The Probationary Firefighter: Building Blocks to Success
Each and every firefighter recruit must have certain qualities that will form the foundation of their fire service careers. These qualities can be divided into:
Learning Resources for the Probationary Firefighter
Magazines
Sources for fire related text books and videos
- International Fire Service Training Association
- Fire Engineering Books and Videos
- Brady Books
- Delmar
- NFPA Books, Videos, and Standards
Web sites for standards, regulations, reports, case studies, and more
- National Fire Protection Association
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Fire Academy
- US Fire Administration
- FEMA Independent Study Courses
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Everyone Goes Home
- Firefighter Close Calls
- National Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) fire reports detailing significant lessons learned
- Department of Homeland Security
- National Incident Management System
- Fire Flow Technology
- Fire Tactics.com
- Emergency Vehicle Response
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
Other Sources
In addition to the information sources listed above, every major manufacturer has a detailed web site that also includes the specific details of their equipment. These sites are excellent learning sources for the members of the fire service.
ARMAND F. GUZZI, Jr. has been a member of the fire service since 1987. He is a career firefighter with the City of Long Branch, NJ, and is an instructor for the Monmouth County, NJ, Fire Academy, where he has taught since 1990. He has a Masters Degree in Management and undergraduate degrees in Fire Science, Education, and Business Administration. You can reach Armand by e-mail at: afguzzi@yahoo.com.
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