2007-11-24 13:18:51 · 13 answers · asked by John 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
yes, my father is bipolar and is a firefighter.
2007-11-24 13:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sushi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you have up days and down days and being a firefighter you need to have your head in the right place at all times or you may kill someone
2007-11-24 13:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The standard would probably the same as if you were eligible for military duty.
I would assume that if you had the condition under control (i.e. medication), you would be able to be a firefighter.
2007-11-24 13:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope...It would never work out..
Every time you jumped on the pole you would go the wrong way...
Mua Ha Ha Ha....
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Edit:
For the thumbs down impaired...
Its a Joke...BI-POLE....
A joke is a short story or ironic depiction of a situation communicated with the intent of being humorous. It can also be used a slang term for a person who is not taken seriously by others in general or is known as being a failure. A practical joke or prank differs from a spoken one in that the major component of the humor is physical rather than verbal (for example placing salt in the sugar bowl).
Jokes are typically for the entertainment of friends and onlookers. The desired response is generally laughter; when this does not happen the joke is said to have "fallen flat".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joke
2007-11-24 13:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I would think on the manic days, that would be a good thing. But not so good on the depressive days. Maybe you can work part-time?
2007-11-24 13:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you BOTH want to be a firefighter?
THAT's the important question here...
2007-11-24 13:26:33 · answer #6 · answered by dexter 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
wow, that would definately complicate things.. I would tend to say no.. but you never know.. I would say if someone was diagnosed after being on the job it would be hard to fire them.. and if they do good.. them more power to them.. Good luck with your process..
2007-11-24 14:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by gotseatbelts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can if it is under control, and basically if you pass all the evaluations you can be hired
2007-11-24 14:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best bet is to call your local fire agency and ask.
2007-11-24 13:25:10 · answer #9 · answered by Alisa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
legally they can not discriminate, you totally can its just harder bc most employers may not hire you knowing that
2015-09-16 13:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by Shane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