Ch. 9 - Power Tools And Hand Tools (NEW TEST) Flashcards

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As with all tools and equipment, if _____________ they can become safety hazards.

A

misused or mistreated

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Firefighters should be able to choose the ___________ for any job.

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right tool

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Firefighters should be able to identify forcible entry tools by _________________.

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name, group and function.

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There is a _______ for every tool and every tool has its ________.

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place

place

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Don’t get caught __________ because you can’t find or don’t have the proper tool for the task at hand.

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lacking or unprepared

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The power a striking tool applies is measured by the equation:

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Force=Weight (mass) X speed

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A tool that is _______ will be ________.

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Too heavy

Too slow

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A tool that is ________ will be fast but have decreased force due to ____________.

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Too light

Decreased mass

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(8 lb. Flathead Axe)

The ___________ and ________ of all striking tools.

A

most common

useful

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(8 lb. Flathead Axe)

This is the _________ of fireground hand tools.

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workhorse

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(Flathead Axes)

Axe weights are based on the ___________________.

A

Weight of the axe head

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(Flathead Axes)

Handles are made of wood or fiberglass and vary in length from ________ inches.

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28 to 32

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(Sledgehammer)

Heads weigh from ________ pounds.

__________ being the most common.

A

8-16

10 pounds

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(Maul)

The 8 lb. maul is an _____________ tool.

A

Excellent ventilation

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(Maul)

It is capable of both _______ and ________ objects.

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Cutting

Smashing

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(Maul)

The mauls main purpose is to _______ wood not cut it.

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Destroy

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(Maul)

Should be put away during _________ operations due to its inherent awkwardness.

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Overhaul

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(Maul)

A maul is not an effective tool for prying or to be used as a wedge. Its __________ limits its usefulness in these areas.

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thick body

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(Battering Ram)

For use by __________ firefighters.

Weight is from ______ pounds.

A

2 or more

20-25

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(“Denver” Tool)

Combines a ________ with a __________.

Weighs from ________ pounds.

A

Maul
Closet hook

8-16

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(Prying Tools)

They operate on the principal that if structural components are _____________ out of alignment they either break or lose their integrity.

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pushed/pulled

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(Prying Tools)

Prying tools use ________ to gain mechanical advantage. ___________________ creates a ____________________________________.

A

leverage

Mechanical advantage

greater amount of force/energy to be put out than is put in.

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(Prying Tools)

A tool with an ADZ or blade to penetrate narrow openings should be designed with a ________________.

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long narrow taper

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(Prying Tools)

When this taper is at a ratio of _____, that is when the blade is 6 times as long as its thickest point the tool will gain optimal mechanical advantage.

