CHAPTER 11 - FORCIBLE ENTRY Flashcards
Device consisting of a bar turning about a fixed point, using power of force applied at a second point to lift or sustain an object at a third point.
Lever.
Techniques used by fire personnel to gain entry into buildings, vehicles, aircraft, or other areas of confinement when normal means of entry are blocked or locked.
Forcible entry.
Support or point of support on which a lever turns in raising something moving.
Fulcrum.
Prying tool with a claw at one end and a spike or point at a right angle to a wedge at the other end.
Haligan tool.
A wedge shaped blade attached at right angles to the handle of the tool.
Adz.
Sharp prong and hook of steel, on a wood, metal, fiber glass or plastic handle of varying lengths, used for pulling, dragging, and probing.
Pike pole.
Solid steel bar with handles, and guards, a fork on one end, and a blunt and on the other, used to break down doors or create holes in walls. Tool ways 30 to 40 pounds and can be operated by one or more firefighters.
Battering ram.
Hydraulic spreading tool that is specially designed to open doors that swing inward.
Rabbit tool.
Type of glass specially treated to become harder and more break resistant them plateglass or a single sheet of laminated glass.
Tempered plate glass.
The act of creating a hole in a wall or floor to gain access to a structure or portion of a structure.
Breaching.
If normal means of access is available, forcible entry should still be used. True or false?
False – forcible entry should not be used one normal means of access are available.
When a bolt protrudes from a lock into a receiver that is mortised into a jamb, it is in a locked position. True or false?
True.
Shutting off the power will not release an electromagnetic door. True or false?
False it will release the door.
It is difficult to tell if locking devices are mounted prior to attempted entry. True or false?
True.
No single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials. True or false?
True.
Rebar cutters are only available in powered versions. True or false?
False – there are manual versions.
Never use a power saw and a flammable atmosphere. True or false?
True.
The longer the handle on a prying tool, The lesser the force produced at the working end.
False – longer handle equals greater force.
Rambars have a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive a wedge or fork into an opening. True or false?
True.
Pike poles and hooks give firefighters a reach advantage when being used for pushing or pulling. True or false?
True.
The rotary saw is the only forcible entry tools that handles all situations. True or false?
False – there is no single tool that handles all situations.
There is a sudden release of energy when a door, window, or wall is opened. True or false?
True.
You should push saws beyond design limitations only as a last resort. True or false?
False – never force a tool beyond its limitations.
Dull saws are less likely to cause an accident. True or false?
False – they are more likely to cause an accident.
Carry a pick head axe by covering the pic with a gloved hand. True or false?
True.
Pike poles should be carried ahead of the body when outside a structure. True or false?
True.
Soaking a handle and water can cause wood to swell. True or false?
True.
It is easier to drive a thick axhead through ordinary objects. True or false?
False – it is more difficult.
Metal protectant that contains 1-1-1-trichloroethane can strengthen a handle. True or false?
False – it weakens the handle.
Minor damage is not a problem that causes potential harm in power equipment. True or false?
False – even minor damage can create potential hazards.
Only the fire department possesses a master key that opens all lockboxes in the jurisdiction. True or false?
True.
Techniques for breaking the door glass and window glass are similar. True or false?
True.
If you can see the hinges of a swinging door, it swings away from you. True or false?
False – it’s swings towards you.
Hinges are mounted on the inside of outward swinging Doors. True or false?
False - it swings inward.
Weather molding must be removed from double doors when using a saw. True or false?
True.
High-security padlocks are designed with heel and toe shackles that will pivot if only one side of the shackle is cut. True or false?
False – they will not pivot so both sides must be cut.
Metal frame windows are difficult to pry. True or false?
True.
Casement windows with one full pain do not require cranking once glass is removed. True or false?
True.
Lexan is 500 times stronger than safety glass. True or false?
False – it is 250 times stronger.
When using a rotary saw to force entry, make vertical cuts first. True or false?
False – make horizontal cuts first.
Interior walls maybe load bearing or non-loadbearing. True or false?
True.
Carpets and rugs must be removed before cutting wooden floors. True or false?
True.
