I often have wondered how the firemen can stand it, being that close to sirens year after year. It goes with the job, but in this day and age, precautions, such as muff-type ear protection should be easily available and a part of training.
Just as football player related concussions are taken more seriously these days, so should it be with a sirens effect on ear drums.
I have a friend who’s in the business. He told me that becaus of loud sirens, they now mount the sirens on the front bumper. It’s a legit issue.