Rick Lasky, John Salka, Curtis Birt, and Scott Thompson

Humpday Hangout: Fire Training Facilities and Props

Hosts Rick Lasky, John Salka, Scott Thompson, and Curtis Birt discuss fire training facilities and training props.

The Command Post: Size-Up and the 360

Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss size-up and the 360. They discuss the critical observations made and the important results that come from performing these…

Humpday Hangout: Handling Wildfire Incidents

In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky and the panel talk with Wichita West (TX) Fire Chief Ryan Fetzer about wildland fire response.
Rick Lasky and John Salka

The Command Post: Apparatus Familiarity

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the importance of knowing where all the tools and equipment are on your fire apparatus.
Rick Lasky, Paul Capo, John Salka, and Brian Schonborn

Humpday Hangout: Ground Ladders

Rick Lasky, John Salka, and Paulie Capo talk with Clearwater (FL) Battalion Chief Brian Schonborn about ground ladders.
Rick Lasky and John Salka

The Command Post: The Volunteer Company Officer

Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the volunteer company officer, what makes a great candidate, and the selection process.
The Command Post FDIC 2024

Live at FDIC: The Command Post

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka talk about the virtues of pride and ownership on the job and much more.