Cardiac Wellness Program

For the first time in the history of our organization, we are embarking on a mission to save the lives of public safety officers by being proactive in preventing tragedy. One of the leading causes of first responder deaths is cardiac events. We want to provide our public safety officers with the opportunity to take a preventative heart scan that could save their life.

“BackStoppers has always been there immediately upon a death of a public safety officer first, but now we want to take the initiative to help prevent a tragedy. I want every responder we serve to stay ready, be prepared and take action. Taking this heart scan will ensure that you are doing just that. This will be the first step of expanding our mission while keeping the service to our fallen and catastrophically injured heroes at the forefront.” – Lt. Col. Lawrence O’Toole, BackStoppers Executive Director

How It Works

Active-duty public safety officers including police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and EMTS, 40 years of age or older, will be eligible to take the Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan. We will reimburse you up to $200 for the cost of the test. Complete the short form below to request a reimbursement.

This scan is very easy and is not time consuming. Please consider being proactive and encourage your fellow public safety officers to do the same. You could be saving a life.