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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | William | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your advice. Truthfully, I could never call 911 in case my emergency didn't warrant having to call an ambulance. |
| 2009-06-05 | Jason | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Good answer but will never convince our dept to buy the subscription, just bought a newer aerial and tanker straped for cash for a bit. |
| 2009-06-01 | Erik | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-20 | Jean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thank you for answering my questions. It really helps me. |
| 2009-05-06 | brian | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | YOU HAVE BEEN A TREMENDOUS HELP AND I APPRECIATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND DIRECTNESS. WHILE I DISAGREE WITH THE POLITICS ASSOCIATED WITH FIREFIGHTING, IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT FOR THOSE POLITICS CONCERNING THOSE PEOPLE WHO WISH TO BECOME FIREFIGHTERS WITH SUCH DESCRETE DISABILITIES. I GUESS THIS WORLD HAS YET TO SEE A "HANDICAP" LIKE ME WHO CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING THAT MOST CONSIDER DIRECTLY IMPOSSIBLE. YOUR HELP HAS OPENED MY EYES AND MADE ME REALIZE THIS IS NOT ABOUT A DISABILTY, IT'S ABOUT POLITICS. IT'S AN "OLD SCHOOL" OF THOUGHT WHERE HANDICAPS ARE "2ND CLASS PEOPLE". IT IS PATHETIC THAT OUR SOCIETY VIEWS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THIS WAY..... |
| 2009-03-17 | Daneil | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-01-30 | Joshua | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the phone number and thank you for the compliment. I just think that it is strange that a person can do a full stint in the Guard for the state but can't get preference points for a state government job. Again, thank you for the information. |
| 2008-12-17 | Brad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your helpful advice! |
| 2008-09-07 | Le | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-09-05 | Jennifer Robles | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for you're help it was really helpfull and a great weight off my back! |
| 2008-08-31 | brandon | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-12 | Anon | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, that made me feel better. :) |
| 2008-07-09 | Randy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-07-08 | tc | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-05-07 | Ted | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Very quick and helpful answer! Good, concise information. |
| 2008-02-27 | Nathan Hamilton | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thats very helpful thanks a lot and I have already started reading firefighter exam study books and working out. Hopefully that will help. |
| 2008-02-23 | Rudy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John your response has really answered my question and has given me a better view in making my decision. Thanks! |
| 2008-02-15 | Daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-11-14 | Nicholas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much fo the info... it was exactly what I was looking for. |
| 2007-11-09 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You John |
| 2007-08-09 | Derek | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your insight...very helpful! |
| 2007-06-07 | Travis | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou soo much!! Your a very helpful person and I thank you. If there is anything I can do in return just ask. |
| 2007-05-10 | Kent | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the very thorough and helpful response. I really appreciated it. |
| 2007-04-30 | Tina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-04-24 | Courtney | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thought it was just a computer response but that was unexcpected and encouraging. Thank you! |
Answers by Expert:
John Grussing
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
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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