IFE Examinations - Recommended Reading List

Candidates should be aware that this reading list is advisory rather than definitive and they will need to consider the items it contains
selectively. Candidates should use the published syllabus for the examination as their guide in deciding what reading materials they need to
help them prepare for the examination. The IFE recommends that all candidates should read widely in order to extend the depth and breadth
of their knowledge and understanding.

The Institution does not recommend that candidates should buy every resource listed for each exam they take. In addition, it should not be
inferred that other resources are unsuitable because they are omitted from the reading list. Candidates are also advised to review past
examination papers and sample questions. Past papers, together with the associated examiner reports on the papers, can be downloaded,
free of charge, from the IFE website.

The IFE has applied the following criteria in determining which resources should be included on this recommended reading list:
 the resource provides information which will be of benefit to the candidate in their professional life, providing depth and breadth of
understanding;
 the resource contains some information that will be relevant to part of the specified examination unit;
 the resource is recognised by industry professionals as providing valuable information.

Those books with a yellow background can be supplied directly by the IFE. To order direct, please follow this hyperlink:
http://www.ife.org.uk/shop/category_view. (Please select the appropriate publisher from the menu on the left of the page.) Please also note
that if you require books that are being featured in the IFE book sale they cannot be bought through the online bookstore but will need to be
ordered directly from Jo Fearnley on the email address below.

Those books with a green background can be ordered on your behalf by the IFE. Please contact Jo Fearnley for prices and delivery times at
joanne.fearnley@ife.org.uk

Updated: November 2014

 Book title Publisher Author L3 Dip L4 Cert

Fire Engineering Science

 
IFE in association with Stevenson
Fire Engineering Science Self Study Guide (IFE81) IFE
College Edinburgh

The Chemistry of Combustion. Bibliolife J. Newton Friend

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Fire Service Manuals Vol 1 Fire Service Technology, Equipment &
Media: Physics and Chemistry for Firefighters. (IFE 33)
TSO HM Fire Service Inspectorate
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Fire Service Manuals Vol 1 Fire Service Technology, Equipment
TSO HM Fire Service Inspectorate
and Media: Hydraulics, Pumps and Water Supplies. (IFE 36)

Introduction to Fire Dynamics Wiley and Sons Drysdale

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Sax’s Handbook of Dangerous Substances.
(Regularly updated: recommend the use of reference copies
rather than purchase)
N Sax &
R Lewis  
Croner’s Dangerous Substances.
 
Wolters
(Regularly updated: recommend the use of reference copies
Kluwer
rather than purchase.)
Practical Hydraulics 2
nd
Edition Taylor & Francis Melvyn Kay

Fundamentals of Physics Wiley & Sons Halliday et al
 
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Formula Booklet IFE Website
http://www.ife.org.uk/Preparing-for-Examinations (Free download) Richard Fowler

Fire Service Manual Volume 2 Fire Service Operations –

Electricity
TSO HM Fire Service Inspectorate
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2 Fire Service Operations:
Petrochemical Incidents. (IFE 44)
TSO HM Fire Service Inspectorate
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 3 Fire Safety: Fire Protection of
Buildings (IFE 47)
TSO HM Fire Service Inspectorate
 
BS5908 Fire Precautions in Chemical Plants TSO
 
Leadership & Management L3 Dip L4 Cert

Handbook of Management and Leadership Thorogood John Adair

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A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice Kogan Page Michael Armstrong  
Fire and Rescue Service Partnership Working Toolkit for Local
Area Agreements
 
Management Theory and Practice Thomson Learning G A Cole and P Kelly  
“Leadership and Management”
http://www.ife.org.uk/Preparing-for-Examinations
IFE website
(Free download)
Glenys Southworth  

Aviation Fire Operations L3 Dip L4 Cert

Heliport Manual Doc 9261 Part 1. 3rd Edition. ICAO

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Fire Service Manual vol 2: Aircraft TSO
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Fire Service Manual vol 2: Incident Command TSO
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CAP 168
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/cap168.pdf CAA

CAP 699
http://www.caaerg.org.uk/docs/33/CAP699.PDF CAA
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CAP 748
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP748.pdf CAA

Fire and Rescue Service Operational Guidance: Generic Risk

Assessments – GRA 4.3 Gov.UK Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser  
Fire and Rescue Service Operational Guidance: Aircraft Incidents
Gov.UK Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser  
Airport Services Manual –Doc 9137 Part 1Rescue & Firefighting
International Civil
Aviation Authority  
Airport Services Manual-Doc 9137 Part 7 Airport Emergency
Planning
International Civil
Aviation Authority  

Fire Investigation L3 Dip L4 Cert

Kirks Fire Investigation Brady Fire

John D De Haan and David J
Icove 
NFPA
NFPA 921: Guide For Fire And Explosion Investigations (National Fire
Protection Agency)

A Guide to Fire Investigation (IFE 02) IFE Patrick G Cox 

Operations L3 Dip L4 Cert

Disasters and Emergencies: Managing the Response (IFE 14) IFE Tucker
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2 : Operations - Incident Command
rd
3 Edition (IFE 40)

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachm TSO
ent_data/file/7643/incidentcommand.pdf (Please note: this is a
link to the 2008 version, not the 2014 edition).
 
