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Essentials of Fire Fighting 5th Edition (2007)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-284-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-87939-284-0

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.

Pages: 1128

 

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Fireground Support Operations 1st Edition (2002)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-203-7

This manual replaces the IFSTA Fire Service Ventilation and Forcible Entry manuals and includes valuable information on fire service loss control as it applies to those two disciplines. Written for the advanced firefighter, the tools and techniques discussed in this manual are beyond those discussed in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, and they create an informational bridge to the Company Officer level.

In addition to discussions of fire behavior and size-up that are beyond those discussed in Essentials, this manual also discusses the most current ventilation methods and the most effective forcible entry techniques. The manual also uses numerous case histories as a means of stressing firefighter safety and survival on the fireground. These case histories provide examples of how firefighters have been injured or killed because they did not know or follow the principles and practices recommended in this manual. This is the manual on fireground "truck work," whether your department has a ladder truck or not.

Pages: 324

 

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Respiratory Protection for Fire and Emergency Services 1st Edition (2002)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-204-5

This 1st edition of the IFSTA Respiratory Protection for Fire and Emergency Services manual takes the place of the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (2nd edition) manual that was specific to the fire service and limited to the use of SCBA. In developing this manual, the IFSTA material review committee and the editor worked to include all types of respiratory hazards faced by personnel during emergency responses and the appropriate protection that must be worn. The committee recognized that changes in respiratory hazards, technology, regulations, and operational requirements justified a totally new approach to the subject and, therefore, adopted a new format for the manual. The manual is divided into two sections: the first dealing with administrative topics and the second with operational topics. While all of the information is needed for a comprehensive understanding of respiratory protection, the first section may be of greater value to personnel who must deal with selecting, purchasing, and maintaining respiratory protection in addition to facepiece fit testing. The operational section is directed toward the operational use, maintenance, and wearing of respiratory protection, along with emergency scene topics that interest the emergency responder.

Fire and emergency services organizations (public or private) must have an established respiratory protection program, including guidelines for use, maintenance, facepiece fit testing, and training. It is the intent of this manual to provide the necessary direction for such organizations in meeting the requirements for a respiratory protection program.

Pages: 356

 

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IFSTA Library

Author/Publisher: IFSTA

The current IFSTA library includes:
Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook (1st)
Aircraft (4th)
Awareness Level Haz Mat (2nd)
Building Construction (2nd)
Chief Officer (2nd)
Company Officer (4th)
Emergency Management (1st)
Essentials of Fire Fighting (5th)
Fire and Life Safety Educator (2nd)
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems (3rd)
Fire Investigator (1st)
Fireground Support Operations (1st)
Fire Service Search and Rescue (7th)
Foam Fire Fighting (2nd)
Ground Ladders (9th)
Haz Mat First Responder (3rd)
Haz Mat: Managing the Incident (3rd)
Hose (8th)
Industrial Emergency Services (2nd)
Industrial Exterior and Structural Fire Brigades (1st)
Inspection and Code Enforcement (6th)
Instructor (7th)
Introduction to Fire Origin and Cause (3rd)
Loss Control (1st)
Marine Fire Fighting (Land-Based) (1st)
Marine Fire Fighting (Shipboard) (1st)
Orientation and Terminology (4th)
Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services (1st)
Public Information Officer (1st)
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator (2nd)
Respiratory Protection (1st)
Safety Officer (1st)
Technical Rescue for Structural Collapse (1st)
Telecommunicator (1st)
Vehicle Extrication (2nd)
Wildland Fire Fighting for Structural Firefighters (4th)

 

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Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Firefighters 1st Edition (2001)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-195-2

The responsibility for fire suppression on vessels moored in or passing through an area belongs to the local jurisdiction. This text was written to provide training assistance to shoreside fire service personnel who respond to those fire emergencies. It covers subjects pertaining to the maritime environment, shipboard fire fighting strategies and tactics, and firefighter safety. It addresses the requirements of maritime regulatory organizations such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Transport Canada, and International Maritime Organization and also addresses NFPA® 1405, Guide for Land-Based Fire Fighters Who Respond to Marine Vessel Fires.

Land-based firefighters need to understand their departments' policies and liabilities as they pertain to waterfront and marine incidents. Legal responsibilities and authorities aboard a vessel are different from those for a structure fire on land. This text describes the roles and responsibilities of responding agencies and the concept and implementation of a unified command structure. It also contains preincident and tactical work sheets, stability calculation work sheets, technical data sheets, professional qualifications, and training standards ready for immediate use by fire service personnel.

Pages: 440

 

 

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Principles of Foam Fire Fighting 2nd Edition (2003)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-213-4

The purpose of the manual is to provide municipal, rural, industrial, shipboard, and airport fire and emergency services personnel with knowledge on the selection, production and delivery of all types of foam extinguishing agents.

