CFD Tools and Equipment

Question 1

basic tools

Answer 1

all hand tools

Question 2

four types of basic tools

Answer 2

1. protective
2. assorted multi-use hand tools
3. forcible entry
4. salvage and overhaul

Question 3

barricade tape (3 types)

Answer 3

Red tape - Full PPE hot zone
Yellow tape - fire line do not cross
Chevron tape - absolutely no one enters the area

Question 4

traffic cones

Answer 4

• collapsible ones are found on aerials
• solid on engine (10)

Question 5

Lino knife

Answer 5

banana knife, short stiff blade with a curve point
- used to cut linoleum or other sheet materials
- toolbox

Question 6

scissors

Answer 6

medical bag and VX tool belt

Question 7

side cutters

Answer 7

used to cut wire and leads of components in electronics
- toolbox, highrise kit and vx tool belt

Question 8

tin snips

Answer 8

designed to cut straight and wide curves and trim sheet metal or softer materials
- toolbox

Question 9

utility knife

Answer 9

VX tool belt and tool box

Question 10

channel lock

Answer 10

used in gripping irregular shaped objects (and clamping materials)
- toolbox

Question 11

cold chisel

Answer 11

• use with a ball-peen hammer, do not use a claw hammer

Question 12

linesman heavy duty side cutting pliers

Answer 12

used mainly for stripping or cutting wire cable, also for gripping, twisting, bending or crimping
- toolbox

Question 13

needle pliers

Answer 13

cutting and holding pliers, useful to reach into small area
- toolbox

Question 14

pipe wrench

Answer 14

used to turn threaded pipe and pipe fittings (unidirectional)
- 10” pipe (toolbox)
- 18” pipe (high rise kit)

Question 15

slip joint pliers

Answer 15

their pivot point or fulcrum can be moved to increase the size range of their jaw

Question 16

ratchet and socket set

Answer 16

located on rescues

Question 17

vice grips

Answer 17

stronger than ordinary pliers (toolbox)

Question 18

ball-peen hammer

Answer 18

two heads
- flat for striking punches and chisels
- round for peening (surface hardening by impact)

located on rescues

Question 19

white absorbent pads

Answer 19

Hydrophobic
- does not absorb water
oil only or hydrocarbon absorbent

Question 20

Grey absorbent pads

Answer 20

universal absorbent pad

• will absorb hydrocarbons and water

Question 21

natural gas vice-grips

Answer 21

used to pinch close gas lines/hose

Question 22

VX tool bag

Answer 22

channel lock pliers
felt marker
large flat screwdriver
medical scissors
life hammer
side cutters
duct tape
utility knife

Question 23

halligan tool

Answer 23

used for prying, punching, striking or twisting

consist of a fork, blade (adze) and tapered pick

Question 24

six types of specialty tools

Answer 24

rescue
appliance
cutting and grinding
monitoring
electrical support
pre-hospital care

Question 25

chainsaw safety

Answer 25

wear full duty gear, gloves and face shield/hearing protection

wildland - use chainsaw chaps and forestry helmet

keep a firm grip

avoid cutting across your body

cut with full RPMs

avoid the bars kickback zone

Question 26

rotational kickback

Answer 26

violent reaction which occurs when the chain at the upper section of the nose is suddenly stopped

upward arc towards the operator

Question 27

linear kickback

Answer 27

is a push reaction

occurs if the saw blade is buried in the cut when the cut closes and thereby pinches the chain along the top rails of the bar

Question 28

to prevent kickback

Answer 28

keep a good firm grip

dont let the kickback zone of the guide bar contact any obstructions

always cut with full RPMs

dont overreach or cut above shoulder height

Question 29

chain brake

Answer 29

designed to stop the rotation of the chain in less than 1/20 of a second

Question 30

3 positions of the chain brake

Answer 30

1 - center position - chain brake is neutral (disengaged)

2 - forward - brake is engaged

3 - back position - used to disengage the brake

Question 31

if the saw is run with the chain brake engaged

Answer 31

the clutch, oil pump and chain brake will be damaged

Question 32

chain tension

Answer 32

tight as possible without restricting chain movement

Question 33

fuel and oil - bullet saw requires either

Answer 33

• gas with synthetic pre-mis oil mixed at a 100:1 ratio
• oil premix is petroleum base 2-cycle oil it is a 50:1 ratio

Question 34

fuel and oil - stihl saw

Answer 34

50:1 ratio