FFFS Textbook

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills

The FFFS curriculum presents all major fire service topics in a format that is easy to read and understand. Use the following chapter links to test your knowledge of the fire service.

Table of Contents

Chapter	Title
1	The History and Orientation of the Fire Service
2	Fire Fighter Safety
3	Fire Service Communications
4	Incident Command System
5	Fire Behavior
6	Building Construction
7	Portable Fire Extinguishers
8	Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment
9	Ropes and Knots
10	Response and Size-Up
11	Forcible Entry
12	Ladders
13	Search and Rescue
14	Ventilation
15	Water Supply
16	Fire Hose, Nozzles, Streams, and Foam
17	Fire Fighter Survival
18	Salvage and Overhaul
19	Fire Fighter Rehabilitation
20	Wildland and Ground Fires
21	Fire Suppression
22	Preincident Planning
23	Fire and Emergency Medical Care
24	Emergency Medical Care
25	Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
26	Assisting Special Rescue Teams
27	Hazardous Materials Overview
28	Hazardous Materials Properties and Effects
29	Hazardous Materials Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards
30	Hazardous Materials Implementing a Response
31	Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment, Scene Safety, and Scene Control
32	Hazardous Materials Response Priorities and Actions
33	Hazardous Materials Decontamination Techniques
34	Terrorism Awareness
35	Fire Prevention and Public Education
36	Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Systems
37	Fire Cause Determination

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