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CHAPTER 11 - FORCIBLE ENTRY Flashcards

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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.

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Lever.

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Support or point of support on which a lever turns in raising something moving.

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Fulcrum.

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Prying tool with a claw at one end and a spike or point at a right angle to a wedge at the other end.

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Haligan tool.

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A wedge shaped blade attached at right angles to the handle of the tool.

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Adz.

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Sharp prong and hook of steel, on a wood, metal, fiber glass or plastic handle of varying lengths, used for pulling, dragging, and probing.

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Pike pole.

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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.

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Battering ram.

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Hydraulic spreading tool that is specially designed to open doors that swing inward.

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Rabbit tool.

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Type of glass specially treated to become harder and more break resistant them plateglass or a single sheet of laminated glass.

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Tempered plate glass.

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The act of creating a hole in a wall or floor to gain access to a structure or portion of a structure.

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Breaching.

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If normal means of access is available, forcible entry should still be used. True or false?

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False – forcible entry should not be used one normal means of access are available.

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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?

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True.

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Shutting off the power will not release an electromagnetic door. True or false?

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False it will release the door.

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It is difficult to tell if locking devices are mounted prior to attempted entry. True or false?

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True.

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No single cutting tool will safely and efficiently cut all materials. True or false?

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True.

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Rebar cutters are only available in powered versions. True or false?

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False – there are manual versions.

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Never use a power saw and a flammable atmosphere. True or false?

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True.

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The longer the handle on a prying tool, The lesser the force produced at the working end.

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False – longer handle equals greater force.

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Rambars have a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive a wedge or fork into an opening. True or false?

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True.

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Pike poles and hooks give firefighters a reach advantage when being used for pushing or pulling. True or false?

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True.

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The rotary saw is the only forcible entry tools that handles all situations. True or false?

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False – there is no single tool that handles all situations.

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There is a sudden release of energy when a door, window, or wall is opened. True or false?

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True.

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You should push saws beyond design limitations only as a last resort. True or false?

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False – never force a tool beyond its limitations.

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Dull saws are less likely to cause an accident. True or false?

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False – they are more likely to cause an accident.

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Carry a pick head axe by covering the pic with a gloved hand. True or false?

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True.

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Pike poles should be carried ahead of the body when outside a structure. True or false?
True.
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Soaking a handle and water can cause wood to swell. True or false?
True.
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It is easier to drive a thick axhead through ordinary objects. True or false?
False – it is more difficult.
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Metal protectant that contains 1-1-1-trichloroethane can strengthen a handle. True or false?
False – it weakens the handle.
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Minor damage is not a problem that causes potential harm in power equipment. True or false?
False – even minor damage can create potential hazards.
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Only the fire department possesses a master key that opens all lockboxes in the jurisdiction. True or false?
True.
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Techniques for breaking the door glass and window glass are similar. True or false?
True.
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If you can see the hinges of a swinging door, it swings away from you. True or false?
False – it's swings towards you.
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Hinges are mounted on the inside of outward swinging Doors. True or false?
False - it swings inward.
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Weather molding must be removed from double doors when using a saw. True or false?
True.
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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.
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Metal frame windows are difficult to pry. True or false?
True.
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Casement windows with one full pain do not require cranking once glass is removed. True or false?
True.
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Lexan is 500 times stronger than safety glass. True or false?
False – it is 250 times stronger.
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When using a rotary saw to force entry, make vertical cuts first. True or false?
False – make horizontal cuts first.
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Interior walls maybe load bearing or non-loadbearing. True or false?
True.
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Carpets and rugs must be removed before cutting wooden floors. True or false?
True.
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Fence material that is stretched tight can recoil when cut and cause injury. True or false?
True.
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What is the most common type of lock set?
Cylindrical.
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What type of lock is mounted into cavity in the door edge?
Mortise
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What type of lock is an electronic keyless lock found on exterior or interior doors?
Higher security.
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What type of lock is an older assembly and only has a latch to hold the door closed?
Mortise.
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What type of lock installation involves boring two holes at right angles to one another?
Cylindrical.
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What type of lock is mounted on the interior door surface?
Rim lock.
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Deadbolt lock that engages and projects volts 1 inch into two or more points on the edge of the door.
Higher security.
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Which type of glass is constructed of a large solid glass pane or multiple panels?
Fixed.
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Which type of window is constructed by being hinged on one side with wooden or metal frames?
Casement.
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Which type of window is constructed with hinge pins in the middle and the latches at the bottom of the window?
Pivoting
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Which type of window is constructed with large sections of glass 1 foot high?
Awning.
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Which type of glass is constructed of small glass sections about 4 inches high and width of window?
Jalousie.
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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.
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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.
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What keeps doors closed?
Latches.
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What are the two types of cylindrical locks?
Key in knob and tubular deadbolt.
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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.
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What permits door to be opened wide enough to see and speak to a visitor but restricts access?
Door chain.
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What should be available when using a rotary saw?
Charged hoseline.
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How far can a hydraulic ram spread?
36 to 63 inches.
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What has two knife like wings that the press as the tool head is driven through a wall
Plaster hook.
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What is the twisting caused by a spinning saw blade called?
Gyroscopic or torsion effect.
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How should a pike pole or hook best to be carried?
Low to the ground.
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Which handles are easily maintained?
Fiberglass.
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What is protected by chromium or other metals apply during the electroplating process?
Plated surfaces.
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Damage can be justified by_____and speed needed for entry.
Severity of emergency.
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What type of door is also known as a flush fitting door?
Outward swinging doors.
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What is a type of sliding door?
Interior pocket door.
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What is the best way to force entry on the security gate?
Cut an opening near the lock with the rotary saw.
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Which type of tool is designed to fit through a space between double swinging doors equipped with panic hardware?
J-tool.
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How large should opening be when using a rotary saw to force overhead doors?
6 feet.
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What type of window can continue wire glass or acrylic plastic?
Double Hung.
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What consists of metal grates that are secured to the exterior of window openings?
Vacant protection systems.
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What tool is used to cut bar and grille frames?
Rebar cutter.
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What type of wall is breached by using a chainsaw equipped with the diamond tipped chain?
Concrete walls.
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The opening one forcing a metal wall should be at least:
6 feet.
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What is needed to breach a gypsum lexan wall?
Power saw.
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Through the lock and rim lock technique would be used to gain access to:
Gates.
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What are the three basic types of locks?
Mortise, cylindrical, and rim lock.
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What factors influence types of tool combinations?
Building construction, security concerns, and tools available.
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Security barriers block escape routes for both firefighters and occupants. True or false?
True
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Nontraditional types of locks provide a higher level of security. True or false?
True
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The pumping mechanism for hydraulic prying tools can only be powered. True or false?
False
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No single forcible entry tools handles all situations. True or false?
True
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Cutting around a lock is another way to open a resisting door. True or false?
True.
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Interior pocket doors can be forced with the same techniques used for sliding doors. True or false?
False
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The best entry point into a burning building is to force entry through windows. True or false?
False
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Interior walls are more difficult to breach than exterior walls. True or false?
False
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Gates should be pride or cut one forcing entry to cause less damage. True or false?
False
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Which type of lock may have a keypad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen?
Electronic keyless or digital locks
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Which type of lock may have a keypad, card reader, or fingerprint activated screen
Electronic keyless or digital locks
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When performing forcible entry to open a door begin with:
Minimum damage and proceed to maximum damage.
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What is the term used for two boards connected with long carriage bolts?
Strong backs.
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A Barbwire fence should be cut with a:
Bolt cutter.
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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.

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