John Salka

John J. Salka Jr. is a battalion chief with the FDNY with over 28 years of service, 21 of them as an officer.

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John Salka Biography

John J. Salka Jr. is a battalion chief with the FDNY with over 28 years of service, 21 of them as an officer. His vast experience includes assignments to just about every type of unit in the FDNY including engine, ladder, squad, and rescue companies before attaining his current rank of battalion chief. He has participated in and commanded numerous dramatic and emergency events, including the attacks at the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. 

John Salka is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, instructor, and consultant who specializes in leadership, problem solving, decision making, and a host of other topics for public agency and corporate audiences. 

John Salka is a contributing editor for Firehouse magazine and has also written for Fire Engineering, WNYF, Size-Up, the Wharton Leadership Digest, and Future Reflections. His new book, First In Last Out, Leadership Lessons From The New York Fire Department, was recently published and is the basis for his new "Leadership" lecture series.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/30/2024.

John Salka Speaking Topics

  • Real Leadership for Real People

    This program outlines some of the common traits that successful leaders share. It looks at several well known and some not so well known American leaders who have made a difference in their organization and beyond. This program outlines 8 essential elements of effective leadership that John Salka, Jr. has learned and practiced while operating at fires and emergencies with the FDNY.

  • First In, Last Out

    A leadership program based on the book of the same title which outlines among other topics: -What is the foundation of great leadership? -How do you take leadership to the next level? -How do you get your people to focus on the things that really matter? -How does trust help you get the most our of your people? -How do you make the right decisions?

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John Salka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Real Leadership for Real People and First In, Last Out. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Salka for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. John Salka generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bob Chapman, Leif Babin, Jocko Willink, Brian Fielkow and Dennis Kelly. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Salka for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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