IFSTA’s Essentials of Fire Fighting has been THE source for training safe and successful firefighters since the publication of the 1st edition in 1977. Generations of firefighters have built their fire and emergency responder careers based on the knowledge and skills honed with Essentials of Fire Fighting as their companion for basic skills and information for 35 years. Essentials is the standard of practice for fire fighting knowledge and skills in North America and beyond. The 6th edition is completely revised for today’s firefighters and begins the next 35 years of excellence for the manual and for the firefighters who use it. The 6th edition contains all the information and skills needed to meet the requirements for NFPA® 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition.

This manual includes: all new learning objectives, key terms noted in boxes in the margins of each chapter, case histories, and all new review questions in each chapter designed to enhance a student’s understanding. The content is presented in a single column format proven most effective for reading comprehension for adult learners. Warnings, Cautions, and Safety Alerts emphasize safety at all times for new firefighters mastering basic skills. Skill sheets show safe methods for performing each firefighter skill.

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Each chapter clearly delineates Fire Fighter I knowledge and skills from Fire Fighter II addressing each in separate sections of the chapters. Photographs are enhanced with graphics, all illustrations are new and improved there are additional tables to make content more relevant for visual learners. Appendix A is a correlation matrix for all NFPA® 1001 JPR’s referenced to page numbers for each knowledge and skill requirement. Arabic edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition now available. Visit for ordering instructions. Japan edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition now available.

Visit for ordering instructions. IFSTA’s Essentials of Fire Fighting has been THE source for training safe and successful firefighters since the publication of the 1st edition in 1977. Generations of firefighters have built their fire and emergency responder careers based on the knowledge and skills honed with Essentials of Fire Fighting as their companion for basic skills and information for 35 years. Essentials is the standard of practice for fire fighting knowledge and skills in North America and beyond. The 6th edition is completely revised for today’s firefighters and begins the next 35 years of excellence for the manual and for the firefighters who use it. The 6th edition contains all the information and skills needed to meet the requirements for NFPA® 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition.

This manual includes: all new learning objectives, key terms noted in boxes in the margins of each chapter, case histories, and all new review questions in each chapter designed to enhance a student’s understanding. The content is presented in a single column format proven most effective for reading comprehension for adult learners. Warnings, Cautions, and Safety Alerts emphasize safety at all times for new firefighters mastering basic skills. Skill sheets show safe methods for performing each firefighter skill. Each chapter clearly delineates Fire Fighter I knowledge and skills from Fire Fighter II addressing each in separate sections of the chapters. Photographs are enhanced with graphics, all illustrations are new and improved there are additional tables to make content more relevant for visual learners. Appendix A is a correlation matrix for all NFPA® 1001 JPR’s referenced to page numbers for each knowledge and skill requirement.

Arabic edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition now available. Visit for ordering instructions. Japan edition of Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition now available. Visit for ordering instructions.

Which of the following statements about deploying master stream devices is MOST accurate? Firefighters should aim the stream so it enters the structure at an upward angle.

Moving a master stream device can be conducted while the device is in operation. Torrent Full Version here. When a master stream device is directed into a building, it must be positioned far away from the building. Streams that enter an opening at a low or horizontal angle are extremely effective and enable firefighters to maintain control.

Which of the following statements about fires below-ground in structures is MOST accurate? Pat Martino Desperado Rare. It is always impossible to control the fire without entering the basement. After a few minutes of operation of a cellar nozzle, an increase in heat should be detectible. While entering the basement, the fire attack team should descend the stairs behind the protection of a wide-angle fog pattern. If firefighters must enter the basement, a ventilation opening should be made at the end of the basement adjacent to the entry stairway.