Salka's book

[LtBlondie]

Anyone read John Salka's book...First In Last Out? What do you think??

[firepics]

Yes, I have. After an old war story to get his points across at the begining of each chapter, the book seems to lean more toward managing people and situations than strictly a "fire story"book. I liked it though, and it did give me some insight into learning different approaches in dealing with the "people" side of the fire service.

[LtBlondie]

Ok so maybe you have some thoughts on what the next "good read" should be??

[RspctFrmCalgary]

There are quite a few threads where people have suggested some good books, I recommend doing a search.

[LtBlondie]

Ya your right, I will not that I have time to read anything other than SOG's and memo's and reports and what else!!? But I'll check it out!!

[truckie226]

Depends on your level in the fire service and what you plan to achieve. I think an excellent book for line officers (you know, the ones that do the work) and senior firefighters is "Fire Officers Handbook of Tactics" by john norman.