The FSI Library has full access to all NFPA standards through nfpa.org. To access any of the standards listed below, please contact FSI library staff at any time by emailing fsi-library@illinois.edu, or by calling 217-333-8925 between the hours of 8-5, Monday through Friday.
NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
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.
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 
Mitigation of the Rural Fire Problem: Strategies Based on Original Research and Adaptation of Existing Best Practices by 
Principles of Foam Fire Fighting by 
The Rural Firefighting Handbook by 
Rural Rescue and Emergency Care by These organizational publications provide in-depth coverage of a variety of topics related to rural emergencies.
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