Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition Manual
ManualProduct Overview
IFSTA®’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition provides the essential information firefighters need to meet the job performance requirements for Aircraft Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications contained in the 2024 edition of NFPA 1010: Standard for Fire Fighter; Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator; Airport Fire Fighter; Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters; and Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition was developed with all fire protection organizations in mind. It addresses the use of both structural and ARFF apparatus and equipment, covers responses to civilian and military aircraft incidents, and introduces the theory and practice of aircraft fire fighting and rescue operations.
Training is more than a requirement—it’s the backbone of firefighter competency. When delivered with intention and accuracy, training not only protects personnel but also strengthens a department’s ability to fulfill its core mission. Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 10th Edition ensures instructors are prepared to teach with clarity, authority, and a focus on safety.
Compliance & Standards: This manual equips personnel with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025) for Instructor Levels I, II, and III. It also covers JPRs for Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor In Charge.
Key Features
- Chapter References
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
Key Updates and Changes
- Inclusion of discussion questions to reinforce key content
- New and updated skills sheets
- Updated fire behavior based on the latest research from UL-FSRI
- Updated content on the use of foam including Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam
- Added content on aircraft electrical hazards, the use of elevated waterways, gas cooling, and lithium battery fires
Table of Contents
ChaptersChapter 01 - Airport Familiarization
Chapter 02 - Aircraft Familiarization
Chapter 03 - Hazards
Chapter 04 - Safety
Chapter 05 - Communications
Chapter 06 - Rescue
Chapter 07 - Extinguishing Agents
Chapter 08 - Fire Fighting Operations
Chapter 09 - Apparatus
Chapter 10 - Driver/Operator
Chapter 11 - Strategies and Tactics
Chapter 12 - Airport/Community Emergency Planning
Appendix A — Chapter and Page Correlation to NFPA 1010 Requirements
Appendix B — Ground Vehicle Guide to Airport Signs and Markings
Appendix C — Additional Sample Terminology
Appendix D — SALT and START Triage
- Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
- ISBN: 9780879397821
- Edition: 7th
- Year: 2025
- Pages: 591
- IFSTA Item Number: 36967
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition Manual
ManualProduct Overview
IFSTA®’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition provides the essential information firefighters need to meet the job performance requirements for Aircraft Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications contained in the 2024 edition of NFPA 1010: Standard for Fire Fighter; Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator; Airport Fire Fighter; Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters; and Facility Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications, 2024 Edition.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, 7th Edition was developed with all fire protection organizations in mind. It addresses the use of both structural and ARFF apparatus and equipment, covers responses to civilian and military aircraft incidents, and introduces the theory and practice of aircraft fire fighting and rescue operations.
Training is more than a requirement—it’s the backbone of firefighter competency. When delivered with intention and accuracy, training not only protects personnel but also strengthens a department’s ability to fulfill its core mission. Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 10th Edition ensures instructors are prepared to teach with clarity, authority, and a focus on safety.
Compliance & Standards: This manual equips personnel with the information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications (2025) for Instructor Levels I, II, and III. It also covers JPRs for Live Fire Instructor and Live Fire Instructor In Charge.
Key Features
- Chapter References
- Key Terms
- Review Questions
- Discussion Questions
Key Updates and Changes
- Inclusion of discussion questions to reinforce key content
- New and updated skills sheets
- Updated fire behavior based on the latest research from UL-FSRI
- Updated content on the use of foam including Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam
- Added content on aircraft electrical hazards, the use of elevated waterways, gas cooling, and lithium battery fires
Table of Contents
ChaptersChapter 01 - Airport Familiarization
Chapter 02 - Aircraft Familiarization
Chapter 03 - Hazards
Chapter 04 - Safety
Chapter 05 - Communications
Chapter 06 - Rescue
Chapter 07 - Extinguishing Agents
Chapter 08 - Fire Fighting Operations
Chapter 09 - Apparatus
Chapter 10 - Driver/Operator
Chapter 11 - Strategies and Tactics
Chapter 12 - Airport/Community Emergency Planning
Appendix A — Chapter and Page Correlation to NFPA 1010 Requirements
Appendix B — Ground Vehicle Guide to Airport Signs and Markings
Appendix C — Additional Sample Terminology
Appendix D — SALT and START Triage
- Publisher: Fire Protection Publications
- ISBN: 9780879397821
- Edition: 7th
- Year: 2025
- Pages: 591
- IFSTA Item Number: 36967
