NFPA 1700:2026

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 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Background
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 Firefighting 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 Firefighting Protective Clothing and Equipment Characteristics and Limitations
8.1 Scope.
8.2 Purpose.
8.3 Application.
8.4 Thermal Testing Requirements for Firefighter Protective Clothing and Equipment.
8.5 Firefighter Protective Clothing (NFPA 1970).
8.6 Station/Work Uniform (NFPA 1970).
8.7 SCBA and SCBA Face Pieces (NFPA 1970).
8.8 Integrated and Stand-alone PASS (NFPA 1970).
8.9 Thermal Imager — TI (NFPA 1930).
8.10 Elevated Temperature Rope Test (NFPA 2500).
8.11 RIC Bag.
8.12 Flashlight.
8.13 Nozzles (NFPA 1960).
8.14 Hose (NFPA 1970).
8.15 Ladders (NFPA 1960).
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 to Determine Strategy.
9.8 Risk Management Plan.
9.9 Identification of Strategy.
9.10 Strategic Decision.
9.11 Incident Action Plan (IAP).
9.12 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.
10.7 Alternatives.
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 Tactical Consideration — Rehabilitation.
Chapter 12 Fire Specific Tactical Considerations
12.1 Scope.
12.2 Purpose.
12.3 Application.
12.4 Introduction.
12.5 Residential Occupancies.
12.6 Commercial Occupancy Types.
12.7 Structures with Special or Specific Circumstances.
12.8 Battery Technologies.
Chapter 13 Tactical Considerations for Search and Rescue
13.1 Scope.
13.2 Purpose.
13.3 Application.
13.4 General.
13.5 Search.
13.6 Rescue.
Chapter 14 Implementing NFPA 1700
14.1 Scope.
14.2 Purpose.
14.3 Application.
14.4 General.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Template Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines

This guide addresses structural firefighting strategy and tactics as supported by science-based research.