NFPA 1700:2021

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Units of Measure. 1.5 Measurement Uncertainty. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Advisory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions3.1 General.3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.3.3 General Definitions.Chapter 4 General 4.1 Scope.4.2 Purpose. 4.3 The Need for Research.4.4 America Burning.4.5 Fire Research. 4.6 Summary of Structural Fire Dynamics Research.4.7 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 4.8 Summary of Fire-Fighting Research. Chapter 5 Fundamentals of Fire Science 5.1 Scope. 5.2 Purpose. 5.3 Application. 5.4 General. 5.5 Fire Tetrahedron. 5.6 Fire Chemistry. 5.7 Products of Combustion. 5.8 Fluid Flows. 5.9 Heat Transfer. 5.10 Solid Fuel Load.Chapter 6 Fire Dynamics in Structures 6.1 Scope.6.2 Purpose. 6.3 Application.6.4 General.6.5 Flow Path. 6.6 Wind Influenced Fires. 6.7 Fire Dynamics in Attics. 6.8 Fire Dynamics in Basements. 6.9 Backdraft. 6.10 Fire Gas Ignition/Smoke Explosions. 6.11 Fire Dynamics of Exterior Fires. 6.12 Fire Spread to Nearby Buildings (Exposures). Chapter 7 Building Construction and Structural Considerations 7.1 Scope. 7.2 Purpose. 7.3 Application. 7.4 General. 7.5 Types of Construction. 7.6 Special Structures or Occupancies. 7.7 Emerging Building Features.Chapter 8 Fire-Fighting Protective Clothing and Equipment Characteristics and Limitations 8.1 Scope.8.2 Purpose.8.3 Application.8.4 Thermal Testing Requirements for Fire Fighter Protective Clothing and Equipment. 8.5 Fire-fighting Protective Clothing (NFPA 1971). 8.6 Station/Work Uniform (NFPA 1975).8.7 SCBA and SCBA Face Pieces (NFPA 1981). 8.8 Integrated and Stand-alone PASS (NFPA 1982). 8.9 Thermal Imager — TIC (NFPA 1801). 8.10 Elevated Temperature Rope Test (NFPA 1983). 8.11 RIT Bag. 8.12 Flashlight. 8.13 Nozzles (NFPA 1964). 8.14 Hose (NFPA 1961). 8.15 Ladders (NFPA 1931).Chapter 9 Strategic Considerations 9.1 Scope.9.2 Purpose.9.3 Application.9.4 Pre-Arrival Factors. 9.5 Initial Arrival Factors. 9.6 360-Degree Survey. 9.7 Assessment of Fire Dynamics toDetermine Strategy. 9.8 Risk Management Plan. 9.9 Identification of Strategy. 9.10 Strategic Decision. 9.11 Strategy Implementation. Chapter 10 Tactical Considerations for Fire Control and Extinguishment. 10.1 Scope. 10.2 Purpose. 10.3 Application. 10.4 General. 10.5 Water. 10.6 Air.Chapter 11 Exposure and Hygiene Considerations 11.1 Scope. 11.2 Purpose. 11.3 Application. 11.4 General.11.5 On Scene.11.6 Post-Incident. 11.7 Suppression Specific Concerns. 11.8 Incident Commander and Driver/Operator Specific Concerns. 11.9 Overhaul Specific Concerns. 11.10 Apparatus. 11.11 Support Personnel. 11.12 Operational Hygiene at the Fire Station. 11.13 Fireground Tactical Consideration — Gross On-Scene Decontamination. 11.14 Fireground TacticalConsideration — Rehabilitation.Chapter 12 Fire Specific Tactical Considerations12.1 Scope. 12.2 Purpose.12.3 Application. 12.4 Introduction.12.5 One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Townhomes. 12.6 Concealed Space Fires. 12.7 Garage. 12.8 Manufactured and Modular Dwellings. 12.9 Large Estate Dwellings. 12.10 Buildings Converted to Residential or Multiple Dwellings. 12.11 Multifamily Dwellings. 12.12 Multi-Unit Residential Buildings. 12.13 Abandoned and Vacant Structures. 12.14 Large-Space Buildings. 12.15 Warehouses. 12.16 Variable Grade (Hillside) Building. 12.17 Hospital/Health Institution. 12.18 High-Rise. 12.19 Basement. 12.20 Strip Malls. 12.21 Buildings Under Construction/Demolition. 12.22 Photovoltaic Systems. 12.23 Attic. Chapter 13 Implementing NFPA 1700 13.1 Scope.13.2 Purpose. 13.3 Application.13.4 General. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Template Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines Annex C National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Annex D Informational References

This guide addresses structural fire-fighting strategy, tactics, and tasks as supported by science-based research.