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About Captain Mike Grove
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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
http://www.opfd.com

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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military or shool?7/8/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: hey mike my name is gustavo im 19 years old. firefightin has been on my mind for a long time and ...
  A: Gustavo: My personal preference for you would be the military route. Particular the Air Force or ...
federal firefighter7/6/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I am thirty years old and wanting to become a firefighter. I would like some more information on ...
  A: John: My suggestion would be to, first, do the very best you can through high school. You may ...
Becoming a Fire Fighter6/29/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Captain Mike, My name is Carlos 23yrs old and I'm curretnly finishing up my EMT course to become a ...
  A: Carlos: Typically when you apply, a department will ask if you have ever been convicted of a ...
fire school out of state6/8/2009John Grussing
  Q: I have one moreI would like to move from Florida to New England or Canada; what would u recommend on ...
  A: Jason, First of all, you're going to regret moving to New England from Florida when winter ...
degree6/8/2009Frank Billington
  Q: I am at unf trying to figure out a degree that would further me along in becoming a firefighter, ...
  A: I am not familiar with fire and medic schools in any of the places you mentioned moving from or to. ...
degree6/2/2009Frank Billington
  Q: I am at unf trying to figure out a degree that would further me along in becoming a firefighter, ...
  A: Regarding desired degrees, you will probably get more use from management/administration degrees ...
military service?5/28/2009Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: I am a medic in the US Air Force. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Florida. I want to become ...
  A: Many fire departments have long waiting lines. In most instances, your odds increase with added ...
Military Fire Technician5/27/2009John Grussing
  Q: I'm 14 years old turning 15 in a few months. I live in a small town in Maine and I have wanted to be ...
  A: Erik, First of all, let me commend you on your desire to serve your country. It is possible to be ...
Female firefighter5/27/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I am an aspiring female ff in Colorado. I am currently enrolled in a local community college here ...
  A: Melissa: Being completely honest with you here.... If I were on a hiring board I would opt for the ...
thinking about becoming a firefighter5/27/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I am a 19 year old, I have always wanted to become a firefighter, I just do not know where to begin. ...
  A: Zach: My suggestion would be to stop by one of the local stations and speak with the personnel to ...
becoming a paramedic5/21/2009Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: hi I'm a high school student currently doing year 11 and i would like to know what subjects should i ...
  A: Greetings Jade, In the US there are some vocational studies that allow high school students to ...
job5/20/2009John Grussing
  Q: My babys father said he is going to school to be a paramedic. He is on probation at this time for ...
  A: The answer to your question is maybe. The restraining orders will, in all likelihood, prevent him ...
fire fighter in training with a disability5/6/2009John Grussing
  Q: Sir, may name is Brian Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota. I am 33 years old in excellent health, ...
  A: Brian, You may have an easier time becoming a paramedic with your handicap. As far as inspector, ...
Where do I start and am I to old?5/5/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I have always wanted to be a firefighter I am 34 and was wondering if I am to old to be one? If not ...
  A: This will all depend on individual department requirements. I know of some departments in the area ...
Where do I start and am I to old?5/4/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I have always wanted to be a firefighter I am 34 and was wondering if I am to old to be one? If not ...
  A: Mark: You are not too old to get started. The first thing you need to do is to put applications in ...
fire fighter in training with a disability5/2/2009John Grussing
  Q: Sir, may name is Brian Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota. I am 33 years old in excellent health, ...
  A: Brian, First, to be honest, I would advise you to reconsider your decision to become a ...
Help to become a fire fighter5/1/2009Mike Smith
  Q: i am just enquiring on whether you need to be a certain height and weight to become a fire fighter?
  A: I am only aware of 5-6 departments in the country who have height and weight policies. As long as ...
firefighter4/20/2009Mike Smith
  Q: I AM 36 YEARS OLD AND I WANT TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER I HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,COULD I STILL GET ...
  A: Leon, Yes there are academies in your area. KU has a great program that would fit you like a glove. ...
EMT careers4/19/2009Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: I am about to head off to college from high school but I am unsure what I should do. I want to be a ...
  A: Congratulations on finishing high school. The choice of becoming a nurse, a paramedic, or both, will ...
NFPA Compliance and more4/7/2009John Grussing
  Q: I am a career Lieutenant and volunteer in my home town. We recently stirred the pot pushing the ...
  A: Richard, I don't envy your position. It sounds like you have an administration with their head in ...
