Outline of firefighting

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

Contents

• Essence of firefighting
• Types of uncontrolled fires
• Agencies
• Fire departments
• Unions and professional associations
• Museums
• Training establishments
• History of firefighting
• Policy and legislation
• Operational command and procedures
• Firefighting lists
• References

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.