The following publications cover topics related to MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI). For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Ground Cover Fire Fighting for Structural Firefighters, First Edition Manual
New $58 to $68
This manual is for emergency responders who encounter fast-moving fires that are commonly referred to as ground cover fires or brush fires, as opposed to forest or wildland fires. This book combines information from three trusted sources, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The information in this manual presents organized, safe, and effective responses to ground cover fires.
Firefighter’s Handbook on Wildland Firefighting Strategy, Tactics and Safety, Fourth Edition Manual
New $64 to $75
Comprehensive guide on wildland firefighting strategies, safety, and tactics, updated to meet current NFPA and NWCG standards for fire personnel.
Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Course Workbook
New $37
This workbook is for the student to review the material in each chapter, to support classroom and online instruction. It is ideal for homework assignments. The workbook includes more than 3,000 questions and activities covering all 27 chapters of Essentials 7.
Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness, Fourth Edition Manual
New $71 to $84
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase in print or as an e-book.
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Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Manual and Course Workbook Package
New $115
Save when you purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Manual and Course Workbook Package.
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Ninth Edition Manual
New $67 to $79
A safe and effective fire service must have capable instructors delivering effective training. This manual is the IFSTA source for instructor training. This text includes all NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, (2019) Levels I, II and III JPRs.
A Tribute to the Fire Service of Missouri
New $25
Read entertaining and informative stories about the Firefighters Service in Missouri.
Essentials of Fire Fighting, Seventh Edition Manual
New $79 to $93
This all new seventh edition Essentials of Fire Fighting manual meets all of the NFPA 1001, 2019 JPRs and is the complete source for firefighter recruit and refresher training.
Emergency Medical Responder: First on the Scene, 11th Edition Manual
New $140
This manual provides clear, first responder-level training for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil and industrial personnel. The text is based on the new National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responders. This edition has been fully updated for consistency with the latest industry standards. It also covers new topics recently introduced into emergency medical responder programs.
Fire Prevention Applications, Second edition Manual
New $69 to $82
This NEW updated text presents fire prevention methods for comprehensive risk reduction strategies in detail. Community coalition building to solve present-day community risk challenges is emphasized.
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Eighth Edition Manual
New $84 to $99
This manual provides fire and emergency services personnel and civilian inspectors with the basic information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) of NFPA 1031 for Level I and Level II fire inspectors. Chapters are delineated with two clearly marked sections: the first section for Level I information, followed by a second section for Level II information.
Plans Examiner Blueprints
New $39
These blueprints are designed to support the information in the Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition Manual. They are referenced in various locations throughout the manual and intended to provide the student with an example of what they will encounter when performing the tasks of a plans examiner.
Fire Protection, Detection, and Suppression Systems, Fifth Edition Manual
New $74 to $87
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize fire service members and other interested personnel with the components, design, maintenance, operation, testing and inspection of common fire protection, detection and suppression systems. The scope of this manual is to provide up-to-date information on fire protection, detection and suppression systems.
Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition Manual
New $57 to $67
This manual is for fire department staff and others who review plans for compliance with fire and building codes to ensure public safety in the built environment. Its content is appropriate for any plan examiners in fire prevention divisions, fire marshal bureaus, building departments and community risk reduction organizations.
Building Construction Related to the Fire Service, Fourth Edition Manual
New $67 to $78
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase in print or as an e-book.
To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.
Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services, Second Edition Manual and Blueprints Package
New $86 to $95
This manual is for fire department staff and others who review plans for compliance with fire and building codes to ensure public safety in the built environment. The blueprints are referenced in various locations throughout the manual and intended to provide the student with an example of what they will encounter when performing the tasks of a plans examiner.
Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition Manual
New $110
This manual prepares aspiring and current incident safety officers (ISOs) to meet and exceed the specific job requirements outlined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition.
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Third Edition
New $76 to $89
The new editions of IFSTA’s fire apparatus driver/operator training materials mark a new approach to training driver/operators. The Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, Thfive5 chapters relevant to aerial apparatus. Personnel on departments that operate both types of apparatus now only need one manual and one curriculum for training.
Fire Officer Principles and Practice, Enhanced Fourth Edition Manual
New $105
This manual covers the entire spectrum of the 2014 Edition of NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Sixth Edition Manual
New $68 to $80
Airport firefighters, airport driver operators, and airport crew chiefs will use this text to meet the most current NFPA, FARs and ICAO requirements. This manual provides the information firefighters need to effectively perform the tasks for aircraft rescue and fire fighting and to complete airport firefighter certification.
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Handbook and Exam Prep Package
New $106
Save when you purchase the Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Handbook and Exam Prep Package.
Fire and Emergency Services Safety Officer, Second Edition Manual
New $64 to $75
Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available for purchase as an e-book.
To order publications for a tax-exempt organization, contact extpubs@missouri.edu for instructions.
Command and Control: ICS, Strategy Development, and Tactical Selections, Book 2, Second Edition Manual
New $74 to $87
This book details the basic processes that apply to all incidents as well as some of the specific procedures necessary to make effective decisions at certain common occupancies. It covers incident scene decision-making in depth, presenting the two current and successful methodologies for making emergency decisions.
Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator, Third Edition Exam Prep
New $29
Prepare for firefighter certification with comprehensive exam prep, featuring 953 questions from the "Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator" handbook.
Fire Service Technical Search and Rescue, Eighth Edition Manual
New $69 to $81
This manual is a primary training text for Level I Rescuers, presenting the knowledge and skills for fire service search and technical rescue for Level I Rescuers to safely and effectively conduct Operations-level rescues as defined in NFPA 1006. It also supports the corresponding chapters of NFPA 1670, Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents (2014 Edition).