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.
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. It builds on IFSTA’s legacy of equipping firefighters with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing profession. 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.
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
- Chapter 2 consolidates information about operational scene safety and includes NIMS-ICS 100 information.
- 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.
- Chapters for Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams are consolidated into one chapter
- NIMS-ICS 200 information is in Firefighter II, Chapter 1, Incident Scene Operations
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 Reduction
