121. 15 Truck Flashcards
What is one of the two primary classifications of rope based on function?
Utility
Rescue
What is a defining characteristic of utility rope?
It must not be used to support the weight of a person.
A rope carried by a fire fighter only for self-rescue from an extreme situation is called a
__________ rope.
Personal escape system
PES
What is the term for a rope used on an extension ladder to raise a fly section?
Halyard
A rope should be clearly marked to indicate its __________.
Intended use
The individual fibers of a natural fiber ropes are twisted together to form a __________.
Strand
The Hux bar is designed primarily for __________.
Prying
Which tool is a small hydraulic spreader operated by a hand-powered pump?
Rabbet tool
Which tool is designed specifically to cut into a lock cylinder?
K tool
Which tool is specifically designed to open double doors equipped with panic bars?
J tool
A duck-billed lock breaker is used to __________.
Open a padlock
What is one of the three types of wooden swinging doors?
Reference: Fundamentals of Firefighter skills 3rd Edition (Forcible Entry) Chapter XII,
Page 326
Panel
What is one of the two styles of wooden door frames?
Reference: Fundamentals of Firefighter skills 3rd Edition (Forcible Entry) Chapter XII,
Page 327
Rabbet
Which method should be considered first when forcing an outward-swinging door?
Removing the hinge pins
What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?
Cut the door with a torch or saw
What is the term for the transparent part of a window?
Glazing
How much damage is caused by forcing the locks on double-hung windows?
Extensive
How are jalousie windows normally opened and closed?
Turning a small hand-crank
Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?
Vise grips
Tool failure and possibly injury could result from attempting to cut __________ with ordinary
cutting tools.
Case-hardened steel
Which hazard should be of particular concern to fire fighters who are carrying long tools?
Overhead wires
Which type of tool is used to apply an impact force directly on another tool or object?
Striking
Which tool is part of the “irons”?
‘Flat-head axe
Haligan bar
How does the rabbet tool work?
It spreads the door from the frame
What is the term for a small opening in which a prying tool can be inserted?
Bite
Which tool is designed for both cutting and prying?
Pry axe
Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?
Carbide-tipped
