This guide was created by MaryLou Stampfl.
Students enrolled the Fire Science program can use this guide as a starting point for research, assignments and general interest inquiries.
Need more research assistance? Contact an Oakton reference librarian!
The Learning Express Library contains certification and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a career in Fire Science Technology.
Click this Ebsco Learning Express: Fire Science link for applicable information.
You can also search for and find:
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When searching for books, articles, websites, videos, and various other media within your program, you may want to consider additional keywords beyond a basic "Fire Science", "Paramedic", "EMT" or "Fire Safety" search. Depending on the information you are seeking, and its purpose, the following are suggested keywords to use for related materials:
| Accidents |
Fire Fighters |
Paramedic |
| Chemical Spills | Fire fighting technology | Public Safety Programs |
| Disasters | Fire investigation | Rescue |
| Dwellings - fire prevention | Fire prevention | Rescue operations |
| Emergency Medical Services - EMS | Fire risk assessment | Search and rescue |
| Emergency rescue techniques | First aid | Skyscraper fires |
| Emergency services | First responders | Traffic accidents |
| Fire departments | Forest fires | Transportation hazards |
| Fire equipment | Hazardous substances | Wildfires |
| Fire extinction | Occupational & Industrial hazards |