Librarian
IFSI Library Information
Library Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Special operating hours may be held during events.
IFSI Library Staff:
Lian Ruan, Head Librarian: lruan@illinois.edu
Diane Richardson, Reference & User Training Librarian: dlrichar@illinois.edu
David Ehrenhart, Archivist and Metadata Librarian: ehrenha1@illinois.edu
General Resources
Technology in the fire service is a broad term- it covers anything from fire pumps to computers to the protective clothes firefighters wear. Firefighting technology has come a long way over time, however the field of firefighting values tradition. This means that a lot of fire departments are apprehensive to adopt new technologies, even if they are safer and more effective.
Image courtesy of Fire Engineering
Technology in the fire service has come a long way over the years. Check out the video below to learn about historical firefighting technology!
- The History Of FirefightingThis page from the Merrimack Fire Service also provides a great overview of the history of fire fighting! Starting in the 1600s, the page outlines the evolution of firefighting technology through the years.
- A brief history of the fire service: From ancient equipment to modern technologyThis article from Fire Rescue 1 describes the evolution of firefighting technology, specifically emphasizing the importance of understanding historical practices and their impacts on current firefighting technology.
- NFPA Codes and Standards
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes over 300 codes and standards that are used around the world! They are written with the intent of minimizing the harmful effects of fires, such as injury and death, as well as property damage. Many of these codes and standards deal directly with firefighting technology, from PPE to sprinkler systems. You can access the NFPA Codes and Standards both online and in person at the IFSI Library.
IFSI Resources
Linked below are materials that can be found at the IFSI Library. If you are not local, these materials and many others can be sent to your local library via Interlibrary Loan! More books, articles, and other resources can be found by searching our catalog.
Fire fighter safety and survival, 2015 by Call Number: TH9145 .Z56 2015 2nd ed.This book serves as a guide for firefighters' safety.
Historical building construction : design, materials and technology, 2010 by Call Number: TH3361 .F75 2010 2nd ed.Publication Date: 2010This book outlines historical building construction, specifically reviewing the technology used both to build these structures and to protect them in case of fire.
Introduction to fire protection and emergency services by Call Number: TH9241 .K55 2015 5th ed.Publication Date: 2015This book is an introduction to emergency services and the specific technology and practices used to fight fires.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Safety by Call Number: UG1242.D7.Un5 2017ISBN: 0998729515Publication Date: 2017-04-01This is a textbook which serves as the required body of knowledge needed to pass a recommended course of study to pass a qualifying exam and earn a certificate recognized by both academia and the industry.