A

6:1

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(Prying Tools) Prying tools use _______________ to obtain mechanical advantage.
fulcrums and levers
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What are the three classes of levers?
Class 1: Pliers, scissors, see-saw Class 2: Wheelbarrow, bottle opener, nut cracker Class 3: Broom, hammer
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(Claw Tool) The standard claw is:
42”(heavy) 32”(standard) long and weighs 14 ¼ lbs.
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(Kelly Tool) Created by ______________ of FDNY Hook & Ladder 163
Captain John F. Kelly
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(Kelly Tool) The tool is:
28” long and weighs 12 ¾ lbs.
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(Kelly Tool) The two main components of the Kelly Tool are: - A Large ADZ, approx. __________________ to the shaft of the tool. - A large chisel
-2-3” wide and set at a 90 degree angle
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(Halligan Tool) Designed by _____________________ in the 1940’s.
FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan
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(Halligan Tool) The halligan combines the best features of the ____________ tools.
Claw and Kelly
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The _________ tool has proven to be the single most important forcible entry tool used today.
Halligan
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(Halligan Tool) The original tool was: _________ Each tool took 18 man-hours to create and was made from a _____________________.
8 1/2 lbs. Single piece of forged steel
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(Halligan Tool) The best all around Halligan is: __________
9 lbs. and 30” long
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(Halligan Tool) Constructed from a _________ of forged steel.
Single piece
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(Halligan Tool) Consists of: A curved _____ that flares out from the tool shaft. A curved _____ that is sharpened. A curved _____.
ADZ Pick Fork
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(Cutting Tools, Axes) There are two types of axes: ___________ ___________
Flat head ax | Pick head ax
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(Cutting Tools, Axes) All should be kept __________
SHARP
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(Cutting Tools, Axes) When sharpening, the cutting edge of an axe, the edge should be ________ to a sharp edge the last ______ rather than using a beveled or hollow ground edge.
curved | ½ to 1”
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(The 8 lb. Pick-head Axe) Useful for _________________________________________________________________________. (This will damage the axe)
cutting, prying doors, opening floors, walls, and ceilings for overhaul, or breaching cinder block walls.
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(The 8 lb. Pick-head Axe) The “IRONS” consist of the ____________________ carried together.
Halligan and a Flat head axe
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(Bolt Cutters) Most common size is ______. Long handled cutters however do not work well in tight places. ____________________
36” | Narrow hallways, rooms, closets
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(Bolt Cutters) Capable of cutting through metal up to _________.
3/8” thick
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(Bolt Cutters) Cutting _____________ or ____________ will damage the cutting blades.
heavy-duty padlocks | case hardened shackles
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(Pike Poles) Has been used by the fire service since the ____________.
14th century
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(Pike Poles) Vary in lengths from __________.
6 to 20 ft.
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(Closet Hooks) Practically a short pike pole with a ___________.
“D” handle
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(Closet Hooks) Vary in lengths from __________.
30” to 48”
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(Closet Hooks) Ideal for use in _____________________.
crawl spaces, closets or narrow hallways
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The main components of the rubbish hook: Hook that is a squared “U” shape. The bottom of the U is ___________. The sides of the U are ___________. The ends are __________________.
6 ½” wide 7” high Pointed but not sharp
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(Specialty Tools) “A” Tool Primary used to force ______________.
Lock cylinders
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(Specialty Tools) “A” Tool Usually does _____________ than other prying tools.
less damage
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(Specialty Tools) “A” Tool It’s two main components are: _____________________ _____________________
A curved “A” shape fork Handle shaped like a short pry bar
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(Metal Heads and Parts) Remove any rust or dirt with _________ or an __________.
Steel wool | Emery cloth
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(Metal Heads and Parts) When sharpening metal heads use a ____________ rather than a ________ to avoid overheating the blade, causing it to lose it’s temper and become soft.
metal file | grinder
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(Metal Heads and Parts) Do not keep the blade edge too _______; this may cause it to _____ when in use.
sharp | chip
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(Metal Heads and Parts) Do not paint ______ parts, keep them lightly _____ to avoid rust and/or tarnish.
metal | oiled
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(Fiberglass Handles) Wash with ________________, and dry completely.
warm water and soap
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(Wood Handles) Clean with ____________, rinse and dry completely.
soap and water
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(Wood Handles) Sand off any splinters with ___________ or ____________.
sand paper | emery cloth
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(Wood Handles) Do not ______________ handles. Apply a coat of ______________ as applicable.
paint or varnish | boiled linseed oil
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(Safety with Hand Tools, General Safety Rules) Always wear full ______ including hand and eye protection.
PPE
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(Safety with Hand Tools, General Safety Rules) Do not attempt to cut __________ other than that for which the tool was designed.
material
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(Safety with Hand Tools, General Safety Rules) Operate with regard to the safety of _______ in the immediate work area.
others
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(Safety with Hand Tools, General Safety Rules) Make sure tools are in their proper ______________ before using them.
operating condition
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(Safety with Hand Tools, General Safety Rules) Tools should be stored so that they are easily ____________.
accessible
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) Tools with a sharpened blade should be carried ________________.
away from the body
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) Pick head axes should be carried with the __________ covered and the ________________.
pick head | blade away from the body
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) Axes should ________ be carried over the shoulder.
never
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) The _________________ of prying tools should also be carried away from the body or covered if possible.
pointed or sharp edges
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) _____________ should be carried with their _______ close to the floor/ground.
Pulling tools | heads
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) Also be aware of _______________ when carrying long handled tools.
overhead obstruction
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(Safety with Hand Tools, Carrying Hand Tools) _____________ should be carried with the ____________ close to the body and the _______ pointing down toward the ground.
Striking tools striking head handle
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(Power Tools, Power Saws) There are two basic types: _________________________ _________________________
