Topic outline of firefighting

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Firefighting is the act of extinguishing destructive fires. A firefighter fights these fires and prevents destruction of life, property and the environment. Firefighting is a highly technical profession which requires years of training and education to become proficient in.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and introduction to firefighting:

Fire portal

[edit] Essence of firefighting

Main article: Firefighting

[edit] Types of uncontrolled fires

Main article: Uncontrolled fire

[edit] Firefighting organizations

[edit] Agencies

[edit] Fire departments

[edit] Unions and professional associations

[edit] Museums

London Fire Brigade Museum

[edit] Training establishments

Fire Service College

[edit] History of firefighting

Main article: History of fire brigades

[edit] Basic firefighting concepts

[edit] Policy and legislation

[edit] Operational command and procedures

[edit] Firefighting lists

Main article: Glossary of firefighting terms

[edit] See also

[edit] External links