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Essentials of Fire Fighting

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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.

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.

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.

After studying this well written publication from front to back I can professionally say that all NFPA standards are demonstrated and tactfully explained. All levels of firefighters can use the information in this fine book to build on from "rookie" up to "Chief". The book has easy to read and follow information, and very basic graphics and easy to comprehend diagrams. As an instructor I can not recommend a better textbook for the modern firefighter.

i've taught the fire academy using the textbook. it is a very good book for beginning firefighters as well as those who been firefighters for a while.

jim davis

This book is great for beginners. It demonstrates everything one must know to be a good firefighter. Also helps you get started in the fire service.

A must-read for anyone interested in emergency services work!

Im just starting out with my FF1 classes and the book is a lot better then the third editon, more picture, deeper explenations, and most important more topics, the state requres the Essentials of Firefighting 3rd or 4th edition The fourth edition is by far the best, it covers allmost everything you MIGHT encounter on a scene......This is a breat Firefighter book, although it doesnt cover any medical ops it just as good.

So, I'm very happy with my purchase, I wanted a new copy to replace a very old one I already had. No pen marks or highlighted areas. A few pages were bent over, but I guess thats expected.

very good and it was alot cheaper than the new edition...has the same information as the new edition

When I placed the order i placed an expedite on the order to get here sooner. However, it has been 6 days since order was placed and still no book. DO NOT PAY FOR THE EXPEDITE SERVICE....ITS A RIP OFF!!!