References

Firefighting Basics

Essential Training and Safety

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – www.nfpa.org

• U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) – www.usfa.fema.gov

• Firefighter Nation – www.firefighternation.com

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Firefighter Safety – www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire

Firefighting Tactics & Strategies

Modern Tactics and Incident Management

• Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (IFSTA) – www.ifsta.org

• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Tactical Considerations – www.iafc.org

• National Interagency Fire Center (Wildland Fire Tactics) – www.nifc.gov

• National Fire Academy Training Resources – www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa

Building Construction & Fire Behavior

Understanding Structures and Fire Spread

• International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes – www.iccsafe.org

• Fire Engineering: Building Construction for Fire Service – www.fireengineering.com

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Safety Research Institute – www.fsri.org 

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Fire Research – www.nist.gov/el/fire-research-division

Specialized Firefighting Techniques

Technical, Hazardous, and Rescue Operations

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazardous Materials Standards – www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards

• Technical Rescue Training by FEMA – www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/training

• International Society of Fire Service Instructors (ISFSI) – www.isfsi.org

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Firefighting – www.faa.gov

Additional Resources

Further Learning & Professional Development

• FireRescue1 Training and Education – www.firerescue1.com/training

• National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Training – www.nvfc.org

• Firehouse Magazine Articles and Case Studies – www.firehouse.com

• Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center – www.wildfirelessons.net

This page serves as a hub for key firefighting references. Be sure to check back periodically for updates on training materials and new research developments.