{"id":9643,"date":"2022-08-12T03:50:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T07:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=9643"},"modified":"2022-08-12T03:50:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T07:50:21","slug":"fighting-fires-and-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/fighting-fires-and-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting Fires and Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone knows that fighting fires can be a dangerous job. The men and women of the Louisville Fire Department<\/a> put themselves at risk every day to keep those in our community safe. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some risks are obvious, one that may surprise you is that firefighters are at a higher risk of hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dangers of Noise-induced Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Repeated exposure to sounds over 85 decibels (dB) can put you at risk for noise-induced hearing loss. The louder the noise, the less time it takes for hearing loss to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loud noises affect hearing by damaging the hair cells of your inner ear. These cells play a crucial role in the hearing process. Once they are injured, your body has no way to repair or regrow these cells. Enough damage will lead to permanent hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Being a Firefighter Can Put Your Hearing at Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firefighters are exposed to a variety of loud noises that exceed 85 dB during their job. Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n