{"id":2719,"date":"2019-12-04T20:33:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T20:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:27:35","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:27:35","slug":"deaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/deaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be A Firefighter And Be Deaf?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I received an email the other day from a candidate asking if he can be a firefighter and be deaf or hard of hearing.&nbsp; It was the first time I had ever received a question like that, so I thought it\u2019d be a good topic to write about.<\/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-6615a36783628\" 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-6615a36783628\" 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\/deaf\/#So_can_I_be_a_firefighter_and_be_deaf\" title=\"So, can I be a firefighter\nand be deaf?\">So, can I be a firefighter\nand be deaf?<\/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\/deaf\/#What_conditions_could_disqualify_you_from_becoming_a_firefighter\" title=\"What conditions could\ndisqualify you from becoming a firefighter?\">What conditions could\ndisqualify you from becoming a firefighter?<\/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\/deaf\/#So_how_much_of_a_disability_is_it_to_have_hearing_loss_or_poor_hearing_in_the_fire_service\" title=\"So, how much of a disability is it to have hearing loss or poor hearing in the fire service? \">So, how much of a disability is it to have hearing loss or poor hearing in 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\/deaf\/#Volunteering_as_a_deaf_firefighter\" title=\"Volunteering as a deaf\nfirefighter \">Volunteering as a deaf\nfirefighter <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_can_I_be_a_firefighter_and_be_deaf\"><\/span><strong>So, can I be a firefighter\nand be deaf?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is possible, but\nthis depends on many factors including your specific condition and ability to\ncommunicate.&nbsp; While there may not be\nspecific restrictions disqualifying you from the job, you may have a difficult\npassing a medical assessment.&nbsp; That said,\nevery fire department is different and may make exceptions depending on your\nspecific situation. It is best to consult with them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone that has ever been in a fire knows how disorientating\nit can be and how much the incident can be an assault on the sense. Now\nconsider what it must be like for people that are deaf or hard of hearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you can\u2019t hear the sirens and alarms in the same\nway? Or, what if your hearing impairments mean that the noises become distorted\nand difficult to separate from the voices of those in peril, or those trying to\nhelp? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That along with the poor visibility and sounds can be overwhelming. Yet, there are many people that are deaf or that struggle with their hearing that want to play their part in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will to talk about some of the medical conditions that physicians need to know about in your pre-employment medical exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, I want to talk more about what it can be like to\nwork in the fire service with a hearing impairment. This means looking at the\nlimitations but also some of the positive stories about the roles that you can\nstill perform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_conditions_could_disqualify_you_from_becoming_a_firefighter\"><\/span><strong>What conditions could\ndisqualify you from becoming a firefighter?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are Category A conditions in a <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-medical-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter medical exam (opens in a new tab)\">firefighter medical exam<\/a> that lead to disqualification. These include severe, unaided hearing loss, chronic vertigo and other conditions that affect health and safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, more conditions are Category B, which means that\nyou could still find a job in the fire service if you are deemed fit enough.\nThese include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Atresia, stenosis or a form of tumor obstructing\nthe ear canal<\/li><li>Any traumatic deformity of the auricle<\/li><li>Mastoiditis<\/li><li>Controlled M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s syndrome, labyrinthitis or\ntinnitus<\/li><li>Hearing loss that would not impact upon health\nand safety or effectiveness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_how_much_of_a_disability_is_it_to_have_hearing_loss_or_poor_hearing_in_the_fire_service\"><\/span><strong>So, how much of a disability is it to have hearing loss or poor hearing in the fire service? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, if you can still find ways to communicate with\nyour crew and your lieutenant on-scene, and at the station, it doesn\u2019t have to\nbe that big an issue. There are firefighters with hearing issues that have\nhearing aids or implants that will use visual cues and hand signals with their\ncrew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the fact that it has become even easier for\nthose that are hearing impaired to work in the fire service since the radios\nhave gone digital and have far less interference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever they are required to be on-call for duty, they can\nhave a vibrating pager on hand to alert them without the need to listen out for\na call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are issues here for those that are reliant on lip-reading. This isn\u2019t possible in scenes with poor visibility and when other crew members have their masks on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working as a cohesive team with strong communication and inclusion is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem may depend on how willing others are to adapt\nand work with deaf firefighters as much as the skills and attitude of the\ncandidate themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, many deaf firefighters that pass the physical and\nprove that they have hearing that is functional enough for the role can still\nface more of a struggle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, some have had to try and prove themselves a\nlittle more in a means of compensation. They want to prove that they can be\njust as skilled and knowledgeable with all methods of operations even if they\ncan\u2019t hear as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will probably find that some tasks and roles are prohibited for a deaf firefighter in your department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean that there aren\u2019t some limitations in what\nthe fire department will allow their deaf firefighters to do. Most restrictions\nwill occur in dangerous situations and building fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deaf firefighters often won\u2019t be the ones to knock down the\ndoors and be the first in the fire just in case everything is too overwhelming,\nand they can\u2019t handle all of the sensory information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t mean that they can\u2019t stay behind on the\ntruck to help with the hoses and equipment. They can also help with the\nclean-up and general assistance to families in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, departments will also be inclined to restrict\nhearing impaired firefighters from driving the engines to the scene because\nthere is so much to concentrate on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radio communication is so essential here under the sound of\nthe siren that deaf firefighter can\u2019t afford to miss a transmission or mishear\nan instruction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way that you can help is to build on your training in other specialist areas that don\u2019t require someone with perfect hearing. There are deaf firefighters that have taken their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT<\/a> examinations and gone on to use adapted equipment to perform essential first aid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This takes first responders away from the chaos of the fire and into a role where they can help individuals in other ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteering_as_a_deaf_firefighter\"><\/span><strong>Volunteering as a deaf\nfirefighter <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best options for all those that are deaf or hearing impaired and want to join the fire service is to look into becoming a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"volunteer firefighter (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer firefighter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a helpful stepping stone if a career position is\ntoo far out of reach. Smaller volunteer or combination departments may be able\nto make better use of the skills and talents of deaf candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all depends on attitude too. Are you there to be the one\non the front line involved in the most heroic actions or do you want to be a\nteam player, helping out your community where you can?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it won\u2019t be easy to become a career firefighter as\na deaf candidate because of the restrictions in the job, the physical tests and\nthe attitudes of those on the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may simply not be comfortable hiring someone with this\ndisability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are prepared to train hard, work to the same\nstandards and adapt where necessary, you can fit in and play your part. Contact\nyour local department and let them know about your situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See what they say about their own viewpoints and\nrestrictions. Alternatively, start at the bottom as a volunteer, prove your\nworth as a team player and build from there. <\/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 I be a firefighter with glasses? (opens in a new tab)\">Can I be a firefighter with glasses?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with asthma? (opens in a new tab)\">Can I be a firefighter with asthma?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD? (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can I be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD?<\/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? (opens in a new tab)\">Can I be a firefighter with diabetes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntid.rit.edu\/news\/deaf-firefighters-answer-call-serve\">https:\/\/www.ntid.rit.edu\/news\/deaf-firefighters-answer-call-serve<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.examineus.com\/EducationFiles\/NFPA_1582.pdf\">https:\/\/www.examineus.com\/EducationFiles\/NFPA_1582.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I received an email the other day from a candidate asking if he can be a firefighter &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Can I Be A Firefighter And Be Deaf?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/deaf\/#more-2719\" aria-label=\"Read more about Can I Be A Firefighter And Be Deaf?\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2720,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can I Be A Firefighter And Be Deaf? 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