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69 Cards in this Set
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_____ are used to extend or multiply the actions of your body and to increase your effectiveness in performing specific functions
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Hand Tools
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A _____ extends your reach, allows you to penetrate through a ceiling, and enables you to apply force to pull down ceiling material
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pike pole
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in ___ multiplies the cutting force you can exert on a given area
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axe
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_________ and equipment use are faster and more efficient than had tools
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powers tools and equipment
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The best way to learn how to use tools and equipment properly is under ___ condition of visibility and safety.
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optimal
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Your __________ is responsible for telling you which tools to bring along for different situations
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company officer
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Most of the toools used by fire department fit into the following functional categories
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Rotating ( assembly or disassembly)
Prying or spreading Pushing or pulling Striking Cutting Multiple use |
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Box-end rench
Gripping pliers Hydrant wrench Open-end rench Pipe wrench Screwdriver Socket wrench Spanner wrench |
Rotate
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Ceiling hook
Clemens hook Drywall hook K toool Mulitipurpose hook Pike pole Plaster hook Roofman's hook San Francisco hook |
Push or pull
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Claw bar
Crobar Flat bar Halligan tool Hux bar Hydraulic spreader Kelly tool Pry bar Rabbet tool |
Pry or spread
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Battering ram
Chisel Flat-head axe Hammer Mallet Maul Pick-head axe Sledgehammer Spring-loaded center punch |
Striking
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Axe
Bolt cutter Chain saw Cutting torch Hacksa Handaw Hydraulic shears Reciprocating sa Rotary saw Seat belt cutter |
Cut
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Box-end wrenches
Pipe wrenches Gripping pliers Screwdrivers Hydrant wrenches Socket wrenches Open-end wrenches Spanner wrenches |
Tlools for Assembly and Disassembly
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Most fire apperatus carry a tool kit with a selection of screwdrivers with different ____, open-end wrenches, socket wrenches, pliers, adjustable wrenches, and pipe wrenches.
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head
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_____________ tools can exstend the reach of the fire fighter as well as increase the power that can be exerted upon an object
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pushing or pulling
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Ceiling hook
Multipurpose hook Roofman's hook Clemens hook Pike pole San Francisco hook Drywall hook Plaster hook |
Tools for Pushing and Pulling
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means sharp point or spike
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pike
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______ is used primarly to pull down a ceiling in an effort to get to the seat of the a fire burning above
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pike pole
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The most common pike pole length is ___ to ___ feet enables a fire fighter to stand on a floor and pull down a ____ feet high ceiling
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4 to 6 feet
10 feet |
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_______ Tools are used to apply an impact force to an object
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Striking Tools
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A ________ can open doors quickly
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rabbit tool
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Two types of axes _______ and _______
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flat head
pick-head axe |
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Together, the flat-head axe and the Halligan tool are reffered as
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IRONS
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a pick-head axe has a point or pick that can be used for puncturing, pulling, and _____
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prying
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a ________ can be used with a Halligan toool to force the open a door
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flat-head axe
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Handsaw include hacksaws, ________, keyhole saws, and ______
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carpenter's handsaws
keyhole saws coping saw |
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Three primary types of mechanical sas are distinguished:_______, rotary saws, and __________
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chain saw
rotary saws reciprocating saws |
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Nevertheless, there are some distinct disadvantages to using power saws. Specifically, they are _____ to carry and sometimes can be difficult to ______
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heavy
start |
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The cutting tools that require the most training are ___________ and cutting torches
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hydralic shears
cutting torches |
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Cutting torches produce such high temperatures _________
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5700 F
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Response/size up
Forcible entry Interior atack Search and rescue RIC Ventilation Overhaul |
Basic Steps of Fire Suppression
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Upon arrival at the scene, the company officers will size up the situation and develop the action plans for each company, following _____________
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SOP and SOG
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Several types of tools can be used for forcible entry, including an axe, a prying toool, or a ______
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K-tool
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pry bars, crowbars, Halligan tools, Hux bar, and the hydraulic-powered rabbit tool
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Prying tools
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Prying Tools
Axe, flat-head axe, pick-head axe Sledgehammer Hammer, mallet Chisel, punch K tool Rotary sa, chain saw reciprocating saw Bolt cutter Battering ram Hydraulic door opener Hydraulic rescue tool |
Forcible Entry Tool
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A prying tool, such as Halligan tool
