Ch 8 pg 216-220 Cutting Locks Techniques

What is the recommended starting technique for using a saw to cut metal?

What is a unique feature of the American Lock 2000 gate lock?

What should not be done when cutting the American Lock 2000?

Why is it advisable to cut the U-shaped channel iron above and below a lock?

What safety precaution should be taken when cutting the American Lock 2000 with a torch?

Which tool is suggested as a possible method for removing the American Lock 2000?

What is the outcome of striking a metal surface with a blade spinning at high speed?

What should the operator do when starting to cut with a saw, according to best practices?

What is the primary reason for having two saws on the first-arriving fire units?

What critical consequence can result from having to wait for a saw blade to be changed?

What may be the only method to prevent a backdraft in firefighting scenarios?

In which situation is it particularly crucial to have one saw equipped with a metal-cutting blade?

What is a major risk associated with delayed tasks in firefighting operations?

What is the primary function of wind tabs on slats in an inverted V or teepee cut?

When should the three-cut method be utilized?

Which of the following accurately describes the first two cuts in the three-cut method?

What factor influences the necessity to change the cutting method for certain doors?

What is the maximum height to which the first cut of the three-cut method should extend?

What is the main reason cutting the gate should be avoided unless absolutely necessary?

In which scenario is cutting the gate considered the fastest method?

What is the first step to operate a manually raised gate after removing the locks?

Which of the following statements is true about cutting the gate?

What is a primary disadvantage of using the inverted V or teepee cut for rescue operations?

What is the purpose of leaving a small section intact during the inverted V cut?

Under what circumstance can the inverted V or teepee cut be expanded to the entire width of the portal?

What is a crucial limitation when working with a recessed door behind an inverted V or teepee cut?

When would it be necessary to cut a locked gate quickly?

What must be done before using the hoisting chain on a mechanical gate?

What is one method of removing slats when expanding an inverted V or teepee cut?

What is a critical feature of the inverted V or teepee cut that hampered horizontal slat pulling?

What is a disadvantage of making cuts in a gate?

What is the primary benefit of using the method described for removing slats?

Which tool is NOT mentioned as a means to assist in removing a slat?

What is the recommended technique to facilitate slat removal?

What must be kept consistent when making cuts for slat removal?

How does the cutting method described compare to the inverted V cut?

What is the primary reason for making additional short cuts when maintaining wide doors?

How frequently should the short cuts be made when dealing with wide doors?

Which technique can assist in the operation of removing slats that are difficult to pull due to binding?

What height should the additional cuts be when performing maintenance on wide doors?

What issue commonly arises when attempting to remove slats from wide doors?

For the American lock 2000 cut across the lock, two-thirds of the height and away from the _____

The need for Atleast ___ saws on the first arriving units, one of them equipped at all times with a metal cutting blade, should be readily apparent