Fence material that is stretched tight can recoil when cut and cause injury. True or false?
True.
What is the most common type of lock set?
Cylindrical.
What type of lock is mounted into cavity in the door edge?
Mortise
What type of lock is an electronic keyless lock found on exterior or interior doors?
Higher security.
What type of lock is an older assembly and only has a latch to hold the door closed?
Mortise.
What type of lock installation involves boring two holes at right angles to one another?
Cylindrical.
What type of lock is mounted on the interior door surface?
Rim lock.
Deadbolt lock that engages and projects volts 1 inch into two or more points on the edge of the door.
Higher security.
Which type of glass is constructed of a large solid glass pane or multiple panels?
Fixed.
Which type of window is constructed by being hinged on one side with wooden or metal frames?
Casement.
Which type of window is constructed with hinge pins in the middle and the latches at the bottom of the window?
Pivoting
Which type of window is constructed with large sections of glass 1 foot high?
Awning.
Which type of glass is constructed of small glass sections about 4 inches high and width of window?
Jalousie.
Which type of glass is constructed of metal sashes with a wire glass that pivots on hinges in the upper corners of a panel?
Projecting.
Which type of glass is constructed of two glass or plastic sashes that are fitted at the top and bottom that slide up or down?
Double hung.
What keeps doors closed?
Latches.
What are the two types of cylindrical locks?
Key in knob and tubular deadbolt.
Which is a deadbolt lock that engages and projects volts 1 inch into two or more points on one edge of the door?
Multiple bolt lock.
What permits door to be opened wide enough to see and speak to a visitor but restricts access?
Door chain.
What should be available when using a rotary saw?
Charged hoseline.
How far can a hydraulic ram spread?
36 to 63 inches.
What has two knife like wings that the press as the tool head is driven through a wall
Plaster hook.
What is the twisting caused by a spinning saw blade called?
Gyroscopic or torsion effect.
How should a pike pole or hook best to be carried?
Low to the ground.
Which handles are easily maintained?
Fiberglass.
What is protected by chromium or other metals apply during the electroplating process?
Plated surfaces.
Damage can be justified by_____and speed needed for entry.
Severity of emergency.
What type of door is also known as a flush fitting door?
Outward swinging doors.
What is a type of sliding door?
Interior pocket door.
What is the best way to force entry on the security gate?
Cut an opening near the lock with the rotary saw.
Which type of tool is designed to fit through a space between double swinging doors equipped with panic hardware?
J-tool.
How large should opening be when using a rotary saw to force overhead doors?
6 feet.
What type of window can continue wire glass or acrylic plastic?
Double Hung.
What consists of metal grates that are secured to the exterior of window openings?
Vacant protection systems.
What tool is used to cut bar and grille frames?
Rebar cutter.
What type of wall is breached by using a chainsaw equipped with the diamond tipped chain?
Concrete walls.
The opening one forcing a metal wall should be at least:
6 feet.
What is needed to breach a gypsum lexan wall?
Power saw.
Through the lock and rim lock technique would be used to gain access to:
Gates.
What are the three basic types of locks?
Mortise, cylindrical, and rim lock.
What factors influence types of tool combinations?
Building construction, security concerns, and tools available.
Security barriers block escape routes for both firefighters and occupants. True or false?
True
Nontraditional types of locks provide a higher level of security. True or false?
True
The pumping mechanism for hydraulic prying tools can only be powered. True or false?
False
No single forcible entry tools handles all situations. True or false?
True
Cutting around a lock is another way to open a resisting door. True or false?
True.
Interior pocket doors can be forced with the same techniques used for sliding doors. True or false?
False
The best entry point into a burning building is to force entry through windows. True or false?
False
Interior walls are more difficult to breach than exterior walls. True or false?
False
Gates should be pride or cut one forcing entry to cause less damage. True or false?
False
Which type of lock may have a keypad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen?
Electronic keyless or digital locks
Which type of lock may have a keypad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen
Electronic keyless or digital locks
When performing forcible entry to open a door begin with:
Minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage.
What is the term used for two boards connected with long carriage bolts?
Strong backs.
A Barbwire fence should be cut with a:
Bolt cutter.
