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121. 15 Truck Flashcards

1
Q

What is one of the two primary classifications of rope based on function?

A

Utility
Rescue

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2
Q

What is a defining characteristic of utility rope?

A

It must not be used to support the weight of a person.

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3
Q

A rope carried by a fire fighter only for self-rescue from an extreme situation is called a
__________ rope.

A

Personal escape system
PES

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4
Q

What is the term for a rope used on an extension ladder to raise a fly section?

A

Halyard

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5
Q

A rope should be clearly marked to indicate its __________.

A

Intended use

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6
Q

The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a __________.

A

Strand

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7
Q

The Hux bar is designed primarily for __________.

A

Prying

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8
Q

Which tool is a small hydraulic spreader operated by a hand-powered pump?

A

Rabbet tool

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9
Q

Which tool is designed specifically to cut into a lock cylinder?

A

K tool

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10
Q

Which tool is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars?

A

J tool

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11
Q

A duck-billed lock breaker is used to __________.

A

Open a padlock

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12
Q

What is one of the three types of wooden swinging doors?

Reference: Fundamentals of Firefighter skills 3rd Edition (Forcible Entry) Chapter XII,
Page 326

A

Panel

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13
Q

What is one of the two styles of wooden door frames?

Reference: Fundamentals of Firefighter skills 3rd Edition (Forcible Entry) Chapter XII,
Page 327

A

Rabbet

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14
Q

Which method should be considered first when forcing an outward-swinging door?

A

Removing the hinge pins

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15
Q

What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?

A

Cut the door with a torch or saw

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16
Q

What is the term for the transparent part of a window?

A

Glazing

17
Q

How much damage is caused by forcing the locks on double-hung windows?

A

Extensive

18
Q

How are jalousie windows normally opened and closed?

A

Turning a small hand-crank

19
Q

Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?

A

Vise grips

20
Q

Tool failure and possibly injury could result from attempting to cut __________ with ordinary
cutting tools.

A

Case-hardened steel

21
Q

Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?

A

Overhead wires

22
Q

Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object?

A

Striking

23
Q

Which tool is part of the “irons”?

A

‘Flat-head axe
Haligan bar

24
Q

How does the rabbet tool work?

A

It spreads the door from the frame

25
Q

What is the term for a small opening in which a prying tool can be inserted?

A

Bite

26
Q

Which tool is designed for both cutting and prying?

A

Pry axe

27
Q

Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?

A

Carbide-tipped

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