Expunged Felony Conviction.............4/6/2009John Grussing
  Q: Greetings, My name is Derek. Almost 8 years ago, I was convicted of a felony for sending an email ...
  A: Derek, Paramedic certification varies state-by state. Some states would disqualify you for this ...
JOB TITLES3/20/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: IM LOOKING FOR THE NAME OF A POSITION WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CLASSES IN ...
  A: Denise: The only position within a department that would be applicable to what you refer to may ...
becoming a firefighter3/17/2009Mike Smith
  Q: i am helping my boyfriend with a project where he had to pick a career and do research on it to pass ...
  A: Having a degree depends on where you live. If you wanted to go to work for the Salt Lake City Fire ...
Firefighting Training3/16/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: but the problem being i cant pay for college i talked to someone in the army and they said they do ...
  A: Chris: The military is a great way to go if you want to receive education or experience. My ...
Recruitment3/11/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: My name is Chloe. I am a fit, healthy 24 year old female who has been looking to relocate to go ...
  A: Chloe: Actually I have heard of no such website. The one thing I would reccommend is to look at ...
Open recruitment3/11/2009John Grussing
  Q: My name is Chloe. I am a fit, healthy 24 year old female who has been looking to relocate to go ...
  A: Chloe, I would recommend the website Firehouse.com. I don't know if they have a notification ...
Live- In programs3/5/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Capt. Grove, I am a volunteer firefighter in FL. I was online and found out that some volunteer ...
  A: Kristopher: I am not aware of any programs in this area but I will tell you that such a program ...
how to become a volunteer3/2/2009Mike Smith
  Q: im 25yrs old have a certificate in fire fighter 1,2 , BAA and all subjects needed.SO I jst wanted to ...
  A: Valentia, Normally you just go to the nearest fire station and apply. What country do you live in? I ...
Cable Under My Rug2/26/2009Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: When I was seven years old the house across the street from me caught on fire, it was totally ...
  A: Carol~ Thanks for contacting us with these great questions. I am not aware of coax cable having ...
Firefighter2/24/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I'm an 18 year old senior and the school year is almost over for us. I'm looking in a community ...
  A: Chris: A college degree nice to have and give you an advantage but it's not necessarily needed to ...
federal civilian firefighter training2/22/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: my son is currently a volunteer fireman for 6 years with Firefighter I certification. Can you ...
  A: I looked over job.gov and these particular positions seem to all be looking for applicants with ...
Becoming a junior firefighter2/20/2009Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I am interested in becoming a volunteer junior (possibly going beyond that someday)firefighter and ...
  A: Thomas~ Congratulations on taking part of the most noble of careers! I started in the Junior ...
Bourkes2/18/2009Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: Do you know weather or not external goggles are still required on helmets with bourkes? I'm thinking ...
  A: Usually in extrications, wildland fires and some warm zone haz mat incidents you will need "sealed" ...
federal civilian firefighter training2/16/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: my son is currently a volunteer fireman for 6 years with Firefighter I certification. Can you ...
  A: Sue: When you refer to "Federal" firefighter are you speaking of a certain field such as USAR ...
fire service2/16/2009Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: i am a British citizen and currently serving in the Armed Forces. I'm going to leave the army and ...
  A: Christopher~ Anything is possible, but competition is fierce. If you can establish yourself and ...
fire service2/16/2009Mike Smith
  Q: i am a British citizen and currently serving in the Armed Forces. I'm going to leave the army and ...
  A: Unless you have some skeletons in your closet such as a rough criminal record, you should be OK. ...
Questions from Texas2/14/2009John Grussing
  Q: Hallo, I am 33.5 yrs old and interested in becoming a fire fighter. I have 2 questions: 1. I am ...
  A: Jason, I wouldn't worry about the on-line firefighter training. Any department that hires you ...
fire fighting2/13/2009Mike Smith
  Q: imam trying to get classes to be a professional fire fighterand was wondering what courses i need to ...
  A: I'm not sure what form you are talking about. I will send you anything I have. Here is a problem. I ...
Dead Bolts on business door2/12/2009Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: Our office closes at PM. Upon leaving the building you go through 2 doors. The first has a ...
  A: Jacki~ Glad you came here for an answer. First I'll premise that you should see if you can contact ...
work experience (school)2/11/2009Captain Mike Grove
  Q: will my son be able to do his school work experience in a fire station. he has always wanted to be a ...
  A: Susan: I presume you mean can your son receive on the job training while employed by a ...

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