Essentials of Fire Fighting

by IFSTA

Since the 1st edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting was released in 1978, more than 2 million firefighters have been trained by this manual. That is why this manual is commonly referred to as 'the Bible' on basic firefighter skills, and its information is commonly accepted as the standard for fire fighting knowledge and skills in North America and beyond.


This 5th edition represents a complete revision of this text to include the latest information on safe and proper basic fire fighting techniques. This manual includes all of the information needed to meet the fire fighting requirements for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2008 edition), Fire Fighter Levels I and II. All photographs and illustrations are in full-color. This manual includes key terms, definitions, and other important features located throughout each chapter. Case histories are used to illustrate the concepts of each chapter. Skill sheets are included to cover psychomotor learning objectives. Review questions are given at the end of each chapter. Each manual includes a bonus CD-ROM that provides additional learning materials, case studies, animations, and learning activities.

Genres: Textbooks

1100 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

International Fire Service Training Association

Reviews

[Bethany Foster]

Tyler read this textbook for his firefighter training and wanted to put it on my good reads so here ya go

[Kaylin Nolin]

Is it douchey to add this to my Goodreads goal? Yes. But I spent the last year reading it so I don’t care

[Hans · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book assumes you don't know anything. Which at first is rather condescending until you later realize the audience it is intended for could probably use the added obvious dose of common sense. The main purpose of this book is "Don't be stupid, Don't Get hurt, and Don't try to be a hero". Which is necessary given that many of the people who become firefighters are adrenaline junkies. There are so many ways to get hurt both in the short-term and the long-term that it almost makes you question whether being a firefighter is all its cracked up to be.

[Keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this book is not desinged to be read while curled up in a blanket next to a fire...it was designed to help you learn how to put out that fire....

[Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everyone trying to pass their MOD I in fire fighting will have to study the hell out of this book.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE book on how to learn the art of firefighting. I had an early digital (CD) version that was excellent.

[Aubry Harrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

informative but outdated

[Mike Tamkin]

For a class. Pretty good boook considering the double Niche'

[Eric F Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

For what I was looking for, namely basic info and entertainment, the audiobook was good. The book however is excellent and anyone interested should use both.

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wealth of life saving knowledge