chapter 1. Major organizations in the field of fire safety -- chapter 2. Fire chemistry -- chapter 3. Essential elements -- chapter 4. Identification and control of materials considered hazardous -- chapter 5. Building construction -- chapter 6. Fire detection systems -- chapter 7. Fire control systems -- chapter 8. Care, maintenance, and inspection -- chapter 9. Legal aspects, organization, and legislation -- chapter 10. Emergency response planning for safety professionals -- chapter 11. The United States fire administration -- chapter 12. Department of Homeland Security.