Firefighter Academy vs IFSTA Essentials 8

Firefighter Academy is a study guide for firefighters and fire company officers. This is an excellent tool to help you pass your initial certification exam with flying colors, or to refresh and keep your skills sharp long after you become certified. This fun interactive quiz software, or "electronic flashcards", provides the most high quality sample questions you will find for firefighters at this price. Now with 100% more Hazmat Ops! There are flashcards, and then there are flashcards! We’ve been at this since the first Palm Pilot! Here are some advanced features that we provide, that set us apart from the competition: —Questions are revised and updated multiple times per year; you can easily email a question to us for an explanation or comment, from right within a quiz —Search for keywords to review questions covering a particular topic (i.e. "fire extinguisher") —Some cards include full color illustrations; most include explanations when these can be helpful —Universal app that supports iPhone and iPads, screen rotation, and all the things you expect in the latest devices —Cards can be bookmarked for quick access later —You can go back and just look at the questions you missed —Advanced score tracking keeps track of your progress daily, weekly, and monthly —GAME CENTER support so you can play with friends, compete on leaderboards, and earn achievements —There are no in-app purchases required to unlock the “real” app -- one purchase for lifetime access Over 500 FIREFIGHTER questions, many with explanations, divided into these chapters: --Fire Service Orientation --Incident Command System --Fire Behavior --Bldg Construction --PPE --Extinguishers --Ropes & Knots --Search & Rescue --Forcible Entry --Ladders --Ventilation --Water Supply --Fire Hose --Fire Streams --Fire Control --Detection Systems --Loss Control --Fire Cause --Communications --Intro to Hazmat Firefighter II Chapters: --Communications II --ICS II --Assisting Special Rescue --Hose Testing --Using Foam --Fire Control II --Detection Systems II --Loss Control II --Fire Cause II --Prevention & Education Plus we have a section of visual picture-based quizzes, because we all like to look at pictures, right? Over 300 FIRE COMPANY OFFICER questions divided into these chapters: --General --Human Resources --Community Relations --Administration --Inspections/Investigations --Emergency Operations --Safety Over 75 DRIVER OPERATOR/UTILITY questions divided into these chapters: --Types of Fire Apparatus --Inspection and Maintenance --Operating Emergency Vehicles --Positioning Apparatus --Apparatus Testing (we're planning on adding Pumper questions in a future update) Over 100 HAZMAT OPS questions divided into these chapters: As a special bonus, we're added more quizzes covering these related topics: --Medical First Responder (over 125 questions) --NIMS IS-700 (over 25 questions) --Wildland Fire (25 questions) --CPR Reference Guide THAT'S WELL OVER A THOUSAND QUESTIONS TOTAL!

This IFSTA App supports the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition. The Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Manual provides entry-level firefighter candidates with the basic information necessary to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in Chapter 6, Firefighter I and Chapter 7, Firefighter II of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition. Exam Prep: Use the 1,271 IFSTA®-validated Exam Prep questions to confirm your understanding of the content in the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Manual. The Exam Prep covers all 23 chapters of the Manual. Exam Prep tracks and records your progress, allowing you to review your exams and study your weaknesses. In addition, your missed questions are automatically added to your study deck. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1. Audiobook: Purchase the Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition, Audiobook through this IFSTA App. All 23 chapters are narrated in their entirety for 18 hours of content. Features include offline access, bookmarks, and the ability to listen at your own speed. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1. Interactive: Access visually engaging, self-paced interactive modules covering the learning objectives in all 23 chapters of Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition: Firefighter I and II. Each module combines text, images, videos, interactivity and knowledge checks to enhance the learning experience. This feature requires an in-app purchase and includes both Firefighter I and II. All users have free access to Firefighter I: Chapter 1. Flashcards: Review all 605 key terms and definitions found in all 23 chapters between Essentials of Fire Fighting, 8th Edition: Firefighter I and II with Flashcards. Study selected chapters or combine the deck together. This feature is FREE for all users. Tool and Equipment Identification: Test your tool and equipment Identification knowledge with this feature, which includes 300 photo identification questions. This feature is FREE for all users. Skill Videos: Prepare for the hands-on portion of your class by watching Skill Videos. Download videos for offline use and view the steps for each skill. This feature is FREE for all users. This app covers the following topics: - Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety - Operational Scene Safety and Management - Communications - Building Construction - Fire Dynamics - Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment - Portable Fire Extinguishers - Ropes and Knots - Ground Ladders - Forcible Entry - Structural Search and Rescue - Tactical Ventilation - Fire Hose, Hose Operations, and Hose Streams - Fire Suppression - Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation - First Aid Provider - Incident Scene Operations - Building Materials, Structural Collapse, and Effects of Fire Suppression - Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations - Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires - Fire Origin and Cause Determination - Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities - Community Risk Reduction