IFSTA Essentials 8 2.0.3

The "Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition," Manual serves as an introductory resource for aspiring firefighters, providing fundamental knowledge aligned with the job performance requirements outlined in Chapter 6 (Firefighter I) and Chapter 7 (Firefighter II) of NFPA 1010, Standard for Firefighter, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Airport Firefighter, and Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighter Qualifications, 2023 Edition. This IFSTA application complements the manual's content by offering supplementary educational tools.

Included at no additional cost within this app are Flashcards, Tool and Equipment Identification exercises, and an excerpt from the Firefighter I exam preparation material and audiobook chapters.

Exam Preparation:

• Utilize the 1,271 validated Exam Prep questions to assess your understanding of the manual’s material across all 23 chapters. The system tracks progress and allows review of completed exams to identify areas needing improvement. Missed questions are automatically incorporated into your study deck for targeted review.
• This feature requires an in-app purchase and provides preparation for both Firefighter I and II certifications. All users have complimentary access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1.

Audiobook:

• Access the complete narration of all 23 chapters of "Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition" through this app. The audiobook contains approximately 18 hours of content with features such as offline listening, bookmarking, and playback speed adjustment.
• If purchased via in-app purchase, it supports both Firefighter I and II materials. Users can listen to Firefighter I: Chapter 1 free of charge.

Flashcards:

• Evaluate knowledge of 605 key terms and definitions from all chapters related to Firefighter I and II with this flashcard set. Users can study specific chapters or combine decks as needed. This functionality is offered free of charge.

Tool and Equipment Identification:

• Test your ability to recognize tools and equipment through 300 photographic questions. This feature is available at no cost to all users.

The app encompasses a broad range of topics pertinent to fire service personnel:

• 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 Provision
• 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