Recommended Study Material for IFE Level 4 Diploma (Previously Certificate)  in Fire Science & Fire Safety

This qualification recognises the knowledge and understanding of those operating in, or preparing for, a range of roles at level 4 including Station Managers and other fire professional specialists (e.g. Fire Safety).

In order to achieve the qualification, candidates must achieve the two mandatory units and also two optional units. Each unit is assessed by an examination of three hours. Please see the separate qualification specifications in the syllabus for full details.

Download the Book List for ALL units for Level 4 Diploma here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Fire Engineering Science here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Aviation Fire Operations here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Fire Service Operations & Incident Command here.

Download the Book list for Level 4 Diploma in Fire Investigation here.

Free downloads for Level 4 Diploma (Previously Certificate) can be requested from the IFE Offices at adminstaff@ife.org.za or can be downloaded from the links below:

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Engineering Science (L4D1)

The Foundation for Hazardous Materials – Foundation for hazardous materials NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)
Formula Booklet – by Richard Fowler – http://www.ife.org.uk/Preparing-forExaminations

Power Correction Factors – Wiring Matters Article
Foundation for Environmental Protection – Foundation for environmental protection NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (L4D3)

Fires in Buildings, NFCC – Fires in buildings – Building supplementary information sheets | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)
Relevant graphical symbols – https://www.firesafe.org.uk/graphical-symbols-andabbreviations-for-fire-protection-drawings/
Guidance documents on business and domestic fire safety available online from https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fire-safety-law-and-guidance-documentsfor-business
 Fire safety risk assessment: small and medium places of assembly
 Fire safety risk assessment: large places of assembly
 Making your premises safe from fire
 Fire safety risk assessment: sleeping accommodation
 Fire safety risk assessment: educational premises
 Fire safety: guidance for the hospitality industry
 Fire safety risk assessment: animal premises and stables
 Fire safety risk assessment means of escape for disabled people
 Fire safety risk assessment: open-air events and venues
 Fire safety risk assessment: transport premises and facilities
 Fire safety risk assessment: healthcare premises
 Fire safety risk assessment: residential care premises
 Fire safety risk assessment: theatres, cinemas, and similar premises
 Fire safety risk assessment: factories and warehouses
 Fire safety risk assessment: offices and shops

Guidance for the Reduction of False Alarms & Unwanted Fire Signals http://www.cfoa.org.uk/download/49412
Guidance on the emergency use of lifts or escalators for evacuation and fire and rescue service operations BD 2466  www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/docs/guidanceemergemcylifts.pdf
Emergency Lighting: BS 5266 https://www.firesafe.org.uk/emergency-lighting/

Level 4 Certificate in Aviation Fire Operations (L4D4)

CAP 168 from: http://www.ife.org.za/wp-contehttp://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=235
CAP 699 from: http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=235
Incident Command: Knowledge, Skills and Competence – Incident command: Knowledge, skills and competence | NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)
Foundation for Environmental Protection – Foundation for environmental protection NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com)

Level 4 Certificate in Leadership & Management (L4D5)

Leadership & Management Resource 2018 – IFE here: https://www.ife.org.uk/write/MediaUploads/Exams/Resources/Leadership_and_Management_resource__2018_v12.pdf
Guidance documents on Health and Safety in the workplace – Guidance on health and safety at work – HSE Section on “Guidance” only.

Level 4 Certificate Fire Service Operations & Incident Command (L4D6)

National Operational Guidance Programme – all sub-sections, additional new study references: http://www.ukfrs.com/guidance/published-guidance

All Incident National Operational Guidance:

• • Operations
  • Incident Command
  • Environmental Protection
  • Fire Control Command Guidance

Contexts National Operational Guidance:

• Industry
• Subsurface, height, structures, and confined spaces
• Transport
• Utilities and Fuel
• Major Incidents
• Terrorist Attacks
• Geophysical Hazards

Activities National Operational Guidance

• Fires and Firefighting
• Performing Rescues
• Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Materials – Health Hazards
• Hazardous Materials – Physical Hazards
• Wildfires
• Fires in Buildings
• Fires in Buildings under construction or demolition
• Fires in Waste Sites
• Fires on Board Vessels
• Incidents involving Animals
• Water Rescue and Flooding

The following documents are available via the NFCC Knowledge base – Knowledge Base NFCC CPO (ukfrs.com) Generic Risk Assessments

• Incident Command – knowledge Skills and Competence
• Foundation for Breathing Apparatus
• Fires in buildings – building research establishment supplementary information
• Tunnels and underground structures supplementary material
• Utilities and fuel supplementary information
• The Foundation for Hazardous Materials
• Firefighting equipment knowledge sheets
• Industry supplementary information
• Smart motorways national operating agreement
• Foundation for Environmental Protection

Scenarios – https://www.ukfrs.com/scenarios

Scenario guides are available in a range of contexts that align with the IFE syllabus.  Scenarios cover objectives, risks and control measures as well as other information relevant
to the syllabus.

Multi-agency working
Principles for Joint Working – Principles for joint working – JESIP Website
Joint decision making model – The Joint Decision Model (JDM) – JESIP Website