IFSTA Essentials 8

The Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Manual provides entry-level firefighter candidates with the basic information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in Chapter 6, Firefighter I and Chapter 7, Firefighter II of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition.

Exam Prep:
Use the 1,271 IFSTA®-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 23 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1.

Audiobook:
Purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Audiobook through this IFSTA App. All 23 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 18 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1.

Interactive:
Access visually engaging, self-paced interactive modules covering the learning objectives in all 23 chapters of Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition: Firefighter I and II. Each module combines text, images, videos, interactivity and knowledge checks to enhance the learning experience. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1.

Flashcards:
Review all 605 key terms and definitions found in all 23 chapters between Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition: Firefighter I and II with Flashcards. Study selected chapters or combine the deck together. This feature is FREE for all users.

Tool and Equipment Identification:
Test your tool and equipment Identification knowledge with this feature, which includes 300 photo identification questions. This feature is FREE for all users.

Skill Videos:
Prepare for the hands-on portion of your class by watching Skill Videos. Download videos for offline use and view the steps for each skill. This feature is FREE for all users.

This app covers the following topics:
- Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety
- Operational Scene Safety and Management
- Communications
- Building Construction
- Fire Dynamics
- Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Ropes and Knots
- Ground Ladders
- Forcible Entry
- Structural Search and Rescue
- Tactical Ventilation
- Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams
- Fire Suppression
- Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation
- First Aid Provider
- Incident Scene Operations
- Building Materials, Structural Collapse, and Effects of Fire Suppression
- Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations
- Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires
- Fire Origin and Cause Determination
- Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities
- Community Risk Reduction