The Complete Teaching and Learning Solution for Firefighter I and Firefighter II with Hazardous Materials Response Courses
Thoroughly revised and updated, the NEW Navigate Premier Access for the Fifth Edition of Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response is the must-have training resource for Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Find a wealth of student and instructor support materials, coupled with the most up-to-date content based on NFPA 1010.
Firefighter Training:
As part of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) standard consolidation initiative, multiple standards that cover firefighters, fire apparatus drivers/operators, airport firefighter, and marine firefighting training have been combined into a single document. The Fifth Edition includes content based on Chapter 6: Firefighter I (from NFPA 1001) and Chapter 7: Firefighter II (from NFPA 1001), which are included in the NFPA 1010, 2024 Edition Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters. Additionally, as part of the NFPA’s standard consolidation initiative, multiple standards that cover hazardous materials have been combined into a single document. NFPA 470, 2022 Edition represents a consolidation and revision of the following stand-alone standards: NFPA 472, NFPA 473, and NFPA 1072. In the Fifth Edition, Appendix A and the Learning Objectives in Chapters 29-36 correlate to relevant professional qualifications in NFPA 470, 2022 Edition: Chapter 7 (from NFPA 1072) and Chapter 9 (from NFPA 1072).
The Fifth Edition is the most comprehensive and accessible resource for today’s fire students. Developed for career and volunteer firefighters, it fully details the complex functions of each job performance requirement for Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Its flexible design and structure allow educators at educational institutions, fire academies, and fire departments to tailor the content to meet the needs of their individual course objectives.
Partnerships with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) ensure that fire instructors are teaching with the most accurate, comprehensive training resources available today.
NFPA Standards:
New Features of Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills with Hazardous Materials Response, Fifth Edition with Navigate Premier Access:
- NEW content meets the intent of NFPA 1010, 2024 Edition Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, which includes Chapter 6: Firefighter I (from NFPA 1001) and Chapter 7: Firefighter II (from NFPA 1001).
- NEW content also meets the intent of NFPA 470, 2022 Edition Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders, which includes Chapter 5: Awareness (from NFPA 1072), Chapter 7: Operations (from NFPA 1072), and Chapter 9: Mission Specific 9.2 Personal Protective Equipment (from NFPA 1072) and 9.6 Product Control (from NFPA 1072).
- NEW streamlined design and more accessible writing style align with today’s learners and promote understanding and retention of key concepts.
- NEW: Each chapter opens with an entire case study and critical thinking questions and ends with detailed answers, enabling students to assess their understanding of key concepts.
- NEW: A full suite of exciting Student Resources includes the premiere of interactive learning modules, Chapter Roadmaps, Chapter Reviews, and a comprehensive Student Learning Guide. It also includes updated, proven learning tools, including the eBook, Audiobook, Slides in PowerPoint format, Skill Drills, Videos, Interactive Lectures, Flashcards, and TestPrep.
Train your firefighters with the most current and comprehensive Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and hazardous materials resources-aligned to today’s NFPA standards and created by world-renowned experts to position every firefighting student for success.
Table of Contents:
Section 1: Firefighter I
Chapter 1: The Fire Service
Chapter 2: Firefighter Health and Safety
Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 4: Fire Service Communications
Chapter 5: Fire Behavior
Chapter 6: Building Construction
Chapter 7: Firefighter Tools and Equipment
Chapter 8: Ropes and Knots
Chapter 9: Portable Fire Extinguishers
Chapter 10: Water Supply Systems
Chapter 11: Fire Hose, Fire Appliances and Tools, and Nozzles
Chapter 12: Ladders
Chapter 13: Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions
Chapter 14: Fire Suppressions
Chapter 15: Forcible Entry
Chapter 16: Ventilation
Chapter 17: Search and Rescue
Chapter 18: Salvage and Overhaul
Chapter 19: Firefighter Survival
Chapter 20: Firefighter Rehabilitation
Chapter 21: Wildland and Ground Cover Fires
Section 2: Firefighter II
Chapter 22: Establishing and Transferring Command
Chapter 23: Advanced Fire Suppression
Chapter 24: Systems of Fire Detection, Suppression, and Smoke Control
Chapter 25: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
Chapter 26: Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
Chapter 27: Assisted Special Rescue Teams
Chapter 28: Understanding Fire Investigation
Section 3: Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
Chapter 29: Hazardous Materials Regulations, Standards, and Laws
Chapter 30: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards
Section 4: Hazardous Materials Operations Level
Chapter 31: Properties and Effects
Chapter 32: Understanding the Hazards
Chapter 33: Estimating Potential Harm and Planning a Response
Chapter 34: Implementing the Planned Response
Section 5: Hazardous Materials Operations Level: Mission-Specific
Chapter 35: Hazardous Materials Responder Personal Protective Equipment
Chapter 36: Product Control
Appendix A: NFPA 1010 and NFPA 470 Correlation Grids for Firefighters I and II
Sample:
- View Chapter 32
Chapter 32 Summary
