This presentation aims to educate firemen on the importance of hearing healthcare and the effects that untreated hearing loss can have on our body, health and overall well-being. Hearing loss effects our safety and balance and individuals who experience even a mild loss of hearing are 3 times more like to have problems with falls or imbalance.. This presentation will discuss the anatomy of the ear, causes of hearing loss with a specific focus on noise exposure, testing protocols, effects of untreated hearing loss on overall health, tinnitus, treatment options and solutions, and the importance of early intervention and hearing loss prevention.