Jim Wilk's Groups (13)

Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!

97 members Latest Activity: May 19, 2016 All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's…

This House Rocks!

49 members Latest Activity: Dec 16, 2018

Captain Mike Dugan (FDNY) and Captain Mike Gagliano (Seattle Fire) are having a blast talking with other firefighters are about making their…

“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…

Street Smart Fire Officer

217 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 Becoming an officer is a daunting task. Becoming a good officer on the fireground is even harder. This group will concentrate on Fireground…

Columbia Southern University

23 members Latest Activity: May 21, 2015 Discussions and networking for people participating in the CSU Fire Science and fire realated on line degree programs

Start Water

298 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2018 A place to discuss Engine Company Operations.

Pandora's Box

58 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2014 A group that discusses, questions, challenges common practices within the fire service such as staffing, tactics, unions, attitudes, government, etc.

Common Sense Firefighting

182 members Latest Activity: Aug 10, 2016 A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground

Aerial Operations

96 members Latest Activity: Dec 30, 2015 This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms,…

Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts

60 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2017 This group is dedicated to giving general answers to your legal questions. The forum is hosted by experts in fire service law throughout the nation.…

Achieving and Maintaining Safe Staffing

33 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2010 Everyone can say that we have a staffing problem, but how do we fix it? We can achieve safe staffing thru ESP: Education& Emotion, Standard &…

Truck Company Operations

345 members Latest Activity: Jun 25, 2019 A place to discuss any and all things related to Truck Company Operations on the fireground.

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…