i have tremendous respect for anyone who can work through a disability. but you have to consider what is best for the patient. a fire department or ambulkance company could easily be sued for having a deaf emt or medic, i have no doubts tat they are just as knowledgable as any other but there are tasks they somply cannot perform adequatly. i.e. communicate with the patient, breath sounds, operate the siren, use the radio, communicate with the patient, proper blood pressure, and communicate with the patient. overall, bad idea.