General Web Resources
- American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)The ASABE library allows you to search ASABE publications, such as journals, conference proceedings, textbooks, and lecture series. Search by phrase or keyword.
- UIUC College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences Extension Department: Agricultural Safety PageThis link goes to the Agricultural Safety page of the UIUC ACES College Illinois Extension. They are involved in efforts such as "Farm Safety Day," and collaborations with farmdoc for webinars on farm safety.
- OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Agricultural Operations HazardsThis page gives an overview of common farm hazards.
- Rural Information Center (RIC)The RIC is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture National Agriculture Library, and offers various publications and resources on topics including rural education and disaster assistance.
- Rural Fire Department Resources for Local Officials"Rural fire- and volunteer-fire departments have unique needs... The resources at this website are provided as an assistive tool specialized for this branch of the rural first responder. It includes information on free training programs, statistical data, and publications on fire-related topics."
Manure Pits
- PennState Extension - Manure Gas SafetyAn overview of what harmful gases are associated with manure, the signs of exposure, and ways to protect yourself.
- PennState Extension - Manure Pit Safety ArticlesThese articles deal with the specific dangers and emergencies associated with manure storage in confined spaces.
IFSI Resources
- IFSI Agricultural Rescue brochureThis document briefly describes the objectives of the Agricultural Rescue course offered at IFSI.
- Public Fire Education Planning for Rural Communities: A Five Step ProcessThis document is a guide, provided by the US Fire Administration, that helps rural communities create fire plans.
Codes & Standards
To access any of the standards listed below, sign in at nfpa.org (an account is free). Click on "For Professionals." Click on "List of Codes and Standards" then search for the following codes. You may access codes as "read only" for free at the website. However, you will not be able to print codes without purchasing them.
NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
About this Page
The resources on this page provide an overview of various rural emergency topics. Resources will include information about the subtopics featured on the Grain Bin, Farm Equipment, and Large Animal tabs, and can be considered well-rounded and comprehensive resources for any course taken in the IFSI Agricultural Program. Resources on manure safety are also on this page.
Titles from the IFSI Library
The following books are available for loan to Illinois residents. Each entry links to our catalog, which allows users to place materials requests. Please see the instructions on the IFSI Home tab.
Fire Service Search and Rescue by Call Number: TH 9120 .If2R16ISBN: 087939255XPublication Date: 2005-01-01Covers various topics in search and rescue, including: silo rescue, agricultural incidents, and hazardous materials.
Mitigation of the Rural Fire Problem: Strategies Based on Original Research and Adaptation of Existing Best Practices by Call Number: TH9120.U55 2007ISBN: 1484186125Publication Date: 2013-04-23This is a report done by the U.S. Fire Administration to examine what can be done to reduce the high death rate from fire in rural America.
Principles of Foam Fire Fighting by Call Number: TH 9120 .If2 Fo68 2003ISBN: 879392134Publication Date: 2003-03-01A go-to source for information about different types of foam, fires requiring foam, and tactics for dispensing fires.
The Rural Firefighting Handbook by Call Number: TH 9120 .R88D31 2012ISBN: 0966346831Publication Date: 2002-08-01Tells the unique nature of rural fires, and discusses various rural fire fighting tactics including planning, necessary response times, and organizational design.
Rural Rescue and Emergency Care by Call Number: TH9402 .R20 R881 1993ISBN: 0892030755Publication Date: 1993-01-01Presents rescue tactics and basic medical technique for tractor overturns, combine accidents, grain bin entrapment, and animal accidents.
Additional Publications
These organizational publications provide in-depth coverage of a variety of topics related to rural emergencies.
- Farm Rescue byCall Number: RC965 .A5 1999ISBN: 0935817328Publication Date: 1999-02-01Provides an overview of basic farm emergencies and procedures necessary for firefighters and first responders.
- Fire Protection in Rural America: A Challenge for the Future byCall Number: TH 9120 .R88 F514 1994Publication Date: 1994-01Raises awareness for the need of new resources and increased protection to address rural fire and wildfires.
- The Rural Fire Problem in the United States byCall Number: TH 9120 .R88F35 1998Publication Date: 1998-08Describes the differences between urban and rural fires, and the necessary precautions to take when fighting rural fires. Report details include quantitative data on causes of fires, where fires occur, and outside versus structural fires.
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