Recommended Reading List

Candidates should be aware that this reading list is advisory rather than definitive. Candidates should use the syllabus for the examination as their guide in deciding what reading materials they need to help them prepare for the examination – please see the section on Content below.

The IFE recommends that all candidates should read widely in order to extend the depth and breadth of their knowledge and understanding.
The IFE has applied the following criteria in determining which resources should be included on this recommended reading list:

• the resource provides information that 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 syllabus;
• the resource is recognised by industry professionals as providing valuable information.

Candidates preparing for the examinations are advised to refer to the list below or the book list here.

• Elementary Fire Engineering Handbook (IFE 50), Elementary Fire Engineering Handbook (IFE 50), Version issued 2017.  This book can be bought from the IFE Office, contact adminstaff@ife.org.za.

Free, downloadable resources

All the free downloads listed below are available free of charge from the IFE Office or can be downloaded from the links below.  Please send an email to adminstaff@ife.org.za with a full list of the required downloads and we will gladly email them to you.

• NOG Hazardous Materials: Health Hazards can be downloaded here.