{"id":2706,"date":"2019-11-27T20:57:52","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T20:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2706"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:30:11","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:30:11","slug":"asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Be A Firefighter With Asthma?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asthma is a growing problem in the modern world, but can you be a firefighter with asthma? Declines in air quality and exposure to air pollution have caused cases to rise in younger generations. This means that there are more people that want to apply to be a firefighter that are asthmatic or that have other respiratory illnesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an assumption by some that this might mean\nautomatic disqualification. But, is this the case if you have your condition\npretty well under control? Can\u2019t you still prove to be a reliable, helpful\nmember of your crew even if you have to use an inhaler now and then? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66277b244ca78\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66277b244ca78\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/#Can_You_Be_A_Firefighter_with_Asthma\" title=\"Can You Be A Firefighter with Asthma?\">Can You Be A Firefighter with Asthma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/#Why_Is_Asthma_Concerning_for_Firefighters\" title=\"Why Is Asthma\nConcerning for Firefighters?\">Why Is Asthma\nConcerning for Firefighters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/#Medical_Restrictions_for_Asthma_and_the_Fire_Service\" title=\"Medical Restrictions for\nAsthma and the Fire Service\">Medical Restrictions for\nAsthma and the Fire Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/#Handling_Your_Asthma_on_the_Job\" title=\"Handling Your Asthma\non the Job\">Handling Your Asthma\non the Job<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Be_A_Firefighter_with_Asthma\"><\/span><strong><em>Can You Be A Firefighter with Asthma?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, you can be a\nfirefighter with asthma.&nbsp; In short, you\ndon\u2019t have to give up your dream of being a firefighter with asthma if your\ncondition is under control and you are generally free from symptoms. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to prove this you will have to pass different medical tests that demonstrate your ability to reach a certain level of competency with respiratory tests.&nbsp; This is to ensure that you will be able to handle the intense strain of firefighting. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All departments are unique and will have their own standards\nand expectations.&nbsp; It\u2019s important to\ncheck the rules and regulations of the department you will be applying to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to look at this question a little closer. Why might some <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire chiefs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/fire-chief-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire chiefs<\/a> not want an asthmatic firefighter? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What respiratory conditions can disqualify you from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"becoming a firefighter (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/category\/how-to-become-a-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">becoming a firefighter<\/a> and where might they be room for negotiation? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you improve your chances of getting hired on the\ndepartment during the hiring process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Asthma_Concerning_for_Firefighters\"><\/span><strong>Why Is Asthma\nConcerning for Firefighters?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing that I need to mention here when it comes to\nthe issue of asthma and firefighting is that there is some misinformation out\nthere on the internet. There are some people in the profession with no personal\nexperience of suffering from asthma and see the issue as a black and white one.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will see asthma as a disqualifying medical condition\nbecause of the breathing issues involved. However, dealing with asthma is not a\nblack and white issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some people have their condition under control better\nthan others. That is the biggest deciding factor for any physician clearing\ncandidates with asthma \u2013 is the condition under control?&nbsp; How reliant are you on inhalers and other\nmedication to get through a physical day? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is your history of the condition. Many people\nhave childhood asthma that may see the condition improve in their teens and\nearly adulthood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not uncommon that an asthmatic child may not suffer from\nasthma once they graduate as a firefighter in their late teens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To put things as bluntly as possible, you need to be able to\nbreathe well to be a firefighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential that you can because you need to be able to\ndo controlled and calm manner when dealing with fires and other incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of risks and contaminants in the air on-scene that could <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cause cancer (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighting-really-cause-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\">cause cancer<\/a> and damage your airways further if you already have restricted lung function. If you can\u2019t work while wearing your SCBA without becoming a liability, then you might not be able to continue working in the service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is the fact that you simply need a good lung\ncapacity and fitness level to handle all the physical training and work in your\ndaily duties. You can\u2019t get out of breath and reach for an inhaler when\nhandling heavy equipment that you use daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also can be at risk of breathing issues when climbing\nladders or any of the other various strenuous activities you must do. It is all\nabout the health and safety of you, your crew and the civilians on-scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your triggers? If you have your asthma under\ncontrol, you should know what triggers you to have an asthma attack. The answer\ncould make a difference to your potential in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, do you know that smoke is a trigger? If so, the\nfire service probably isn\u2019t for you. If exercise causes a flare-up then this\ncould also be an issue. But, if it is merely down to allergies or some other\ntype of trigger, you could be OK if you can avoid them on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Restrictions_for_Asthma_and_the_Fire_Service\"><\/span><strong>Medical Restrictions for\nAsthma and the Fire Service<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma is listed as a Category A condition. Normally, this\nwould mean a straight disqualification. But, the issue isn\u2019t that simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main clause in the physical exam is stated as follows.\nCandidates can have no \u201c<em>reactive airways\ndisease requiring bronchodilator or corticosteroid therapy in the previous 2\nyears.<\/em>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this essentially means is that you can be diagnosed as\nasthmatic and still qualify if you haven\u2019t required an inhaler for the last 2\nyears. If you can prove to be asymptomatic then you should be fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be a concern for those that have very few symptoms\nif they take their preventive medication each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision from the physicians during the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter medical exam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-medical-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter medical exam<\/a> will come down to a test. Pass the test and you will proceed through the hiring process. What you will need to do it stay off any anti-inflammatory medication for 4 weeks and not take the bronchodilator on the day of the test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you may be tested for your response to cold air or\nmethacholine (at a rate of PC20 greater than 16 mg\/ml). If you end up with a\nnegative result, then you will pass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test isn\u2019t the only way that you can ensure that you\nget a fair shot during the hiring process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your breathing ability and lung capacity will be tested to\ntheir limit during the medical exam to see how your lungs respond. If the test\ncomes back negative, then you should be fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical examination will also require a discussion about\nyour medical history. This means that you have to be honest about the severity\nof the condition in the past and how it has affected you recently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvements and less reliance on medication should be considered.\nYou can also discuss how this won\u2019t be an issue during the interview process\nwhere appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handling_Your_Asthma_on_the_Job\"><\/span><strong>Handling Your Asthma\non the Job<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do make the cut, even if you require your preventive\nmedication at times or other aids, you can work to minimize the risk while you\nwork. Working to improve your lung capacity can lessen the risk that physical\nexertion will be a trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also have a plan in place with other crew members\nfor a quick response if you ever have an asthma attack. Teach them about the\nsigns\/symptoms and how to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider what your triggers are and how severe your asthma is. Don\u2019t give up and take that medical test. The results just might surprise you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other resources you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can you be a firefighter with glasses? (opens in a new tab)\">Can you be a firefighter with glasses?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can you be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD? 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