{"id":2709,"date":"2019-11-27T21:26:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-27T21:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2709"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:29:41","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:29:41","slug":"firefighter-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be A Firefighter With Glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last week I received an email from an aspiring firefighter asking me, &#8220;<em>can I be a firefighter with glasses?<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take your first physical with the fire service, you will soon become aware of the very high standards that the fire service has set for their personnel. This is clear in everything from strength and agility tested in the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CPAT (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">CPAT<\/a> to the different tests you will take during your medical exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyesight is an important factor here and there are warnings\nthat new applicants may fail to make the cut if their eyesight isn\u2019t good\nenough. Yet, there are also lots of stories and forum posts online from\nfirefighters that can in their department with terrible eyesight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what is the truth of the matter here, can you become a\nfirefighter with glasses or contact and what measure are in place to help? <\/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-661b558ab8033\" 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-661b558ab8033\" 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\/firefighter-glasses\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_glasses\" title=\"Can I be a firefighter with glasses? \">Can I be a firefighter with glasses? <\/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\/firefighter-glasses\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_contact_lenses\" title=\"Can I be a firefighter with contact lenses? \">Can I be a firefighter with contact lenses? <\/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\/firefighter-glasses\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_Im_colorblind\" title=\"Can I be a firefighter if I\u2019m colorblind?\">Can I be a firefighter if I\u2019m colorblind?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_glasses\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a firefighter with glasses? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, you can be a\nfirefighter with glasses, contacts or colorblindness.&nbsp; There is no reason why you shouldn\u2019t be able\nto have a successful career in the fire service as a glasses wearer if you are\nprepared to make adaptations to your mask or correct your vision appropriately.\nIt all comes down to the amount of vision loss that you have and any other\nmedical conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I will cover some of the medical concerns raised in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter medical exams (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-medical-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter medical exams<\/a> that may disqualify you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there I will talk about some of the corrective measures that you can implement to help you overcome any problems. I will also take a moment to mention the issue of colorblindness in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are some of the\ndisqualifying factors?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basic requirements. There are medical\nconditions categorized as either Category A or Category B in a firefighter\nmedical exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Category B conditions are those that can be allowed if they\npose no significant risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Category A conditions disqualify applicants from the\nprocess. When it comes to vision, there are a few Category A issues to be aware\nof. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Far visual acuity that is less than 20\/40\nbinocular after correction <\/li><li>Monochromatic vision that prohibits the use of\nimaging devices <\/li><li>Monocular vision that could impact depth\nperception<\/li><li>Any other eye condition that would stop\ncandidates from safely performing their role.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, there will be many people requiring glasses that don\u2019t fall into these categories. Instead, they can complete tasks with the right types of correction to their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glasses, contacts or surgery?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to some questions over the best route to take if\nyou do have bad eyesight and need this to be corrected. Can you wear glasses as\na firefighter in a safe manner? Can you wear contact lenses instead or is it a\nbetter idea to opt for corrective surgery? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to talk about the latter first because this is the\nfirst thought that so many applicants jump to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are pros and cons to taking this approach. In the\nlong-term, successful surgery could eliminate the risk of further issues on\ncalls or dealing with less-than-perfect vision again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some departments don\u2019t recommend re-applying until at least a year after surgery. There is also the high cost involved. Is this something you can afford right now? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next option is to get corrective glasses that correct\nyour vision to the right levels for the department you will be applying to.\nThere is some confusion about the rules on wearing glasses as a firefighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule in most departments is that you can wear\nglasses at the station and on some calls but not if you have to wear your mask.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some firefighters claim to wear their prescription glasses\nunder a standard mask. This shouldn\u2019t be the case. It leads to safety concerns\nof the mask not fitting correctly and leaving gaps for the smoke and other\ncontaminants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three options that you can take here if you are reliant on your glasses to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is to get a special mask made that will fit over\nyour lenses so you can work safely. This investment could make a big difference\nwhen on calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second is to get a mask with a shield with the same\nprescription as your glasses. This way you can see on-scene and not worry about\nhaving the frames underneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there is an option to simply not wear glasses at all when attending a structural fire as visibility is so poor anyway. Find a way to work with a mask that is comfortable but also safe for all concerned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_contact_lenses\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a firefighter with contact lenses? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can be a firefighter and have contact lenses, but this\nis another area where there is some confusion. Some will tell you that you\ncan\u2019t use contact lenses over safety fears that they won\u2019t hold up to the heat.\nOthers say they have used contact lenses as a firefighter for years with no\nproblems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal opinion on this is if you\u2019re in an environment\nthat is hot enough to melt a contact lense in your eye, through your mask, you\u2019ve\ngot far bigger concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best approach, whether you have glasses or contact\nlenses, is to be honest with the department and see what their guidelines say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Views on glasses and contacts and the best safety\nprecautions may vary between departments. You might find that yours is a little\nmore lenient or a little stricter, so always go with what they say rather than\nthe anecdotal evidence of other firefighters at other departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_Im_colorblind\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a firefighter if I\u2019m colorblind?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, absolutely can be a firefighter if you are\ncolorblind.&nbsp; While it may cause some difficulty,\nit should not prohibit you from completing your duties professionally and safely,\nbut always consult each departments rules and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue regarding vision that I want to talk about\nhere is colorblindness. There is an assumption that you can\u2019t be a firefighter\nif you are colorblind because it would have an impact on your abilities and\nprofessionalism. This isn\u2019t the case at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many people with colorblindness that are more than\ncapable of handling the job with ease. It all depends on whether you are\ncompletely colorblind or color-deficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latter means that you can distinguish between colors but\nnot to great detail on specific tones. As I mentioned above, the disqualifying\ncondition here is for complete monochromatic vision with no color perception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is up to the physicians to administer all appropriate\ntest to determine the level of colorblindness and possible impact on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that are deemed eligible to continue may benefit from\ncolor-correcting lenses or contacts. However, there are cases where some have\ncontinued to work without seeing the true color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see a feel-good story about a firefighter with colorblindness. Check out the link below. It shows that a good crew with empathy and communication can go a long way to helping those with disabilities flourish in the service.&nbsp; Read the article <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodnewsnetwork.org\/colorblind-firefighter-cries-after-seeing-us-flag-for-first-time\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s important to remember that every department will be different.&nbsp; While I don\u2019t know of a single firefighter who has been disqualified for vision issues some departments may be more strict than others.&nbsp; <\/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\/anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can you be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD? (opens in a new tab)\">Can you be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can you be a firefighter with asthma? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can you be a firefighter with asthma?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter and be deaf? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/deaf\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can I be a firefighter and be deaf?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with depression? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/depression\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can I be a firefighter with depression?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with diabetes? 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