Description
IFSTA®’s Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition provides entry-level firefighter candidates with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in Chapter 6, Firefighter I and Chapter 7, Firefighter II of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition. This guide is part of the Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set.
Now offered as a two-book set (Firefighter I and Firefighter II), Essentials 8th Edition is the most complete source for firefighter training in the industry. Building knowledge and skills essential for success is the aim of the full set, featuring all Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition books, which is designed to meet modern firefighting demands. IFSTA’s committee validation process ensures content is relevant, accurate, and is a true reflection of industry best practices.
Essentials 8th features IFSTA’s student-focused design with large text, single column format, and frequent incorporation of high quality photos and illustrations. These features are proven to aid in knowledge retention and ease of reading for adult learners. The Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set provides trainees with a broad range of learning resources, including everything needed to master essential firefighting concepts.
Firefighter candidates who require training to the NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Levels can now access this content in Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition. Along with supplemental materials, the complete Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set supports specialized training needs across the firefighter profession.
Key features of this manual:
- Chapter References
- Key Term Definitions
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
- Appendix A – Correlation to NFPA 1010
- 141 New and Updated Skill Sheets
New Content and Updates:
New information regarding firefighter mental health/resilience, cancer risk and reduction, added to Chapter 1. These additions reflect updates included in the Essentials of Fire Fighting full set, specifically the 8th Edition collection.
Chapter 2 consolidates information about operational scene safety and includes NIMS-ICS 100 information. Coverage in the Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition set is thorough and meets the needs of today’s fire service.
Chapter 6, Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment, now includes information about field reduction of contaminants to help prevent carcinogen exposure. This material is reviewed in Chapter 15, Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation, as a reminder to firefighters that reduction of contaminants should be standard operating procedure for any incident scene. Such updates make the full set of Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition an invaluable resource for fire safety education.
Chapters for Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams are consolidated into one chapter, which is a unique update included in the comprehensive Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set.
NIMS-ICS 200 information is in Firefighter II, Chapter 1, Incident Scene Operations. In fact, all critical operational details are brought together in the one Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set, benefitting all trainees.
Chapter List
Firefighter I
Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety
Chapter 2 – Operational Scene Safety and Management
Chapter 3 – Communications
Chapter 4 – Building Construction
Chapter 5 – Fire Dynamics
Chapter 6 – Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 7 – Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chapter 8 – Ropes and Knots
Chapter 9 – Ground Ladders
Chapter 10 – Forcible Entry
Chapter 11 – Structural Search and Rescue
Chapter 12 – Tactical Ventilation
Chapter 13 – Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams
Chapter 14 – Fire Suppression
Chapter 15 – Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation
Chapter 16 – First Aid Provider
Firefighter II
Chapter 1 – Incident Scene Operations
Chapter 2 – Building Materials, Structural Collapse, and Effects of Fire Suppression
Chapter 3 – Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations
Chapter 4 – Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires
Chapter 5 – Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Chapter 6 – Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities
Chapter 7 – Community Risk ReductionFurthermore, the collection of Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition books in a full set is a comprehensive tool for all firefighter levels. In summary, owning the entire Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th Edition full set means firefighters keep pace with the latest essential knowledge and updates.
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