toolboxes on the left side of each page are designed to help you navigate the Exam and Risk Mitigation/Waiver process.
If you have been contacted to schedule an exam, please contact CHS at: 1-888-636-8619
If you have any other questions please contact the DOI MSP Customer Service: wlffcsr@blm.gov or (888) 286-2521.