IFSTA Private Fire Protection and Detection Textbook, 1st Edition IFSTA Private Fire Protection and Detection provides an overview of the knowledge and skills you need to effectively detect and respond to private fires. 1st Edition (1979). 170 pages. IFSTA (International Fire Service Training Association) is an association of fire service personnel who are dedicated to upgrading fire fighting techniques and safety through training. Fire Protection Publications (FPP) is a division within Oklahoma State University and the worlds leading publisher of training materials for the fire and emergency services. FPP serves as the headquarters for the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA).