Mission of the fire service The primary mission of the fire service is to save
lives, protect property, and the environment through
prevention, education, suppression, rescue, and
salvage activities.
NFPA 470 Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction
(WMD) Standard for Responders, 2022 Edition.
NFPA 1006 Standard for Technical Rescue Personnel
Professional Qualifications, 2021 Edition.
NFPA 1026 Standard for Incident Management Personnel
Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition.
NFPA 1030 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire
Prevention Program Positions, 2024 Edition.
NFPA 1091 Standard for Traffic Incident Management Personnel
Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition.
NFPA 1225 Standard for Emergency Services Communications,
2022 Edition.
NFPA 1401 Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training
Reports and Records, 2017 Edition.
NFPA 1410 Standard on Training for Emergency Scene
Operations, 2020 Edition.
NFPA 1452 Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct
Community Risk Reduction for Residential
Occupancies, 2020 Edition.
NFPA 1550 Standard for Emergency Responder Health and
Safety, 2024 Edition.
,Firefighter I and II Exam (Roles, Equipment, and Community Risk Reduction)
NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical
Program for Fire Departments, 2022 Edition.
NFPA 1700 Guide for Structural Fire Fighting, 2021 Edition.
NFPA 1710 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of
Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical
Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by
Career Fire Departments, 2020 Edition.
NFPA 1 Fire Code, 2021 Edition.
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems,
2022 Edition.
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2021 Edition.
NFPA 1900 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire
Apparatus, and Automotive Ambulances, 2024
Edition.
NFPA 1970 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and
Proximity Firefighting, Work Apparel and Open-Circuit
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for
Emergency Services, and Personal Alert Safety
Systems (PASS), 2024 Edition.
NFPA 1910 Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance,
Refurbishment, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service
Emergency Vehicles and Marine Firefighting Vessels,
2024 Edition.
Duties of a firefighter Fire suppression, rescue operations, and various
activities involved in controlling and extinguishing
fires.
, Firefighter I and II Exam (Roles, Equipment, and Community Risk Reduction)
Tools and equipment requiring Tools and equipment that firefighters need
specialized training specialized training to operate.
Roles and responsibilities of a The duties of a firefighter versus a company officer.
firefighter
Agencies firefighters interact with Other agencies that firefighters typically interact with.
History of the fire service The evolution of firefighting from bucket brigades in
ancient Egypt to modern firefighting practices.
Fire department mission statement A statement that communicates the purpose and
goals of the department to its firefighters and the
public.
Fire service An organization that works tirelessly for the
betterment of society.
Firefighting Not just an occupation, but a way of life rich with
pride and tradition.
Great Chicago Fire A significant incident in 1871 that led to changes in
the fire service.
Hotel Vendome Fire A fire in Boston in 1972 that influenced fire service
development.
World Trade Center Attacks The events of September 11, 2001, that impacted the
fire service.
The Station Nightclub Fire A 2003 fire in Rhode Island that contributed to fire
service changes.