Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills
Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The History and Orientation of the Fire Service
Chapter 2. Fire Fighter Qualifications and Safety
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 and 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, and Foam
Chapter 17. Fire Fighter Survival
Chapter 18. Salvage and Overhaul
Chapter 19. Fire Fighter Rehabilitation
Chapter 20. Wildland and Ground Fires
Chapter 21. Fire Suppression
Chapter 22. Preincident Planning
Chapter 23. Fire and Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 24. Emergency Medical Care
Chapter 25. Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
Chapter 26. Assisting Special Rescue Teams
Chapter 27. Hazardous Materials: Overview
Chapter 28. Hazardous Materials: Properties and Effects
Chapter 29. Hazardous Materials: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards
Chapter 30. Hazardous Materials: Implementing a Response
Chapter 31. Hazardous Materials: Scene Safety and Control
Chapter 32. Hazardous Materials: Response Priorities and Actions
Chapter 33. Hazardous Materials: Decontamination Techniques
Chapter 34. Terrorism Awareness
Chapter 35. Fire Prevention and Public Education
Chapter 36. Fire Detection, Protection, and Suppression Systems
Chapter 37. Fire Cause Determination