Chapter 8 Firefighter Tools and Equipment

Question 1

A tool made of hardened steel with handles on the sides used to force doors and breach walls. Larger versions, may be used by as many as four people, smaller version are made for one or two people.

Answer 1

Battering ram.

Question 2

A cutting tool used to cut through thick metal objects, such as bolts, locks and wire fences.

Answer 2

Bolt cutter

Question 3

A hand tool used to tighten or loosen bolts. The end is enclosed, as opposed to an open-end wrench. Each wrench is a specific size, and most have ratchets for easier use.

Answer 3

Box-end wrench.

Question 4

A saw designed for cutting wood.

Answer 4

Carpenter’s handsaw.

Question 5

A tool with a long wooden or fibreglass pole that has a metal point with a spur at right angles at one end. It can be used to probe ceilings and pull down plaster lath material.

Answer 5

Ceiling hook.

Question 6

A power saw that uses the rotating movement of a chain equipped with sharpened cutting edges. It is typicall used to cut through wood.

Answer 6

Chainsaw.

Question 7

A metal tool with one sharpened end that is used to break apart material in conjunction with a hammer, mallet or sledgehammer.

Answer 7

Chisel

Question 8

A tool with a pointed claw-hook one one end and a forked- or flat-chisel pry on the other end. It is often used for forcible entry.

Answer 8

Claw bar

Question 9

A multi-purpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique head design.

Answer 9

Clemens hook

Question 10

A type of pike pole intended for use in tight spaces, commonly 0.6m to 1m (2-4ft) in length

Answer 10

Closet hook

Question 11

A hand tool with an open-end wrench on one end and a box-end wrench on the other.

Answer 11

Combination Wrench

Question 12

A hand-operated tool used for dragging or lifting heavy objects that uses pulleys and cables or chains to multiple pulling or lifting force.

Answer 12

Come along

Question 13

A sign designed to cut curves in wood

Answer 13

Coping Saw

Question 14

A set or pair of connection devices attached to a fire house that allow the hose to be interconnected to additional length of hose or adapters and other firefighting appliances (NFPA 1963)

Answer 14

Coupling

Question 15

A straight bar made of steel or iron with a forked chisel on the working end that is suitable for performing forcible entry.

Answer 15

Crowbar

Question 16

A torch that produces a high-temperature flame capable of heating metal to its melting point, therby cutting through an object. Because of the high temperatures (3149C/5700F) that these torches produce, the operator must be specially trained before using this tool

Answer 16

Cutting torch

Question 17

A specialized version of a pike pole that can remove drywall more effectively because of its hook design

Answer 17

Drywall hook

Question 18

A specialized type of prying tool made of flat steel with prying ends suitable for performing forcible entry

Answer 18

Flat bar

Question 19

A tool that has a head with an axe on one side and a flat head on the opposite side

Answer 19

Flat-head axe

Question 20

Techniques used by fire personnel to gain entry into buildings, vehicles, aircraft or other areas of confinement when normal means of entry are locked or blocked

Answer 20

Forcible entry

Question 21

A hand tool with a pincer-like working end that can be used to bend wire or hold smaller objects.

Answer 21

Gripping pliers

Question 22

A cutting tool designed for use on metal. Different blades can be used for cutting different types of metals.

Answer 22

Hacksaw

Question 23

A prying tool that incorporates a sharp tapered pick, a blade (either an adze or wedge), and a fork; it is specifically designed for use in the fire service

Answer 23

Halligan tool

Question 24

A striking tool

Answer 24

Hammer

Question 25

A small, portable light carried by firefighters to improve visibility at emergency scenes; it is often powered by rechargeable batteries.

Answer 25

Hand light

Question 26

A manually powered saw designed to cut different types of materials. Examples include hacksaws, carpenters saws, keyhole saws and coping saws

Answer 26

Handsaw

Question 27

A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of it's unique design. It also may be used as a hydrant wrench

Answer 27

Hux Bar

Question 28

A hand tool that is used to operate the valves on a hydrant; it also may be used as a spanner wrench. Some models are plain wrenches, whereas others have ratchet feature

Answer 28

Hydrant wrench

Question 29

A lightweight, hand operated tool that can produce up to 4536 Kg(10,000lb) of cutting force

Answer 29

Hydraulic Shears

Question 30

A lightweight, hand-operated tool that can produce up to 4536kg (10,000lb) of prying and spreading force

Answer 30

Hydraulic Spreader

Question 31

The assignment of a team of firefighters to enter a structure and attempt fire suppression

Answer 31

Interior attack

Question 32

A combination of tools, usually consisting of a halligan tool and a flat-axe, that are commonly used for forcible entry

