Where firefighters come to talk training
John Salka's Groups (11)
Personnel Escape Systems
42 members Latest Activity: Oct 12 Open to discuss the pro's and con's of systems, and the question of should every firefighter have one, and all training aspects.
High-Rise Fire Group
138 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 So many cities have High-Rise structures and the tactics used by various departments varies as much as the cities themselves. The group is designed t…
“Pride and Ownership”
431 members Latest Activity: Nov 19 What are you and your department doing to get your firefighters to take ownership? Grab a cup of coffee and let’s visit! …and don’t forget to ch…
Quotes, Quotes, and More Quotes
131 members Latest Activity: Nov 16 A timely quote can say what a thousand words can't Some are famous, some infamous. Some are just great statements about this crazy busines we're in.…
Fireground Strategies -- Test Prep -- Multiple Choice Scenarios
106 members Latest Activity: Oct 27 For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers wil…
Smoke Divers
46 members Latest Activity: Oct 9 The Georgia Smoke Diver Association conducts a 6 day class that is extremely challenging. The class offers the students the opportunity to develop sit…
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Chief's Thoughts and Concerns
69 members Latest Activity: Oct 9 Whether you are the chief of a small career department, a volunteer company or a battalion or deputy chief in a large urban department there are issue…
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Over-loaded Officers
33 members Latest Activity: Nov 18 This is a group that is avaiable for Officers to gripe, fuss, and complain. Too often Officers have no place to take their frustrations to and just ve…
Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management
409 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what…
FDNY
84 members Latest Activity: 1 day ago This group will promote discussion and debate about the many functions, personalities, tactics, training and policies of the FDNY. Whether you are a m…
Fire Service Leadership
254 members Latest Activity: Nov 18 No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills o…
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