Wisconsin Firefighter Injury

[ffemtb-wi]

I'm hoping someone out there can help me out. I got hurt on the job. I was released by the doctor to do the EMS portion of my job yet have not been cleared to do the FIRE portion as of yet.

I went to the Chief, told him that I was released for EMS. I got back onto my crew, and then was told (about 2 weeks later) by the chief that they have decided that I can not respond to ANY call until I'm completely cleared by the doctor.

Is this lawful??
Anyone with any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[tweety00]

Hi fellow emt that sounds normal to me since it also happened to me

Are you full time ?What is your injury ? then I would think depending on your w/c policies that you would get paid for it .. check out the top for the infro by state and then yours state ..

Welcome to the forum and check out the off topic for jokes and just join in

[ffemtb-wi]

No, not full time: Paid on call. My injury is a severe ankle sprain. Healing but still not 100%.

I am being paid via workman's comp; I was just curious if they can allow me back and then change their mind(s). Also, curious if they can let me go because of it??

I will check out the linkage...thanks for the info.

[Still in Limbo]

Hi ff! I'm Sorry I don't have any Answers to Your Situation, I just wanted to Jump on and Say Hello and Welcome to the Boards!! I'm sure others will be Along Shortly to give You some Assistance!!

[tweety00]

Vollie here your lucky with call time ...
My state let me work...... but mine was back problems . Do you have policies that might answer that question.
Remember you do have 12 weeks of leave so dont sweat it yet ..

Im also working the ems part just taking alittle at a time ..

Come and also visit the off topic area
great bunch of ppl on here .

[Lilly]

Hi there,
I could be that Chief was advised or learned later that legally, they can't let you work till you are 100%. (to Cover their own butts)
Welcome to the forum FF!
Lilly

[knee]

I'm glad to find brothers on the forum. I was burnt 9% (full r arm, r side of face, interior of l arm) partial and full thickness, and was allowed to return to the ems bus after about 2 months off but not the truck due to heat sensitivity (as ordered by the Burn Center). This may be an internal reg, check your SOP or a state difference. I'm in the deep south. The knee injury came later and have not been released by the doc to even return to light duty. Take care guys and keep the faith.

edited Jan 4, edited text in red

[1171]

Legally an employer rather then an employee is allowed to define the job requirements.