Answer 32

Irons

Question 33

A tool that is used to remove lock cylinders from structural doors so the locking mechanism can be unlocked

Answer 33

K tool

Question 34

A steel bar with two main features: a large pick and a large chisel or fork

Answer 34

Kelly tool

Question 35

A saw designed to cut circles in wood and drywall

Answer 35

Keyhole saw

Question 36

A short-handled hammer

Answer 36

A mallet

Question 37

A specialized striking tool, weighing 3kg (6lb) or more, with an axe on one side of the head and a sledgehammer on the other side

Answer 37

Maul

Question 38

A saw that is usually powered by an electric or gasoline engine. The three primary types are chainsaws, rotary saws and reciprocating saws

Answer 38

Mechanical saw

Question 39

A long pole with a wooden or fibreglass handle and a metal hook on one end used for pulling

Answer 39

Multipurpose hook

Question 40

A hand tool that is used to tighten or loosen bolts. The end is open, as opposed to a box end wrench. Each wrench is a specific size.

Answer 40

Open-end wrench

Question 41

The process of final extinguishment after the main body of a fire has been knocked down. All traces of fire must be extinguished at this time. (NFPA 042)

Answer 41

Overhaul

Question 42

A tool that has a head with an axe on one side and a pointed end ("pick") on the opposite side.

Answer 42

Pick-head axe

Question 43

A pole with a sharp point ("pike") on one end coupled with a hook. It is used to make openings in ceilings and walls. They are manufactured in different lengths for use in rooms of different heights.

Answer 43

Pike Pole

Question 44

A wrench having one fixed grip and one movable grip that can be adjusted to fit securely around pipes and other tubular objects

Answer 44

Pipe wrench

Question 45

A long pole with a pointed head and two retractable cutting blades on the side

Answer 45

Plaster hook

Question 46

A specialized prying tool made of a hardened steel rod with a tapered end that can be inserted into a small area

Answer 46

Pry bar

Question 47

A hydraulic spreading tool designed to pry open doors that swing inward

Answer 47

Rabbit tool

Question 48

A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost or trapped rescue personnel (NFPA 1500)

Answer 48

Rapid intervention team (RIT)

Question 49

A system that allows emergency replenishment of breathing air to the SCBA of disabled or entrapped fire or emergency service personnel. (NFPA 1407)

Answer 49

Rapid intervention crew universal air connection

Question 50

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a battery motor and whose blade moves back and forth

Answer 50

Reciprocating saw

Question 51

Immediate and ongoing activities, tasks, programs and systems to manage the effects of an incident that threatens life, property, operations or the environment. (NFPA 1600)

Answer 51

Response

Question 52

A long pole with a solid metal hook used for pulling

Answer 52

Roofman's hook

Question 53

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine that uses a large rotating blade to cut through material. The blades can be changes depending on the material being cut.

Answer 53

Rotary saw

Question 54

A fire fighting procedure for protecting property from further loss following an aircraft accident or fire. (NFPA 402)

Answer 54

Salvage

Question 55

A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique design, which includes a built in gas shut-off and directional slot

Answer 55

San Francisco hook

Question 56

A tool used for turning screws

Answer 56

Screwdriver

Question 57

The process of searching a building for a victim and extricating the victim from the building.

Answer 57

Search and Rescue

Question 58

A specialized cutting device that cuts through seat belts

Answer 58

Seat belt cutter

Question 59

A forcible entry tool used to trip the latch of outward swinging doors

Answer 59

Shove knife

Question 60

The process of gathering and analyzing information to help fire officers make decisions regarding the deployment of resources and the implementation of tactics (NFPA 1410)

Answer 60

Size up

Question 61

A hammer than be one of a variety of weights and sizes

Answer 61

Sledgehammer

Question 62

A wrench that fits over a nut or bolt and uses the ratchet action of an attached hanle to tighten or loosen the nut or bolt.

Answer 62

Socket wrench

Question 63

A type of tool used to couple or uncouple hose by turning the rocker lugs or pin lugs on the connections

Answer 63

Spanner wrench

Question 64

A spring-loaded punch used to break automobile glass

Answer 64

Spring loaded centre punch

Question 65

An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then gerneates images based on those data. It is commonly used in smoke filled environments to locate victims as well as to search for hidden fire during size-up and overhaul.

Answer 65

Thermal Imaging Device (Thermal Imaging Camera/TIC)

Question 66

The controlled and coordinated removal of heat and smoke from a structure, replacing the escpaing gases with fresh air. (NFPA 1410).

Answer 66

Ventilation