Tom Quinne
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That breaches the equality act. Reasonable adjustments are allowed.
Used to be firefighters were pensioned off if they needed glasses. Now they can and also wear hearing aids if needed.
So basically youve been subjected to discrimination on the grounds of disability. See your rep.
Reasonable adjustments yes, but if if potentially effects your safety then I’m sure they can get round any discrimination grounds.
How are firemen meant to wear glasses with BA equipment, what if they lose their hearing aid at a shout ? Sounds like like the service is potentially putting firefighter safety ahead of being inclusive.