Generic Risk Assessment 5.7 – Explosives (IFE 52) TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Compartment Fires
& Tactical Ventilation (IFE 38)
TSO
http://www.ukfrs.com/Legacy%20Guidance/OS21.pdf
 
http://www.ukfrs.com/Legacy%20Guidance/OS21.pdf
  
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Electricity (IFE 39) TSO
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Aircraft Incidents
(IFE 41)
TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Marine Incidents
(IFE 42)
TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Firefighting Foam
(IFE 43)
TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Petrochemical
Incidents (IFE 44)
TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Acetylene Cylinder
Incidents/Natural Gas Incidents (IFE 45)
TSO
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2 : Operations – Safe Work at Height TSO
 
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 2 : Operations - Incidents Involving
Rescue from Road Vehicles TSO

Fire Service Manual Volume 2 : Operations – Environmental

http://www.ukfrs.com/Legacy%20Guidance/OS25.pdf
rd
Protection 3 Edition

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachm
TSO
ent_data/file/7628/environmentprotectvol2.pdf

 
Please note: this is a link to the 2008 version, not the 2014
edition
Fire Service Manual Volume 2: Operations - Safe Working Near,
On or In Water
TSO
 
Generic Risk Assessments: comprehensive range of topics;
the link below takes you to a portal from which relevant
documents can be downloaded.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/operational-guidance-
for-the-fire-and-rescue-service
CLG  
Please note: The documentation available here is frequently
updated and we therefore recommend that candidates check this
link on a regular basis.
Fire Safety L3 Dip L4 Cert
Fire Service Manual Volume 3: Fire Safety Engineering – Basic
Principles of Building Construction (IFE 46)

http://www.ukfrs.com/Legacy%20Guidance/OS14.pdf
TSO FSM Volume 3
Please note: this is a link to the 2001 version, not the 2014
edition
 
Fire Service Manual Volume 3: Fire Safety Engineering – A Basic
guide for Fire Authority Enforcement TSO FSM Volume 3
 
http://www.ukfrs.com/Legacy%20Guidance/OS14.pdf
Fire Service Manual Volume 3: Fire Safety – Fire Protection of
Buildings (IFE
Fire Service 47) Volume 3: Fire Safety Engineering – A Basic
Manual
TSO FSM Volume 3
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guide of
Code forPractice
Fire Authority
for FireEnforcement
Safety in the Design, Management and
Use of Buildings (very costly; use reference copies rather than
purchase.)
BS9999: 2008
 
Free download:

 
http://www.firesafe.org.uk/graphical-symbols-and-abbreviations-
for-fire-protection-drawings-2/

 
Recommendations for graphic symbols and abbreviations for fire
protection drawings BS 1635:1990

Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting - Graphical symbols

for fire protection plans - Specification ISO 6790:1986  
Health Technical Memorandum 05-01: Managing healthcare fire
safety

Free downloads from:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/managing-
 
healthcare-fire-safety
Free downloads from:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fire-safety-law-
and-guidance-documents-for-business

Fire Safety Risk Assessment:

Offices and Shops
Factories and Warehouses
Sleeping Accommodation
Residential Care Premises
Educational Premises  
Small and Medium Places of Assembly
Large Places of Assembly
Theatres, Cinemas and Similar Premises
Open Air Events and Venues
Healthcare Premises
Transport Premises and Facilities
Animal Premises and Stables
Means of Escape for Disabled People (Supplementary Guide)

Civil Emergency and Disaster Management L3 Dip L4 Cert

Disasters and Emergencies: Managing the Response (IFE14) IFE Tucker 

Disaster Response and Contingency Planning Guide.
http://www.ifrc.org/global/publications/disasters/resources/prepari
ng-disasters/disaster-response-en.pdf
Red Cross 
Principles of Emergency Management
http://www.iaem.com/publications/documents/PrinciplesofEmerge
ncyManagement.pdf

Disaster Management
http://www.col.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Disaster_Manageme
nt_version_1.0.pdf

Emergency Preparedness
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emergency-
preparedness
Gov.UK Cabinet Office 
Recommendations on the emergency preparedness for, response
to and recovery from incidents
http://www.buncefieldinvestigation.gov.uk/reports/
HSE 

Level 2
L3C Paper L3C L3C L3C
Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Certificate Certificate
1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 4

Elementary Fire Engineering Handbook (IFE 50). IFE G Allmond et al.    

Fire Service Manual Vol:1 - Hydraulics, Pumps &
Water Supplies (IFE 36)
TSO FSM Vol:1  
Fire Service Manual Vol:1 - Physics & Chemistry
for Firefighters (IFE 33)
TSO FSM Vol:1 
Fire Service Manual Vol:2 - Electricity (IFE 39) TSO FSM Vol:2

Fire Service Manual Vol:2 - Acetylene Cylinder
Incidents/Natural Gas Incidents (IFE 45)
TSO FSM Vol:2 
Fire Service Manual Vol:2 - Safe Work at Height
(IFE 48)
TSO FSM Vol:2 
Fire Service Manual Vol:2 - Incident Command
(IFE 40)
TSO FSM Vol:2 
Fire Service Manual Vol:2 - Safe Working near, on
or in Water (IFE 84)
TSO FSM Vol:2 
Fire & Rescue Services Act 2004:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/21/conte
nts
 
Fire Service Manual Vol:1 - Fire Fighting Foam -
Technical (IFE 35)
TSO FSM Vol:1  
CFOA Protocol for the Reduction of False Alarms
and Unwanted Fire Signals:
http://www.cfoa.org.uk/10863#element0?highlight
CFOA 
=unwanted
Fire Service Manual Vol:3 Fire Safety (IFE 85) TSO FSM Vol:3 
Management and Administration: IFE Website

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(Free Glenys
http://www.ife.org.uk/Preparing-for-Examinations download) Southworth

Formula Booklet IFE Website

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