A striking tool, such as a flat-head axe or a sledgehammer a cutting toool, such as an axe a pushing/pulling tool, such as a pike pole a strong hand light or portable light |
The basic set of toools for interior firefighting
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The ________________ is responsible for advancing a hose line, finding the fire, and applying water to extinguish the flames
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Interior Attack Team
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Pushing tool (short pike pole)
Prying toool (Halligan tool) Striking toool (sledge hamme or flat-head axe) Cutting tool (axe) Hand light |
A search team should carry the same basic hand tools as the interior attack team
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Thermal imaging device
Additional portable lighting Life lines Prying tools Striking toools Cutting tools, including a power saw SCBA and spare air cylinder |
An RIC should carry the following special equipment
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The objective of ______ is to provide openings so that fresh air can enter a burning structure and hot gases and products of combustiohnh can escape from the building
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Ventilation
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_____ are often used either to remove smoke from a building or to introduce fresh air into a structure
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Fans
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_________ is used when there are no suitable openings for positive-pressure ventilation or when introducing pressurized air could accelerate the fire
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Negative-pressure ventilation
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Ventilation fans can be powered either by electric or gasoline motors or by ________
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water pressure
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A gasoline-powered may not be suitable in some situation, it can introduce ________
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carbon monoxide
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If the building atmosphere contains potentially dangerous level of gases, a ________ fan may be the best choice
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water-powered fan
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________ usually involves opening outer dooors and windows to allow fresh air to enter and to remove contaminated air
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Horizontal Ventilation
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________ blows in fresh air
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Positive Pressure Fans
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______ draw out smoke and contaminants
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Negative Pressure Fans
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Opening __________ is the asiest, quickest, and often most effective way to ventilate interior spaces
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interior doors
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In ___________, opening in the roof or the highest part of a builiding allowsmoke and hot gases to escape
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Vertical ventilation
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Whenever posible, _________ such as doors, windows, roof hatches, and skylights should be used for vertical ventilation
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existing opening
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cut through a _____ to make an effective vertical ventilation . Cutting tools such as _____ and ______ are used for this purpose
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roof
axes and power saws |
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______ will also be needed to pull down ceiling after the roof covering is opened
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Pike Pole
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Positive-pressure fans
Negative-pressure fans Pulling and pushing tools(long pike pole) Cuting tools (pwer saws and axes) |
special equipment needed for ventilation
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The purpose of ______ is to examine the fire scene carefully and ensure that all hidden fires are extinguished
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Overhaul
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_________ are commonly used for pulling down ceiling and opening holes in walls
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Pike Pole
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_____, and sometimes _____, are used to open walls and floors
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Axes, and sometimes Power tools
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____ and ______ toools are also used to open closed spaces
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Prying and striking tools
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_____, _____, and ___ are used to clear away debris
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broom
shovels rakes |
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____________ has made it possible to "see" hot spot behind walls without physically cutting into them
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Infrared thermal imaging device
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+ Pushing tools (pike poles of varying length
+ Prying tools (Halligan tool) + Striking tools (sledgehammer, flat-head axe, hammer, mallet) + Cutting tools (axes, power saws) + Devris-removal equipment (water vacuums) +Ventilation equipment (electric, gas, or water-powered fans) + Portable lighting + Thermal imaging device |
Overhaul operations
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test pwer equipment frequently and have it serviced ____ by a ______ Keep records of all such inspections and maintenance performed on power tools
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regularly
qualified shop |
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If a tool is defective, report this fact to the ___ in charge of your crew
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officer
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After returning froma fire, ____,_____, and record maintenance data for your overhaul tools
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clean
inspect record |
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use water streams to remove the debris and ___ to clean the equipment thoroughly
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soap
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To prevent rust, metal tools must be ______ completely, either by hand or by air
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dried
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Cutting tools should be ____ after each use
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sharpen
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Avoid ______ tools, because this may hide defects or visible damage
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painting
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Remember---your safety depends on the ______ of your tools and equipment
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quality
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