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Epilepsy and the Firefighter

Our driving staandards agency in the UK is the DVLA. My occupational health doctor reckons that when DVLA say i can drive a truck again, then i can come back to work. DVLA say i need to be 10 years...

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Epilepsy and the Firefighter

My scan on the sunday night showed all clear. There is a fire fighter in Scotland who is fully operational and has epilepsy. His doctor argued that it was no different from people taking blood pres...

Replied Nov 10

Epilepsy and the Firefighter
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I joined Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue UK in 1993. It has turned out to be more than i ever could have wanted. In Jan 09 I had a brain tumour removed and after 10 months on 1st Nov 09 I suffered ...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Soard Nov 14.

 

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Chaplain Mike replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
Martyn-I am a 43 year old firefighter that has had Epilepsy since I was 7 years old. In my case I had sudden onset, no trauma, etc. and to this day I still don't know what caused it. I have had Tonic-Clonic "grand mal" seizures since. In 1988 I ha...
November 12
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Epilepsy and the Firefighter
I joined Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue UK in 1993. It has turned out to be more than i ever could have wanted. In Jan 09 I had a brain tumour removed and after 10 months on 1st Nov 09 I suffered my first seizure. It looks like my carear in the f...
November 12
Tony P replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
Sorry to hear that Martyn. Have your doctor work with you to fight. Do you have something like our Epilpsy Foundation? Perhaps they can help as well. If the medical people can say that your condition is safely controlled by medication, that should...
November 11
Martyn Candler replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
Our driving staandards agency in the UK is the DVLA. My occupational health doctor reckons that when DVLA say i can drive a truck again, then i can come back to work. DVLA say i need to be 10 years fit and medication free before i can drive a truc...
November 10
Martyn Candler replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
My scan on the sunday night showed all clear. There is a fire fighter in Scotland who is fully operational and has epilepsy. His doctor argued that it was no different from people taking blood pressure meds, angina meds, depression meds, or insuli...
November 10
Oldman replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
I'm not convinced your career in the fire service is over. Maybe fighting fires and making responses is not possible, but perhaps you could use your experience and talent, say in the role of an instructor. Maybe public education, or public relatio...
November 10
John Rulli Jr. replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
My brother has epilepsy. He goes months and sometimes up to a year without haven a seizure. I know how frustrating it is. Good luck brother!
November 10
John Crabbe replied to Martyn Candler's discussion 'Epilepsy and the Firefighter'
Sorry to hear about this. I hope the seizure isn't from another possible tumor. I'm not too sure on how you can really fight this though. I do believe even here in the states, someone who has epilpsy or even prone to seizures has to be seizure fre...
November 10
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November 10
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Epilepsy and the Firefighter
I joined Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue UK in 1993. It has turned out to be more than i ever could have wanted. In Jan 09 I had a brain tumour removed and after 10 months on 1st Nov 09 I suffered my first seizure. It looks like my carear in the f...
November 10
Martyn Candler joined Stephen Edwards's group
Emergency Personal with Epilepsy
This is group for firefighters or ems personal that have or knows someone with epilepsy.
November 10
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Hometown:
Castle Donington
Years in Fire/EMS:
16
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
I wanted a carear for life rather than just a job.
Relationship Status:
Married
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
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Firefighter / EMT-Basic, Firefighter
Years With This Department/Agency
16

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At 2:04am on November 14, 2009, Randy Soard said…
please visit my site www.facesofthebrave.com I would like your help in distributing this artwork to the world. Please respond to me at randysoard@hotmail.com
At 1:13pm on November 10, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
Martyn, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon
 
 

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