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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 Reviews from Users
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| Doug | 01/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | His answer was exactly what I was ..... |
| Usuff | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Knowledgeable and prompt reply. Appreciative. |
| Daniel | 10/29/11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Was a great help. Would go to ..... |
| Colean | 05/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very in depth answer. Helped very much ..... |
| Melanie | 10/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This expert read my question very carefully ..... |
Recent Answers from John Grussing
2012-05-14 U. S fire service:
Hi Chris, The American Fire Service relies almost exclusively on competitive testing for new hires. Many departments either require or will give extra points for Paramedic certification. If you are
2012-01-19 Female Firefighters:
I'm not sure about the percentage of females applying but they comprise about 2-3% of firefighters nationwide. The majority of departments offer the same testing process for females as they do for males
2011-05-11 Conflict of interest:
I cannot speak to the legalities of this in the state of Connecticut. That being said, it is my opinion that this would create an inherent conflict of interest. Typically, the Chief is responsible for
2010-09-13 fire alram careers:
I apologize for the delay in responding- I was on vacation. The extent of most fire department inspectors involvement in alarms is to make sure they operate as designed and that the design satisfies the
2010-05-16 Becoming a firefighter:
Jessy, This is a very interesting question. Most jurisdictions have an interest form to complete. This puts an applicant on a list to be notified when the next testing process starts. You could conceivably
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