This book is intended to help fire and emergency responders meet the foam requirements contained in the following NFPA® professional qualifications standards: 472, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1021, 1051, 1081.

Pages: 376

 

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Fire Service Loss Control 1st Edition (1999)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-164-2

This manual covers traditional salvage and overhaul principles and skills and includes information to help fire service personnel understand a broader concept of loss control, which can be applied to all facets of fire service delivery—emergency or nonemergency. Because efficiency, accountability, and professionalism are demanded by their community customers, loss control concepts are important to all fire service providers.

Fire Service Loss Control (1st edition) presents information in a chronological progression from preincident preparation to postincident closure. The intent of the manual is not only to explain and demonstrate effective salvage and overhaul techniques, but also to reemphasize the importance of craftsmanship, pride in the profession, and compassion for those we serve in their times of need. Fully illustrated.

Pages: 117

 

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Essentials of Fire Fighting DVD Firefighter I (23 DVD) (2008)

Author/Publisher: Action Training Systems, Inc.

Firefighter I Series

Firefighter Safety: Part 1
36811
Firefighter Safety: Part II
36812
Fire Behavior
36813
SCBA 1 Introduction
36814
SCBA 2 Use and Maintenance
36815
Personal Protective Clothing
36816
Portable Extinguishers
36817
Ropes and Knots
36818
Fire Control 1
36819
Ladders 1
36820
Ladders 2
36821
Ventilation Basics and Horizontal Procedures
36822
Vertical Ventilation
36823
Fire Hose Basics
36824
Handling Hose
36825
Advancing Hoselines
36826
Fire Streams
36827
Forcible Entry
36828
Fire Detection, Alarms and Communications
36829
Lighting and Power Sources
36830
Property Conservation: Salvage
36831
Property Conservation: Overhaul
36832
Sprinkler Systems
36833

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Responding to Utility Emergencies 1st Edition (2004)

Author/Publisher: Michael Callan
ISBN 10: 1-932235-02-7

This four-color text details safe operating procedures, addresses levels of awareness, and explains hazard and risk evaluation and response implementation for handling electrical and natural gas emergencies. It is packaged with a companion CD-ROM containing the electronic book with full text search capabilities and hot links to case studies and important websites and exercises. This text is absolutely necessary reading for all firefighters (Firefighters I and II).

Also included is a Utility Emergency Field Reference Card that serves as a quick-reference safety checklist for responding to electrical and natural gas incidents. The card addresses hazard identification, scene control, and strategic and tactical considerations.

Pages: 128

 

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Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents 1st Edition (2006)

Author/Publisher: Greg A. Rhoads
ISBN 10: 1-932235-11-6

This is the first emergency response training manual on the entire scope of railroad emergencies addressing the hazards, safe operating procedures, and resources responders can apply to incidents involving rail operations.

The text reviews tank cars, top products transported by railroads, information on locomotives, basics of rail operations and preemergency planning for working with rail carriers. The target audience is the entire emergency response community with prime emphasis on firefighters. The book is packaged with a companion CD containing an electronic version of the text with color graphics, full word-search capabilities, and Web links to important sites.

 

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Compressed Air Foam Systems Handbook 1st Edition (2006)

Author/Publisher: Dominic Colletti
ISBN 10: 0-9663468-5-8

The Compressed Air Foam Systems Handbook is “the Bible” on the use of compressed air foam for structure and wildland urban interface fire fighting. It is intended as the primary text for all personnel needing to develop knowledge and skill levels required to efficiently adopt and use this new technology. With an easy-to-read format and over 350 color photos, this text covers changes in strategy and tactics that are vital to optimize the use of CAFS to meet the objectives of increased firefighter safety and reduced property damage. The author incorporates real-world lessons learned from over 20 years of fireground experience with the application of compressed air foam.

It covers several case studies of structure fire attack using CAFS, how to choose which nozzle works best, a sample SOP on calculating compressed air foam delivery rate for structure fire fighting, CAFS effects on fire origin and cause investigations, and common-sense ideas for an effective departmental CAFS implementation strategy. This manual has high value for chief officers, training officers, line firefighters, pump operators, and arson investigators.

Pages: 228

 

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Class A Foam 1st Edition (1998)

Author/Publisher: Dominic Colletti
ISBN 10: 0-9663468-0-7

This book is the most comprehensive one available on the subject of Class A foam, a chemical additive that when mixed with water forms a foam solution that is much more effective than plain water in suppressing fires.

From the definition of Class A foam to how to use compressed air foam systems (CAFS), this book will increase your department’s ability to stop a structure fire. According to the author, "The use of Class A foam and CAFS can enhance the fire-suppression capability of water up to five times, thus dramatically improving the service it provides to its customers."

