Outline of firefighting

Summary

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to firefighting:

Firefighting – act of extinguishing fires. A firefighter fights these fires to prevent destruction of life, property and the environment. Firefighting is a highly technical skill that requires professionals who have spent years training in both general firefighting techniques and specialized areas of expertise.

Essence of firefighting edit

Types of uncontrolled fires edit

Firefighting organizations edit

Agencies edit

Fire departments edit

Unions and professional associations edit

Museums edit

Training establishments edit

History of firefighting edit

History of fire brigades

General firefighting concepts edit

Policy and legislation edit

Operational command and procedures edit

Firefighting lists edit

Glossary of firefighting terms

See also edit

External links edit

  • CDC - NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program