Ch4 access into structures Flashcards
accurate blank is also critically important when deciding how and where to gain acess into a burning building
size up
the best way to force entry into any burning building is?
to know in advance what tools and techniques will be needed and to bring those tools to the building initally
in smaller buildings and occupancies that have relatively low occupant loads, the exterior doors open blank so the hinges are on the blank
inward, inside
in occupancies with higher occupant loads, the exterior doors must swing blank in the direction of exit travel
outward
a blank with a metal cutting blade is one of the best tools to use for forcing an inward swinging metal door set in a metal fram
rotary saw
blank doors are found wherever large unobstucted wall openings are needed, such as loading docks
service doors
what is the purpose of a tepee cut
to provide an escape route for firefighters trapped inside or to allow access so that the door opening mechanism can be used to open the door fully for interior access
for forcible entry purposes, blank are sometimes the quickest means of gaining access
windows
the most common type of window security system is a blank attached to the outside of the building
rigid metal grille
to remove security screens or bars from windows, the fastest way is to?
cut the points of attachment with a rotary saw
a rotary saw equipped with a blank blade is most effective when entry must be made through all types of plastic windows
medium(40 tooth) carbide tipped
when breaching an exterior wall nfpa 1500 requires that firefighters use both their helmet faceshields and blank
goggles or safety glasses
in many cases, breaching exterior walls of wood frame structures can be done relatively quickly with blank
a rotary saw, chainsaw, or circular saw
In some cases URM can be breached with a blank
rotary saw equipped with a masonry blade
often the fastest way through a URM wall is with?
electric or pneumatic concrete breakers