{"id":2725,"date":"2019-12-05T00:55:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T00:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2725"},"modified":"2019-12-07T02:26:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T02:26:49","slug":"depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be A Firefighter With Depression?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Millions of Americans deal with depression in some form or another, but can you be a firefighter with depression?&nbsp; It\u2019s a good question, and more common than you may realize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some suffer from seasonal depression or have mild bouts that\nare well under control. Others have deeper issues with chronic depression,\nbipolar or PTSD. So, what does this mean if you want to be a firefighter?<\/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-66161e3ee9a41\" 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-66161e3ee9a41\" 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\/depression\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_depression\" title=\"Can I be a\nfirefighter with depression?\">Can I be a\nfirefighter with depression?<\/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\/depression\/#Firefighter_applicants_with_depression\" title=\"Firefighter applicants with depression\">Firefighter applicants with depression<\/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\/depression\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_Im_bipolar\" title=\"Can I be a firefighter if I&#8217;m bipolar?\">Can I be a firefighter if I&#8217;m bipolar?<\/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\/depression\/#Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_I_have_PTSD\" title=\"Can I be a\nfirefighter if I have PTSD?\">Can I be a\nfirefighter if I have PTSD?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_with_depression\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a\nfirefighter with depression?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no black and\nwhite, yes or no answer here as this is largely dependent on the severity of\nyour condition. A large part of the decision to hire you will depend on your\ndisorder, its impact on your work and personality, department policies,\nmedications and whether or not it is controlled. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for bipolar and PTSD. However, you can take some encouragement from the fact that all departments should treat you as an individual and that attitudes to firefighter depression are changing. It\u2019s important to be honest during your <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> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I want to look at the issue of depression\nin the fire service from a few different angles. First of all, I want to talk\nabout your chance of getting hired as a firefighter if you currently suffer\nfrom depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then I want to talk about the awareness of fire departments\nfor the risk of developing depression on the job. There are links between the\ntwo that need to be considered when applying for a job in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will also talk a little about bipolar disorder and the fire service. Then I want to talk about the issue of PTSD in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a big topic in the fire service today.&nbsp; So much so that the IAFF have created a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iaffrecoverycenter.com\/center\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=iaff%20center%20of%20excellence&amp;utm_content=1t1&amp;utm_campaign=IAFF-EXACT-SUS-+-Brand&amp;idevice=c&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhKzJ_qSd5gIVENvACh0wTQR5EAAYASABEgIpm_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\">center<\/a> specifically to help those struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighter_applicants_with_depression\"><\/span><strong>Firefighter applicants with depression<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the issue of applying for work with a fire\ndepartment if you are already diagnosed with depression. There is a list of\ncriteria that physicians work with to determine whether a candidate can handle\nthe job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a long list of disqualifying medical conditions\nthat would have a detrimental impact on the applicant&#8217;s ability to perform\ntheir task. Depression is not on that list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you look, you will find that there isn\u2019t much\ntalk of mental illness at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many departments will offer a psychological examination in addition the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interview (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interview<\/a> to determine the character and mindset of candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be a way to discuss the impact of your mental\nhealth disorder on your mood, ability to work with others and other aspects of\nyour life. Also, your medical examination should factor in medical history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, there is plenty of opportunities to inform the\ndepartment about your depression and any other related issues if you feel compelled\nto do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is your condition\nunder control?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking medication and can function with your\ndepression, there is a good chance that the department will find that you are\nstill a suitable candidate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is all about how the condition affects your attitude to\nthe job and if there might be any issues of you being reliable on a call. Those\nassessing candidates will also consider the potential issues with the\nmedication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will any medication affect your ability to carry out your\njob to the same standard as everyone else? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, do you take, or have you ever taken, medicinal marijuana to help with the condition? This could have an impact on your chances because of the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug policies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug policies<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news here is that most departments should handle\napplications of people with mental health issues like depression on a case by\ncase basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They know to look at the individual and their needs,\nstrengths and limitations rather than to lump all patients with depression\nunder one label. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bad news is that attitudes can vary between departments.\nSome can be understanding and lenient with educated physicians that will offer\nthe best support and assessment possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others may be wary of hiring people with a mental health\ncondition because of their own outdated views. They may focus too strongly on\nthe negative risks than the additional skills that the candidate will offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_Im_bipolar\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a firefighter if I&#8217;m bipolar?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for anyone that has bipolar disorder.\nCandidates with the disorder must be honest about their illness, its effects\nand the medication they take. It is also important to tell physicians if you\nhave been hospitalized for the condition in the past \u2013 either voluntarily or\ninvoluntarily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support is on the rise for firefighters that develop\ndepression on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many departments are becoming much more open to the idea of\nproviding help and support wherever possible to those in need. There are calls\nto end the stigma once and for all that firefighters have to be tough all the\ntime and can\u2019t deal with their feelings or talk to people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters need this form of open-minded outlet both on and off duty to protect their mental health. This openness is good news for those that already have depression and bipolar because it means that departments should become more open to accepting those with current mental health issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this does all lead to an additional warning to all\nthose considering applying. You need to be aware of the risks to mental health\nand the rates of depression in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to appreciate that many firefighters struggle with\nwhat they see on a daily basis. Even if you are currently in a state where your\ncondition is under control, could this role prove to be too much? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, could your experiences with mental health and your\ncurrent outlook actually prove to be an asset within the department? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all questions to consider during the hiring\nprocess. How can you use your experience and the way you handle your mental\nhealth as a reason to aid the crew? Can you present depression as a positive\nrather than a negative? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_be_a_firefighter_if_I_have_PTSD\"><\/span><strong>Can I be a\nfirefighter if I have PTSD?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I want to talk about PTSD. This is an important\nrelated topic because many firefighters develop the disorder because of the\nhorrific things they experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is worth considering if your mental health isn\u2019t in the\nstrongest state, to begin with. Rates are rising, and support is developing; however,\nthere are still many firefighters that take their own lives when it all gets\ntoo much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then, there is the flip-side to the issue of PTSD in the\nfire service. Departments are eager to bring in veterans that have been\nhonorably discharged from military service. They will even offer preference\npoints and increased the maximum age at the point of hiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means hiring veterans that may have a history of PTSD\nalready. Again, it all depends on the individual and their condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your triggers? Are you likely to experience them in\nthis role or are they unrelated? Are you taking medication that keeps the\ncondition under control? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answers to these questions during the hiring process\nwill make a big difference. If you can assure the department that the condition\nisn\u2019t an issue, then you should be OK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other resources you\nmay 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\/anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Can I be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD? 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