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Expertise
I am able to answer questions related to fire service careers, fire suppression tactics, technical rescue procedures, emergency medical services, as well as fire department management and supervision questions.
Experience in the area
I am a 19 year veteran of the Normal, IL. fire department and currently hold the rank of Captain. I am also a past member of the MABAS Div. 41 Technical Rescue Team.
Organizations
Golden Key Honor Society International Association of Firefighters McLean County EMS communications committee
Publications
Fire Engineering Magazine (Roundtable Discussions)
Education/Credentials
I hold an Associates degree in Fire Science from Illinois Central College as well as a bachelor of liberal arts degree from Western Illinois University. My emphasis of study was fire and disaster response planning. In addition, I hold numerous certifications in firefighting, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, and Fire Department Administration from the Illinois Fire Service Institute.
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Recent Answers from John Grussing
2009-09-01 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Different jurisdictions have different perspectives on DUI. An isolated incident would probably be dismissed but 2 convictions in 5 years means you probably drove while impaired many more times than that
2009-08-15 Fire Dept. Transfer:
It is not possible to "transfer" between departments due to pension fund statutes. You would have to test for Boston like any other applicant. Make sure you have the new job before you quit the old one
2009-08-12 Felony arrest misdeanor conviction:
Almost all fire departments have access to sealed records. Even though it was dropped to a misdemeanor the fact that it was a theft charge will, with the vast majority of departments, prevent you from
2009-08-06 Will I get hired??:
Gary, First of all, I want to be clear that every department has its own hiring standards and what may be a disqualifier at one department may not be at another. It is important that you are completely
2009-07-25 how to become a firefighter:
Adrian, Sorry I took a while to respond- I've been on vacation. The requirements to become a firefighter vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. A few departments require an Associates degree in anything
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