Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition) [Paperback]

IFSTA (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0135151112 | ISBN-13: 978-0135151112 | Edition: 5

Market-leading text for Fire Fighter I and Firefighter II training.  Completely updated to meet NFPA 1001 objectives, the new 5e has been redesigned offering both students and instructors the most comprehensive package available. 

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From the Back Cover

The Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations manual is intended to provide the firefighter candidate with the information needed to meet the fire-related performance objectives in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.  The methods shown throughout the manual have been validated by the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) as accepted methods for accomplishing each task. 

About the Author

The entire Essentials of Fire Fighting manual is written by a single professional writer with more than four decades of fire service training experience.   This ensures consistency of information throughout. 

 

The entire manual is validated by a committee of subject matter experts, representing all levels of the fire service in North America.  This ensures only truly recognized best practices are presented.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1440 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (January 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135151112
• ISBN-13: 978-0135151112
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Basics!, December 30, 2007

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Ray M. Mcgillivray - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Well it's finally here! The long awaited 5th edition. It was worth the wait. They went back to the basics and didn't miss a beat. All the things they took out of the 4th edition are back plus more and it's well explained. They covered each subject in more depth than ever before. In this particular edition they added first aid for firefighters and Haz-mat/Decon. You won't be a Haz-mat tech or an EMT after reading it but it covers enough. It's pricier than earlier editions but it comes with its own study guide on CD. Well worth the price. The other edition only covers the firefighting aspect without the first aid and haz-mat. Go out and get yours today! You won't be disappointed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IFSTA 5E Reveiw, May 3, 2008

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Douglas J. Neath "Ditch Doctor Doug" (Concord, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Nicely done!
After reading through this book one will know there's more to firefighting than putting the wet stuff on the hot stuff!
This book is divided into sensible segments and all the information is pertinent to the tasks at hand!
An excellent tool for training!

Doug Neath
Training Chief, City of Concord VFD

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Materials for Fire Service, May 31, 2008

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Kris M. Pelster "fire from within" (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I am very pleased with IFSTA's new Essentials book. The updated material, pictures and sections have taken this fire training manual to another level. This is the book for you if you are serious about learning NFPA standards and common fire service strategies and tactics.