Chapter 17 Flashcards
Question: The first rule of forcible entry is, “Try before you _____!”
Pry
Question: The halligan tool and the flat head axe together (or the 10lb maul and the halligan) are known as “The ______.”
Irons
Question: While you are doing your “size up” for a forcible entry assignment, you notice that you can see the hinges on an exterior door. This means that the door opens _______.
Outward, toward you
Question: Name one of the two types of roll-down steel doors.
Sectional Rolling OR Continuous
Question: Name one of the three standard methods of forcible entry for firefighters.
Conventional OR Through-the-Lock OR Power Tools
Question: What is the name of the method of forcible entry where leverage, force and impact are used, usually with the tools referred to as “the irons”?
Conventional (Forcible Entry)
Question: What kind of glass is commonly composed of two or more sheets of glass with a plastic sheet between them, also known as safety glass?
Laminated Glass
Question: What kind of glass has wire mesh embedded between two or more layers of glass?
Wire Glass
Question: What is the group of tools used to pull away Materials?
Pulling tools
Question: What is the group of tools used to cut through or around materials?
Cutting Tools
Question: What is the group of tools used to separate objects by means of mechanical advantage?
Prying tools
Question: What is the mounting frame for a door?
Jamb
Question: The fire scene task of gaining entry to a building or secured area by disabling, breaking, or going around locking and security devices is known as _______ _______.
forcible entry
Question: An ax should never be carried over the _______.
shoulder
Question: _______ glass is plate glass that has been heated to increase its strength.
Tempered
Question: The _______ ax has a point that can be used for puncturing, pulling, and, to a limited extent, prying.
pick-head
Question: _______ _______ are used primarily for ventilation purposes; however, they have application as a forcible entry tool depending on the type of building construction and opening required.
Chain saws
Question: When you carry an axe, the blade is faced _____ from your body.
Away
Question: Another name for the reciprocating saw is known as the _______.
Sawzall
Question: What type of wood door is usually built with solid material, individual boards, and are common in barns and warehouses?
Ledge Doors
Question: Which type of lock is the most common in residential occupancies and on interior doors in commercial occupancies?
Key in the knob lock
Question: What type of cut works well on all roll down doors? this cut is also simple and quick
V Cut or TeePee
Question: The most common size for bolt cutters is 36 inches in length. This size will cut steel up to_____ inch thick?
8-Mar
Question: The most important experience is gained from ____ operations.
Field.
Question: The two basic types of power saws are the rotarty or circular saw and the _____ ___.
Chain saw.
Question: The most common type of pulling tool is the ____ ___.
Pike pole OR hook.
Question: _____ cutters are used to cut metal bars, cables, wires, and other hardware.
Bolt.
Question: The Flathead ax belongs to which family or group of forcible entry tools?
Striking.
Question: This group of tools is used to deliver impact forces to break locks or drive another tool?
Striking tool
Question: Hinges, tracks or other means of attaching a door to the frame or jamb is called?
Mounting Hardware
Question: Name 1 of 3 types of doors?
Panel, Flush or Slab, Ledge Doors
Question: Name 1 type of lock
Key in the Knob, Mortise, Rim, Tubular, Pad or Special Locks
Question: The most common metal cutting blade is an abrasive disc made of ________ oxide.
Aluminum
Question: What are the three types of rotary saw blades?
Wood, masonry and metal