The text includes how to stop a structure fire in less time than when using water, how the technologies improve firefighter safety, improvements in customer service, real world results using Class A foam, and more.

Pages: 245

 

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Fire Hose Practices 8th Edition (2004)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA
ISBN 10: 0-87939-238-X

Fire Hose Practices (8th edition) provides fire and emergency services responders with an in-depth resource on the most valuable tool for extinguishing fire: fire hose. Topics include the design and construction of various types of fire hose and couplings; proper procedures for cleaning, drying, repairing, storing, and service testing hose; and descriptions of the current generation of fire hose nozzles, appliances, and tools. The manual also contains a variety of methods for loading, unloading, advancing, and carrying fire hose during emergency incidents.

Besides providing information based on the NFPA® 1961, Standard on Fire Hose (2002), the manual includes information that meets the job performance requirement (JPR) for hose operations found in NFPA® 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2002). Besides the information found in the text, easy-to-follow illustrated skills sheets are included at the end of several chapters to assist the reader in learning various loading, unloading, carrying, and deployment procedures for both supply and attack hose (including hose finishes and hose packs). Additional information is found in the glossary and appendices.

Pages: 432

 

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Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Study Guide on CD-ROM 5th Edition (2008)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA/FPP
ISBN 10: 0-87939-290-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-87939-290-1

As with the print version, this CD-ROM study guide may be used with both the Essentials of Fire Fighting (5th edition) manual and the Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th edition) manual. All of the questions are multiple choice and arranged by chapter. The student can specify the number of questions and the range of pages in the manual from which the study questions are chosen. Each time the student uses the program, the questions appear in random order. The student receives immediate feedback as to whether each question was answered correctly or incorrectly. If answered incorrectly, the student is given the page number where the information appears in the manual so that he/she can review the material.

When the student completes the questions, the percent of correct answers is reported. The student can print a study sheet to help review topics that need further study. Students who perform well using this study guide should be prepared to successfully complete a formal course or certification examination.

Requires a Microsoft®-supported version of Windows® and the Adobe® Flash® Player, which is available as a free download.

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Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Instructor Resource Kit Instructor Resource Kit 5th Edition (2007)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA/FPP/Brady

These all-inclusive kits are useful for instructors to keep all of the components of their course based on the Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th edition) manual. Components can be stored together on a shelf and easily located and retrieved when needed. The case keeps the components together when an instructor must travel to the field to teach a course.

The kit includes:
An Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th edition) manual (Note that the first 20 chapters of this manual are identical to the basic Essentials of Fire Fighting manual.)
An Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Curriculum on CD-ROM
An Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Study Guide on CD-ROM
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Clip Art on CD-ROM
A labeled, blank CD-ROM to save customized files

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Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Clip Art 5th Edition (2008)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA/FPP

This disc contains the artwork and photos contained in both the Essentials of Fire Fighting (5th edition) manual and the Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th edition) manual. The image files are named to correspond with the figure numbers in the manuals. All images are in numerical order by chapter. The images on this disc are intended for on-screen computer use only and are set at a screen resolution of 72 dpi.

 

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Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations Curriculum on CD-ROM Curriculum on CD-ROM 5th Edition (2007)

Author/Publisher: IFSTA/FPP
ISBN 10: 0-87939-289-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-87939-289-5

This CD-ROM includes virtually everything required to teach a comprehensive training course to meet the requirements of the 2008 edition of NFPA® 1001. This curriculum CD-ROM was developed to provide instructors and training agencies with all of the resources they need to teach basic fire fighting courses. The curriculum materials are designed to follow both the Essentials of Fire Fighting (5th edition) manual and the Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th edition) manual. The materials are divided into Fire Fighter I and II lessons.

Each lesson contains a detailed, yet simple-to-use instructor presentation outline in Microsoft Word® format. This format allows instructors to customize the files to conform to their own teaching preferences or local procedures if they so choose. Skill evaluation checklists pertinent to each lesson are also provided. Customizable high-quality PowerPoint® presentations also accompany each lesson. These presentations include photos and illustrations from the manuals.

One exciting new feature that has been added for the 5th edition curriculum is the inclusion of a test generator on the curriculum CD-ROM. Questions from each chapter are placed into a test generator provided though our partnership with Brady. This process allows instructors to generate customized tests to meet their needs and suit their preferences.

All of the files on this CD-ROM may be viewed from the disc or copied to a computer hard drive. (It is necessary to copy the files in order to customize them.)

 

 

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Respiratory Protection Clip Art on CD-ROM

Author/Publisher: IFSTA/FPP

The artwork and photos on this disc are taken directly from the Respiratory Protection for Fire and Emergency Services (1st edition) manual. The images are named to correspond with the figure numbers in the manual. All images are in numerical order by chapter. The images on this disc are intended for on-screen computer monitor or projection use only and are at screen resolution (72 dpi).

 

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