Jim Wilk's Groups(13)

Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!

111 membersLatest Activity: May 19, 2016All 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!

59 membersLatest 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”

602 membersLatest Activity: Dec 16, 2018What 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

258 membersLatest Activity: Sep 21, 2018Becoming 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

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

Start Water

356 membersLatest Activity: Sep 21, 2018A place to discuss Engine Company Operations.

Pandora's Box

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

Common Sense Firefighting

218 membersLatest Activity: Aug 10, 2016A group dedicated to Decision Making and Leadership on the Fire Ground

Aerial Operations

115 membersLatest Activity: Dec 29, 2015This 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

73 membersLatest Activity: Aug 22, 2017This 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

42 membersLatest Activity: Oct 31, 2010Everyone 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

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

Tactical Building Blocks

460 membersLatest 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…