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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-28 | Jeffrey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your help. I have just come across this web-site. I think we can use it from time to time. THANKS, JEFFREY |
| 2009-10-28 | Rob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-23 | Rob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-29 | mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent resource! |
| 2009-07-06 | Ed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your advice. |
| 2009-05-27 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Captain! I was very concerned that I would go through all this schooling and not be able to get a job. After receiving your response I know I am on the right track-I appreciate your honesty :) |
| 2009-04-21 | Coltin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your time to answer my question I have really been loosing sleep over this mistake I have no clue what i was thinking. If i have anymore questions i'll be sure to ask you thanks again |
| 2009-04-10 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your quick response. It is actually my son having the interview and I am probably more nervous than him. Thanks for the tips I will pass them on. |
| 2009-03-15 | Daniel | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-25 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Really helped |
| 2009-02-22 | Mohamed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-01-27 | Owen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | What a relief |
| 2009-01-21 | Tyler | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-01-20 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Captain Mike is very knowledgeable about the fire dept. questions. If I knew about this web-site a while back, I probably would have been with a fire dept. a long time ago. Thanks Captain Mike |
| 2009-01-15 | Tyler | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | This is a great website for all those who show interest in firefighting. They give great information. |
| 2009-01-13 | Jack | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very helpful, thank you |
| 2009-01-08 | J.T. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-01-05 | Mmakoma Lydia Nyakala | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your swift response. I will be very grateful if you can give me a chance to prove myself that I can do it. regards Mmakoma Lydia Nyakala |
| 2008-12-19 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the fast reply and offer for further assistance. |
| 2008-12-18 | Raquel Reynolds | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for getting back to me. I will tell my husband to go for it! I will also give him your info, I'm sure he might have some questions for you. Thanks again! |
| 2008-12-17 | Brad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much for your follow-up reply. I've appreciated your help. |
| 2008-12-15 | Brad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your helpful advice! |
| 2008-12-11 | Kevin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Captain, I'll look into that. Kevin. |
| 2008-11-21 | Cameron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for the help, I really appreciate it! |
| 2008-11-20 | Greg | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for the prompt response, I really appreciate the support and am relieved that even with one large mistake, i may be able to move past it. Again, thanks. |
| 2008-11-10 | kevin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks alot. Thats been on my mind for a while. Becoming a firefighter is my dream and I most definitely will not ever try any kind of drugs ever again. |
| 2008-11-04 | Bob | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-11-01 | mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Captain Mike Grove, helped put my mind at ease with quick and professional answeres regarding future plans toward the fire service. Thanks again for the help. |
| 2008-10-29 | Rod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again captain Grove, I believe I can do it. I will update you with any progress, and continue to ask for advice throughout. |
| 2008-10-29 | Rod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanjs for the quick response Captain Mike. I am going to post a follow up. |
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Answers by Expert:
Captain Mike Grove
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 31 years of full time experience with the city of Overland Park, KS fire department.
Experience
31 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
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