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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 30 years of full time experience with the city of Overland Park, KS fire department.



Experience
30 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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eye sight7/16/2008Mike Smith
  Q: when i am 18 i would like to join the fire services but my eye sight is not perfect. would wearing ...
  A: To start out with, please don't worry about how many questions you ask me. I signed up to do this ...
pay7/14/2008Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: i have heard that firefighters don't get paid as much as other services. is this true?? could you ...
  A: Josh, As much as I'd like to give a clear-cut answer to your question, the best answer is: "it ...
eye sight7/14/2008Mike Smith
  Q: when i am 18 i would like to join the fire services but my eye sight is not perfect. would wearing ...
  A: Joshua, Walk next door and ask them if you can take a pack test. Or if you live in a metropolitan ...
becoming a firefighter.. with dui7/13/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I got a question regarding my husband. We currently live in Europe and he has been looking into ...
  A: Sol: Having two DUIs on your driving record can be a problem when it comes to employment with any ...
overseas?7/9/2008John Grussing
  Q: thanks for your time
  A: Randy, I'm not completely familiar with contract firefighting, especially overseas. However, I do ...
Career7/7/2008Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I'm only 15, but have always wanted to do a risky or daring job, I've been thinking about becoming a ...
  A: Bev~ Firefighting is not like on TV or the movies. There are moments that seem dangerous to ...
Study tips7/3/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Capt. Grove, I am an airman stationed at Hurlburt Field in FL. I will be starting at a civilian fire ...
  A: Kristopher: Mom son is also an airman at Aviano AFB, Venice Italy. I wish he could have the ...
long list of jobs in app7/1/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: My question is this, what would be my chance of getting into firefighting? Let give you a little ...
  A: Marc: It's never too late to be thinking about a career in the fire service. Just look into your ...
help6/29/2008Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: I am responsible for health and safety in a mall in caracas, venezuela, and I have been told that ...
  A: Greetings aurax, I will try to summarize a rather long answer from several point of views. Because ...
Fire Academy6/28/2008Mike Smith
  Q: I have attended the fire academy about two years ago, is there a reason why it is very hard at ...
  A: Great name. It's not only Kansas City Missouri, and Kansas City Kansas, it's pretty hard to be an ...
I NEED SOME INFO....6/19/2008John Grussing
  Q: I am 21 years old and am realizing that i would like to pursue a firefighting career. I currently ...
  A: Gregory, There is an alternative to military service. Be aware, however, that an honorable ...
Disqualification question6/18/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: ..A long time ago, 2001 I was arrested for possesion on ecstacy.I have a small history of getting in ...
  A: Cory: It's sounds as if you turned a new leaf and are on the right track. Were you ever charged ...
Joining an Armed Service to help become a firefighter6/17/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I am 23 years old, and have finally figured out that what I want to do with my life is become a ...
  A: You've got a lot of things accomplished and sound as if you have the motivation and plan to succeed. ...
Your quick respose6/16/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Capt. Grove, thank you for your quick response, I am a resident of kcmo, my question is, why does ...
  A: I knew that KCMO had an age requirement. I don't know how they get away with it. I presume no one ...
Firefighter/EMT6/15/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Captain Grove, I am fire I & II, EMT certified. I have also worked at a local casino, as an ...
  A: Mike: What departments have you applied for? Some of the departments that are consistently ...
Is OPFD hiring?6/13/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: Are there any positions open in your department for firemedics? What would a person need to be ...
  A: At the present time I don't believe we are hiring. We had just put on two paramedics. Your firemedic ...
can i still become a fireman?6/11/2008Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: It's always been my dream to be a fireman but I've messed up alot in my past. I used to do coke up ...
  A: Greetings Michael, I would recommend you contact the fire department where you want to work at and ...
criminal6/4/2008Gustavo E. Flores
  Q: is it impossible to become a firefighter if you have a criminal backg?round
  A: Greetings Bryce, Each Fire Department may have specific rules and regulations. Overall, all ...
Becoming a Firefighter6/4/2008John Grussing
  Q: Mr. Grussing, I'm interested in becoming a Firefighter in Las Vegas,NV. They only hire about every ...
  A: Matt, First of all, realize that you may not get hired at Las Vegas. To become a firefighter ...
Felony on record want to be a firefighter.6/3/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I am ex military, ex security, and an ex-cop, I committed a crime of Burglary 3rd which was my first ...
