IFSTA’s Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Firefighter I provides entry-level firefighter candidates with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in Chapter 6, Firefighter I of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition. Choose the content to meet your exact training needs! Essentials 8th Edition now provides the option to purchase Firefighter I as a standalone book.

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 learning and knowledge retention for adult learners.

Firefighter candidates who require training to the NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Levels can now access this content in Hazardous Materials for First Responders, 6th Edition.

Key features of this manual:

• Chapter References
• Key Term Definitions
• Review Questions
• Discussion Questions
• Appendix A – Correlation to NFPA 1010
• 117 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

Firefighter I

Chapter List

• 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