John Salka's Groups (11)

Personnel Escape Systems

53 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 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

147 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 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…

“Pride and Ownership”

505 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018 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…

Quotes, Quotes, and More Quotes

119 members Latest Activity: Apr 5, 2013 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

122 members Latest Activity: Mar 2, 2016 For those members preparing for a promotional exam or who just want to challenge their decision-making skills. Scenarios will be posted. Answers…

Smoke Divers

44 members Latest Activity: Apr 5, 2014 The Georgia Smoke Diver Association conducts a 6 day class that is extremely challenging. The class offers the students the opportunity to develop…

Chief's Thoughts and Concerns

65 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 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…

Over-loaded Officers

32 members Latest Activity: Aug 23, 2013 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…

Tactical Building Blocks

391 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover…

FDNY

87 members Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2016 This group will promote discussion and debate about the many functions, personalities, tactics, training and policies of the FDNY. Whether you are a…

Fire Service Leadership

277 members Latest Activity: Feb 25, 2020 No matter what type of tactics or operations your department provides, the quality and efficiency are dramatically affected by the leadership skills…