Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice

A Complete Facility Fire Brigade Training Solution!

Fire Brigade Training

The Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you the second edition of Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice, a modern integrated teaching and learning system for the four levels of a Facility Fire Brigade:

1. Incipient Facility Fire Brigade Member
2. Advanced Exterior Facility Fire Brigade Member
3. Interior Structural Facility Fire Brigade Member
4. Facility Fire Brigade Leader

Today’s facility fire brigade members protect all types of facilities. As they answer these calls, no gaps in knowledge must compromise their effectiveness or safety in protecting those they serve. Facility fire brigade members need up-to-date, comprehensive training materials to prepare thoroughly for any situation that may arise.

NFPA 1081

This text addresses the 2018 edition of NFPA 1081, Standard for Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications. It also provides essential guidance for compliance with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR § 1910.156 and NFPA 600, Standard on Facility Fire Brigades.

Dynamic Features

The features found in the text will help your students take that extra step to become outstanding fire brigade members. They include:

• Detailed case studies
• Expanded skill drills
• Advice and encouragement from veteran facility brigade leaders

Content

• Chapter  1  Fire Fighter Qualifications and Safety
• Chapter  2  Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines
• Chapter  3  Fire Service Communications
• Chapter  4  Incident Management System
• Chapter  5  Fire Behavior
• Chapter  6  Building Construction
• Chapter  7  Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Chapter  8  Fire Fighter Tools & Equipment
• Chapter  9  Ropes and Knots
• Chapter  10  Response and Size Up
• Chapter  11  Forcible Entry
• Chapter  12  Ladders
• Chapter  13  Search and Rescue
• Chapter  14  Ventilation
• Chapter  15  Water Supply
• Chapter  16  Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams
• Chapter  17  Foam
• Chapter  18  Fire Fighter Survival
• Chapter  19  Salvage and Overhaul
• Chapter  20  Fire Fighter Rehabilitation
• Chapter  21  Fire Suppression
• Chapter  22  Preincident Planning
• Chapter  23  Assisting Special Rescue Teams
• Chapter  24  Terrorism Awareness
• Chapter  25  Fire Detection, Protection & Suppression Systems
• Chapter  26  Fire Cause Determination
• Chapter  27  Fire Brigade Leader
• Appendix  A  NFPA 1081, Standard for Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2018 Edition
• Appendix  B  NFPA 1081, Standard for Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2018 Edition, Correlation Guide