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What does it take to lead people into a burning building? How do the leaders of the New York City Fire Department develop so much loyalty, trust, and grace under pressure that their subordinates will risk their very lives for them? 

As a high-ranking officer of the FDNY, John Salka is an expert at both practicing and teaching high-stakes leadership. In First In, Last Out, he explains the department’s unique strategies and how they can be adopted by leaders in any field—as
he has taught them to organizations around the country. In a tough-talking, no-nonsense style, Salka uses real-world stories to convey leadership imperatives such as: first in, last out—your people need to see you taking the biggest risk, as the first one to

enter the danger zone and the last to leave

manage change—the fire you fought yesterday is not the one you’ll be fighting tomorrow

communicate aggressively—a working radio is worth more than 20,000 gallons of water

create an execution culture—focus your people on the flames, not the smoke

commit to reality—never allow the way you would like things to be to color how things are

develop your people—let them feel a little heat today or they’ll get burned tomorrow

Illustrated by harrowing real-life situations, the principles in First In, Last Out will help managers become more confident, coherent, and commanding.

On the web: http://www.firstinleadership.com

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Portfolio; Reprint edition (February 22, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591840686
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591840688
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.58 x 7.92 inches
Reviewer: daniel murphy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read
Review: Great book by a awesome author and fireman

Reviewer: Book Glutton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding! Leadership is: what leadership does! FDNY does it well!
Review: Coming from a business background, I have liked reading books on "leadership." So, I have enjoyed reading this book. Think about whatever calling or mission you have, or have had in life, reflecting on the day-to-day framework in which you have to live and work out this calling, you may find that it comes up lacking in the support that you need, or would like to have. Hands-down, it seems that the FDNY has much more respect for, and interest in, the lives of their people than most organizations. Up and down the ladder, no pun intended, there is camaraderie, open communication, help in accomplishing the goals of the organization, at all levels, to help them to do the right things.Yes, we all can bear the marks of bureaucracy. This is what happens when internal processes, mechanisms, and many times politics become so important that they override an organization's mission and purpose, becoming an obstacle to achieving them, prioritizing everything but concern for the people that comprise it. We easily drift far from the valuing of our people. This book reflects on how this is not so with the FDNY.Just one example comes from a story in the FDNY where, for the sake of collecting data, a computerized system was set up to improve the service that is provided to NYC. Its meetings became perceived by field commanders as "scripted" events, where the "system" and its data were "king" and the input and personal insights of the commanders were marginalized. The overemphasis on quantitative data by the higher-ups was recognized and the project was shelved because they realized they needed the input of the field to get the whole story and lead effectively. They recognized the ultimate value of their firefighters above everything else.The book is inspirational. I think you will walk away with absolute respect for this firefighting organization. The work they do is exceptional. The people who do it are priceless. The people responsible to lead them recognize it.

Reviewer: Fedoradude
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: If I could, I'd give Chief Salka's book SIX stars!
Review: If I had to read only one leadership book in my lifetime, this book would be it. Why? Because it is the best, most concise and most interesting themed book on how to lead, inspire and motivate people into TRUSTING their leadership I've ever read.That having been said, I struggled to finish it. Not because of anything to do with the book. Rather because so much of Corporate America in 2015 seems hellbent to do just the exact opposite of every principle in this book - and then stand around and wonder why they get only the minimum from people and nobody trusts their "leadership."

Reviewer: B767Captain
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: FDNY Chief Salka Provides Examples on How to Lead
Review: Chief Salka presents outstanding examples of how to lead by example in his profession, and this will translate to many other industries. His background and experience as a Battalion Chief in the New York Fire Dept. is his conduit to providing fire service-related examples of leadership techniques and how to use them. This work is an excellent presentation of how to lead, how to lead by example and how to get the most out of your employees. Highly recommended, will read it again.

Reviewer: Gina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Study material
Review: Easy to read. It is on a promotional test. Lots of good info and great stories. He doesn't get buried in the weeds with communication.

Reviewer: LouK
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: IT and Firefighting go together
Review: As the son of a retired battalion chief of a huge fire department, I knew some basics from my dad on how to lead people. When I first got a group to lead in my IT job, I knew I needed a book to reference to help me lead and guide my staff. This book helped me do this. I had a supervisor that laughed at me when I told him I was using this book as guidance to lead. He didn't think firefighting and IT support go together. It does. Oh it does. I felt I was able to compare a couple of firefighting moments Mr. Salka had to IT moments I've had. Working with staff and showing them you don't always sit behind a desk, but rather get up and do troubleshooting as well. They see you go in first and then come out last, staff earn your respect more. In the 4 years of having this book by my side, my turnover rate for staff is extremely low compared to other IT group and moral is higher as well. As I transition into a new role at work, my team is now stronger than ever from the skills I've learned from this book.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book, but wrong one for me.
Review: Not exactly what I thought this book was about. More of a teaching tool. This will go on the shelf unread.

Reviewer: Adam Stein
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lessons from a True Leader of Men...
Review: Chief Salka is truly the finest NYFD has to offer. I had attended training and served under Chief Salka's command many years prior to reading this book. The Fire Service is a safer place today, thanks to the leadership and training of Chief Salka. I have served for over twenty years in the emergency services, and I have never had a better nor more qualified leader. This book should be a must read for all leaders of men and women. Chief Salka is a hard hitting, leader whom leads by example. Chief Salka speaks from his experience as one of the finest leaders and Instructors that New York has ever had. Reading this book was like taking a journey into the mind of one of the best leaders a firefighter can ever serve under. After reading this book, the reader will understand why men will follow Chief Salka into the belly of the beast....and how Chief Salka is a true leader.

Reviewer: Matt Rexin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I'd definitely recommend this book for fire officers and/or those interested in leadership. A lot of great material I will look back on and reference.

Reviewer: John Liadis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One of the best leadership books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. A true leader in the industry. His words and wisdom can be shared through multiple disciplines in many services not just Fire. Well worth every penny and than some.

Reviewer: Alex Jackson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excellent book for all levels of leader.