The rotary saw with a circular blade The chain saw
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, Rotary K-12 Saw) The Stihl 700 Rotary Saw Carried by: All SLCFD _______ companies.
Truck
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, K-12 Cutting Blades, Carbide tipped blades) A tempered metal blade used for cutting roofing material, wood, Lexington, and light material: 12” blade has ________ 14” blade has ________
12 tips | 24 tips
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, K-12 Cutting Blades, Abrasive Wheels) Consists of abrasive grains held together by organic bonds. May or may not be reinforced by _______________________ that resists total breakage at maximum operating speed. (Adds strength and longer wear)
Fiberglass, filament, or fabric
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, K-12 Cutting Blades, Abrasive Wheels) Abrasive wheels should not be operated at RPM over ________.
6000 rpm
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, K-12 Cutting Blades, Masonry Blades) Used to cut concrete, asphalt, stone, masonry, cast iron and various metals. Composed of ______________. Water cooling of the material being cut is ___________ to ___________ blade life and keep down dust.
Silicone carbide Recommended Increase
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(Power Tools, Power Saws, K-12 Cutting Blades, Metal Blades) Used to cut steel, steel alloys and other hard metals. Composed of ____________. Water cooling is _____ recommended and ___________ cutting performance.
Aluminum oxide Not Decreases
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(Chain Saw) Carried by: _____________ and outlying _______.
T2, T5, T8 | Engines
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(Chain Saw) Unlike other power tools, the chain saw can be used to ____________ the rafters or joists.
feel or read
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Fuel mix for chainsaws is ______.
50:1
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(Chain Saw Chains) Chains used by the SLCFD come in two varieties: ________________ ________________
Standard carbide tipped | Wood cutting chain
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(Chain Saw Chains) Standard carbide tipped cutting chain: These chains are capable of cutting through ________________________________ only.
wood, roofing material, and light sheet metal
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Chains need to be replaced when: __________ carbide cutting teeth _________ are missing or damaged. ________ carbide cutting teeth ______ are missing from the entire chain. Any tie straps are ________________. The chain is dull as indicated by a ________ on the edge of the cutting teeth.
3 or more in a row 5 or more total cracked or broken radius
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By ___________ the material away rather than cutting it, the teeth are able to cut through more types of materials.
“shaving”
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Starting a rotary or chain saw is a ___________ job. Make sure that the area around the saw is free from debris, people, flammable liquids or gases and other unforeseen hazards.
one-person
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) __________ touch or try to stop a moving blade with your hands or other parts of your body.
Do not
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) If it becomes necessary to stop the blade/chain of a saw quickly, use the _________ you are cutting to stop the blade or activate the manual _____________ on chain saws.
material | chain brake
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) ______ operate a saw in direct line with your body.
Do not
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) ________ the materials you are cutting, remove roof coverings if possible.
Size up
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Maintain a firm _____________ grip on all running saws at all times.
two-handed
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Use only the tip, the first ________ of the chain when using a chain saw.
2 – 4”
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Enter all materials being cut at __________.
full RPMs
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Stand as _______ as possible when working with power saws.
upright
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Use an _______________ on the saw operators SCBA harness or bunker pants to keep better grip and control.
underhand grip
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) After fueling a saw move approximately ________ from the fueling area prior to starting the saw.
10 feet
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Before moving a power saw to an elevated position, on a roof, _________________, make sure it will run, then ______________ and transport it to the roof.
start the saw on the ground shut the saw off *This one is not on the test
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) When starting a chain saw make sure the chain brake is ___________ and that the bar and chain are not in contact with any other items.
disengaged
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Avoid cutting materials in the ____________ of the blade.
kickback area
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Carry power saw with the engine stopped and the bar/blade __________ and the muffler away from your body.
to the rear
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(Power Saw Safety Precautions) Do not store composite K12 blades ___________ hydrocarbon fuels.
with or near
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(Ventilation Blowers) SLCFD uses Tempest, gasoline powered, blowers. Carried by: ______________ companies.
All truck and engine
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(Ventilation Blowers) Truck companies carry 2 different size fans: _______________ _______________ Engine companies carry ______ models
21” model 18,500 cfm 27” model 23,500 cfm 21”
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(Ventilation Blower Safety) Clear ___________ from areas of operation, leaves, garbage and other items may be pulled through the blower and injected into a structure.
excess debris
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(Ventilation Blower Safety) After fueling/refueling blowers move them at least _______ away from the fueling area before starting.
10 feet
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(Ventilation Blower Safety) If operating a ventilation blower into a structure and a smell of exhaust develops __________ the size of the exhaust opening.
increase
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(Ventilation Blower Safety) Be careful working around blowers, __________________ can be very hot.
mufflers and exhaust pipes
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(Hydraulic Extrication Tools) Carried by: Trucks __, __, __, HM-__, HR-__, Red-__, E-__, E-__, ME-__, ME-__, ME-__, ME-__, ME-__
Trucks 2, 5, 8, HM-6, HR-5, Red-1, E-9, E-13, ME-2, ME-7, ME-8, ME-11, ME-14
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(Water Vacuums) Carried by: ________________________ Types: ___________ ___________
T2, T5, T8, Apparatus Division Backpack Wheeled
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(Generators) Carried by: ____________________
T2, T5, T8, U10, HR5
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(Power Tool General Safety) _________ wear appropriate P.P.E. including gloves, helmet, eye and ear protection. (SCBA when appropriate)
Always
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(Power Tool General Safety) Remove any ________ jewelry, especially rings, necklaces and watches.
loose
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(Power Tool Care & Maintenance) Start and run all power tools the _________________.
First shift of every set
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(Power Tool Care & Maintenance) Fuel and oil levels should be checked ____________.
Every shift
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(Power Tool Care & Maintenance) Check saw blades and chains ___________.
Every shift
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(Power Tool Care & Maintenance) Inspect and clean all power tools thoroughly _____________.
After each use
120
Know your tools inside and out, take pride in them, take care of them and they ____ take care of you.
will