Article 5 forcible entry Flashcards
How wide is the Adz
2 inch
Call for Axe FF to pump the Rabbit Tool until the door opens or the tool runs out of throw
send it
This is the process of checking behind the door and sweeping for victims, assessing fire behavior (smoke pressure) and lastly identifying the layout of the interior construction. This should be done every time that you force a door.
Life-Fire-Layout
Using the Adz’s width to gap by leveraging the Halligan shaft up or down opposite the Pike.
power move
Driving the Halligan into the gap until the “Crotch” of the Forks are even with the inside edge of the door stop. With relation to the Adz, this involved driving the Adz at least 1 ¾” into the gap ensuring that you have cleared the door.
Setting the tool
How far above locking mechanism do you place forks?
six inches
What is proper depth to set Adz?
3 1/4inches