You are here:
Fire & Emergency Careers, And Fire Safety Info/Expert Profile
Expertise
Questions relating to but not limited to:
**Firefighter Entry Exams
**Education Requirements
**Physical Agility Testing
**Interview Process
**Scenario Testing
**Todays Emergency Medical Services
**Incident Response
**Apparatus Function
**Station Life
**Scene Management
**National Incident Management System.
I possess the ability and willingness to assist those who may be or have family members seeking a future in the fire service or anyone seeking general information relating to promotional opportunities, general fire safety or any other similiar topics.
I have 34 years of full time experience with the city of Overland Park, KS fire department.
Experience in the area
34 year veteran with the City of Overland Park Kansas Fire Department.
Overland Park,a large suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, is the second most populous city in Kansas with a population of 166,000
http://www.opkansas.org
Overland Park ranks as one of the most progressive departments, as well as cities, in the United States. In 2006 CNN/Money Magazine ranked it 6th on it's "100 Best Cities to live in the United States". A recent 2007 article by National Geographic Magazine lists Overland Park as one of the top 50 US destinations.
Our department seems to grow daily and currently staffs approximately 160 paid fire and EMS personnel covering 69 square miles of territory with five stations. Our training facility is nothing less than state of the art with live computer controlled burn props on several floors of it's five story tower. A recently added Command and Control Center has added a new dimension to our regional wide response to large incidents.
I currently carry the rank of Captain/EMT. To this day I totally love my job and department as well as those individuals I work with. My family members include three brothers in the fire service as well as three in law enforcement. My father was a fire chief with a midwest fire department before he retired after 32 years of service.
I am willing and able to answer questions on any fire/EMS related subject you may have. I can help with questions related to entry level testing as well as the physical agility and the interview process. I will do my best to answer any and all questions to your satisfaction in a timely manner.
Education/Credentials
Associates of Applied Science in Fire Science
Firefighter I/II/III Certification / Kansas University
Fire Instructor I / Kansas University
Emergency Medical Techician Certification
Fire Officer I Certification / Kansas University
HazardousMaterials Recognition and Identification
Scene Safety Officer Certification / National Fire Academy
Incident Command System / National Fire Academy
Incident Management System / University of Missouri, Columbia
National Incident Management System Certification / National Fire Academy
Command and Control of Target Hazards / National Fire Academy, NFA Company Officer response to Terriosm Incidents
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad | 04/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| Tim | 03/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tim | 01/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Cpt. Mike Grove is excellent advisor/ mentor ..... |
| Tim | 01/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, Cpt. Grove... I really appreciate ..... |
| Erica | 10/25/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | Thank you for your words of encouragement ..... |
Recent Answers from Captain Mike Grove
2012-04-19 Qualifications:
Brad: Your getting started at the right age. If you are already thinking about the fire service then obviously you have a passion to serve. You are right in assuming that the job of firefighter
2012-04-17 Firefighter Positions with Asthma:
Patrick: Federal law requires that no employer can discriminate against you for any medical condition. As long as you can pass the physical agility testing you are good to go. Seriously if you were
2012-03-28 Having a record:
Wes: First of all thanks for your service to our country. I am an ex marine so I know what you went through.Your honorable discharge says alot about you allready. The good news is that you have
2012-02-21 Sealed Record:
Matt Your story sounds very familiar. I too had some kunenile problems that I am ashamed of 50 years later. We are all capable of making mistakes. You are not alone. I hear this thing many many times
2011-12-25 ...Am I still eligible??:
Tim You're minor incident should not affect your chances at all. Your 10 year military service far outweighs one minor offense. Typically department will frown on felonies and or poor driving records
Answers by Expert:
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.