Questions and Answers
What is a Battering Ram used for?
Which of the following tools is used to cut thick metal objects?
What is a Box-End Wrench used for?
To tighten or loosen bolts.
What is the primary purpose of a Carpenter's Handsaw?
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What does a Ceiling Hook do?
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A _____ is a power saw using a rotating chain for cutting through wood.
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What is the purpose of a Chisel?
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What tool is commonly used for forcible entry?
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What is the function of a Coupling in firefighting?
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A Crowbar is primarily used for cutting metal.
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What is a Cutting Torch used for?
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What is the purpose of Gripping Pliers?
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What is a Halligan Tool used for?
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What does a Hydraulic Spreader do?
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A Pick-Head Axe has an axe on one side and a pointed end on the opposite side.
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What is the purpose of Thermal Imaging Device?
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What is the process of Search and Rescue?
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Study Notes
Fire Fighter Tools and Equipment
- Battering Ram: Constructed from hardened steel with handles; used for forcing doors and breaching walls. Variants exist for single-person or team use.
- Bolt Cutter: Essential for cutting through thick metals; utilized on bolts, locks, and wire fences.
- Box-End Wrench: Hand tool that tightens or loosens bolts; features a closed end, often with ratchets for ease of use.
- Carpenter's Handsaw: Specifically designed for cutting wood efficiently.
- Ceiling Hook: Long tool with a metal point, used to probe ceilings and remove plaster material effectively.
- Chainsaw: A power saw with a rotating chain; mainly for cutting wood.
- Chisel: Metal tool with a sharp end; used to break materials when paired with a hammer or mallet.
- Claw Bar: Designed with a claw-hook on one end for forcible entry and a flat-chisel pry on the other.
- Clemens Hook: Multipurpose tool valuable in forcible entry and ventilation due to its versatile head design.
- Closet Hook: Short pike pole (2 to 4 feet) for operations in confined spaces.
- Combination Wrench: Features an open end on one side and a box-end on the other for versatile usage.
- Come Along: Hand-operated tool that uses pulleys to drag or lift heavy objects.
- Coping Saw: Designed for cutting curves in wood accurately.
- Coupling: A device connecting fire hoses, enabling the linking of multiple hoses or appliances.
- Crowbar: Steel or iron tool suitable for forcible entry, featuring a forked chisel end.
- Cutting Torch: High-temperature torch (up to 5700 ºF) for cutting metal; requires special training for use.
- Drywall Hook: Specialized pike pole that efficiently removes drywall due to its unique hook design.
- Flat Bar: Prying tool with a flat steel design; used for forcible entry.
- Flat-Head Axe: Tool combining an axe head on one side with a flat surface on the opposite side.
- Forcible Entry: Techniques for gaining access to locked or blocked areas, applicable in various scenarios like buildings and vehicles.
- Gripping Pliers: Hand tool used for bending wire or holding objects, featuring pincer-like ends.
- Hacksaw: Cutting tool tailored for metals, with interchangeable blades for different materials.
- Halligan Tool: Combines a pick, blade, and claw for versatile forcible entry tasks in firefighting.
- Hammer: Basic striking tool used in various applications.
- Hand Light: Portable light for firefighters to enhance visibility during emergencies, often rechargeable.
- Handsaw: A manual saw with multiple types designed for various materials.
- Hux Bar: Versatile tool for forcible entry and ventilation; functions as a hydrant wrench.
- Hydrant Wrench: Utilized for operating hydrant valves; comes in plain or ratchet styles.
- Hydraulic Shears: Hand-operated cutting tool generating up to 10,000 lbs of force.
- Hydraulic Spreader: Similar to shears but designed for prying and spreading, also producing up to 10,000 lbs of force.
- Interior Attack: A firefighting strategy involving a team entering a structure for fire suppression.
- Irons: Tools combining a Halligan tool with a flat-head axe, commonly used for entry.
- Kelly Tool: Steel bar featuring a pick and chisel for various firefighting tasks.
- Keyhole Saw: Designed to cut circular keyholes in wood and drywall.
- K Tool: Used to remove lock cylinders to unlock doors.
- Mallet: Short-handled hammer for controlled striking applications.
- Maul: Heavy striking tool (6 lbs or more), with an axe on one side and a sledgehammer on the other.
- Mechanical Saw: Electric or gasoline-powered saws, including chainsaws and rotary saws.
- Multipurpose Hook: Long pole with a hook used for pulling tasks and general applications.
- Open-End Wrench: Hand tool for loosening or tightening bolts; possesses an open-ended design.
- Overhaul: The final phase of firefighting, ensuring complete extinguishment of any remaining fire.
- Pick-Head Axe: Tool featuring an axe and pointed pick for versatile applications.
- Pike Pole: Long pole for creating openings in ceilings and walls, adaptable for various heights.
- Pipe Wrench: Tool adjustable for securing around pipes and tubular objects.
- Plaster Hook: Long pole equipped with a cutting blade for removing plaster effectively.
- Pry Bar: Prying tool made from hardened steel, tapered for insertion in confined areas.
- Rabbit Tool: Hydraulic tool specifically for opening inward-swinging doors.
- Rapid Intervention Crew/Company (RIC): Team of at least two ready responders for immediate rescue of trapped personnel.
- Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection (RIC UAC): System allowing quick air replenishment for trapped personnel’s SCBA.
- Reciprocating Saw: Electric or battery-powered saw with a back-and-forth movement for cutting materials.
- Response: Ongoing tasks and systems to manage incidents threatening life or property.
- Roofman's Hook: A pole with a solid metal hook designed for pulling operations.
- Rotary Saw: Powered saw utilizing a rotating blade for cutting various materials.
- San Francisco Hook: Versatile tool for forcible entry and ventilation, designed with a gas shut-off feature.
- Screwdriver: Tool designed for turning screws, vital in various repairs.
- Search and Rescue: Process of locating and extracting victims from hazardous locations.
- Seat Belt Cutter: Specialized tool for quickly cutting through seat belts.
- Shove Knife: Tool for tripping latches on outward-swinging doors.
- Size-Up: The process of gathering critical information for resource deployment and tactical decisions.
- Sledgehammer: Heavy hammer used for various high-impact tasks.
- Socket Wrench: Ratchet tool fitting over nuts or bolts for tightening and loosening.
- Spanner Wrench: Tool for coupling and uncoupling hoses using rocker or pin lugs.
- Spring-Loaded Center Punch: Tool for breaking automobile glass in emergencies.
- Thermal Imaging Device: Detects temperature differences to locate victims and hidden fires in smoke-filled areas.
- Ventilation: Controlled removal of heat and smoke from structures, replacing it with fresh air.
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