  A: Edwar: It sounds as if you've got plenty of experience to do the job. I would be that the felony ...
Do I have what it takes?6/3/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: and in advance, thank you so much for your time! Please know that it is greatly appreciated... I'll ...
  A: Lindsey: First of all after reading your question I can see that motivation need not be a factor. ...
age and duties5/31/2008Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
  A: Josh~ Sorry for the delay...thought I had answered this one. You can do exterior duties outside of ...
age and duties5/30/2008Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
  A: Josh~ Glad to see you are interested in a joining the ranks. It's a noble profession, volunteer or ...
age and duties5/30/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
  A: First of all thanks for choosing me in efforts to help. It sounds as if you are starting down the ...
Early Morning Smoke Detector Chirping5/22/2008Frank Billington
  Q: We have multiple smoke detectors in our house that are hard-wired together and also have battery ...
  A: Ambient temperatures do in fact have an effect on batteries. When fully charged it doesn't make ...
re: doors unlocked while occupied (business)5/13/2008Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I have read your previous answer about doors remaining unlocked and have a couple further questions. ...
  A: Nancy~ Great research. Do you know if your State or County or City uses NFPA 101 Life Safety Code ...
Looking to start out5/8/2008John Grussing
  Q: I have about 2 1/2 years in the fire department with Fire 1 and my EMT-B cert. i am looking for a ...
  A: Ashley, I have little knowledge of contract firefighting. My advice would be to apply to test ...
Girl firefighters5/7/2008John Grussing
  Q: My name's Mandee and as you can tell, I'm a girl. I've always been interested the field and have few ...
  A: Mandee, Because of human anatomy it is more difficult for females to pass the agility exams ...
fire fighter emt jobs5/7/2008Dominick G. Kasmauskas
  Q: I'm George Simpson I'm 18 years old and I'm interested in becoming a firefighter/EMT... The only ...
  A: George~ Each municipality and/or State's civil service laws may be different. I would go forwrad ...
Automobile fire5/6/2008John Grussing
  Q: Not too many hours ago, a motorcycle combusted into flames in my college's parking lot as the driver ...
  A: Ted, Your question actually deals with several different issues. You didn't give me the size of ...
Firefighter death4/26/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I recently read about the tragic LODD of a 24 year old firefighter in Prince William County, VA. He ...
  A: Jane: I just read the fact sheet on the County of Prince William incident. It really sounds like ...
Firefighter death4/26/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I recently read about the tragic LODD of a 24 year old firefighter in Prince William County, VA. He ...
  A: Jane: First of all thanks for choosing me in efforts to help. This LODD death sounds like many ...
What departments should i apply for a firefighter position?4/25/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I have completed my NREMT, Fire 1, Fire 2, and Hazmat. I am 19 years old (DOB 12-19-88) physically ...
  A: Wow John! You have done a lot for yourself at such a young age. Your background will get you a ...
Fire Fighter4/18/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I've alwaysed wanted to be a firefighter but i made huge mistakes in life and have three ...
  A: You're doing the right thing by joining the AirForce. My son is in Italy at Aviano AFB. He's been in ...
Red Cards4/14/2008Frank Billington
  Q: WE HAVE ALL FIREFIGHTERS AT FORT HUACHUCA AS WILD LAND FIREFIGHTERS AND HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED FOR ...
  A: I am not acquainted with the certification process for State of Arizona wildland firefighters, ...
entry exam4/10/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: generally how much time do you have to complete a test and how many questions are usually on the ...
  A: Michael: The exams vary from department but most are departments now are going to video based ...
fire training center4/3/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I didn't know who to go to for this question so I'm going to ask you. Is the fire training center ...
  A: Michael: Most fire department will not allow the public to use any equipment on their premises. ...
physical agility test4/3/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: I'm not old enough to join the fire department (I'm 14) but i want to prepare early so my question ...
  A: Michael: 14 is a good age to start getting ready. The key to the firefighters physical agility ...
becomming a firefighter4/2/2008John Grussing
  Q: I was curious as to what my chances are at becomming a full time fire fighter right now i am 18 and ...
  A: Kevin, Your EMT certification will get you some extra points in most jurisdictions. In ...
interview and physical agility test4/1/2008Captain Mike Grove
  Q: What kind of questions do they ask you in the interview? Whats the physical agility test like is it ...
  A: Michael: The interview questions consist of basic questions. Some departments today are doing ...

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