Essentials of Fire Fighting (Paperback)

by Ifsta Committee (Author), Richard Hall (Editor), Barbara Adams (Editor), International Fire Service Training Association (Corporate Author)

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Product Description
This manual is designed to provide the firefighter candidate with the information needed to meet the fire-related performance objectives in NFPA 1001, Levels I and II. Contents: Firefighter orientation and safety Fire behavior Building construction Firefighter personal protective equipment Portable extinguishers Ropes and knots Rescue and extrication Forcible entry Ground ladders Ventilation Water supply Fire hose Fire streams Fire control Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems Loss control Protective evidence for fire cause determination Fire department communications Fire prevention and public fire education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 716 pages
• Publisher: Fire Protection Publication; 4th edition (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879391499
• ISBN-13: 978-0879391492
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #88,809 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Significantly Improved from 3rd Edition, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

The 4th edition is much more current about methods and techniques than the 3rd edition. Materials covered span various types of tools and techniques that may be used to perform specific activities (i.e., ventilation). The description of understanding necessary for satisfactory completion of the certification exams is clearly written. Additionally, everyone who plans to pursue Fire Fighter certification in Pa. should use the 4th Ed. of "Essentials" because it has been selected as the reference for all testing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to needed skills, March 24, 2000

By	"dafyddca" (California) - See all my reviews

The Fourth Edition of IFSTA Essentials is very different from the third edition. Fourth Edition depends more on tables and pictures, and less on text. Thus, in more or less the same number of pages, the reader gets a wider view of the tasks performed by firefighters, but doesn't get as much depth into any one topic. Readers familiar with the Third Edition (like me) will feel something is missing or has been glossed over. Readers without that background will gain a good basic knowledge of the skillset used in the fire service.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Firefighter Review, April 22, 2002

By A Customer

The book is excellent in its layout. Is easy to follow and is a very imformative piece of necessary literature for any firefighter taking firefighter 1. Is very informative on NFPA regulations and guidelines. I was impressed with the detail that was given in the book, our instructor was impressed with this book as well.