Chapter 9 Flashcards by MARG B

The techniques used in structural forcible entry:
A: cannot be used to gain entry to vehicles or rail cars
B: should do minimal damage and provide quick access
C: may be preferable to normal means of entry during a fire
D: are decided upon by the rapid intervention crew supervisor

B: should do minimal damage and provide quick access

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Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
A: Building’s age
B: Weather conditions
C: Building’s occupancy type
D: How forcible entry will affect ventilation

D: How forcible entry will affect ventilation

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Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should “try before you pry” and:
A: radio the computer-aided dispatch center
B: look for a lockbox near the main entrance
C: get permission from the building’s owner or superintendent
D: request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials

B: look for a lockbox near the main entrance

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Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan windows:
A: can be forced using common power tools
B: cannot be forced, even with specialized tools
C: require specialized training and tools to force
D: provide a more secure point of entry for a building

C: require specialized training and tools to force

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Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters?
A: Cutting through cables with bolt cutters
B: Using multiple types of power tools to cut a material
C: Cutting through wooden structural materials with a pick-head axe
D: Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed

D: Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed

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Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform?
A: Pry security bars off of windows
B: Cut through the hasp of a padlock
C: Remove shingles and other roof coverings
D: Strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

C: Remove shingles and other roof coverings

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Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to:
A: remove aluminum siding
B: remove roofing materials
C: chop through wooden structural components
D: strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

D: strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb

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Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlock shackles, or: 
A: pins
B: cables
C: security bolts
D: high-security chains

D: high-security chains

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What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?
A: Air monitoring devices
B: Rapid Intervention Crew
C: Hearing protection and SCBA
D: Charged hose line standing by

D: Charged hose line standing by

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Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with limited space? 
A: Handsaw
B: Rotary saw
C: Plasma cutters
D: Oxyacetylene torch

A: Handsaw

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Never use a power saw: 
A: when wearing SCBA
B: in subzero temperatures 
C: in a flammable atmosphere
D: when a handsaw could accomplish the task

C: in a flammable atmosphere

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When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
A: have a RIC team standing by
B: have a charged hose line nearby
C: use an air-monitoring device beforehand
D: first try a hand tool to accomplish the task

B: have a charged hose line nearby

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Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
A: Prying tools
B: Pulling tools
C: Cutting tools
D: Striking tools

A: Prying tools

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Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough apart so that the door can swing open?
A: Air chisel
B: Hydraulic ram
C: Hydraulic cutters
D: San Francisco hook

B: Hydraulic ram

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Which situation would you call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a drywall hook or a pike pool?
A: Prying open an exterior door
B: Forcing entry through a padlock
C: Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension
D: Creating an escape opening in an exterior wall

C: Opening a ceiling to check for fire extension

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A \_\_\_ is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry. 
A: pike pole
B: kelly tool
C: pick-head axe
D: sledge hammer

D: sledge hammer

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When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool that:
A: is the lightest or most portable
B: has been most recently inspected
C: is most appropriate for the task at hand
D: will be the least likely to break under pressure

C: is most appropriate for the task at hand

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When performing forcible entry, it is important to:
A: use the largest tool available
B: position so your weight is on the back foot
C: use handle extenders to provide more leverage
D: be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area

D: be sure that other personnel are out of the immediate area

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To prevent injuries while using forcible entry tools, always:
A: sharpen the blades as much as possible
B: use “cheater bars” to gain mechanical advantage
C: ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly
D: ensure that other personnel are close by to provide assistance

C: ensure that you have room to operate the tool properly

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When using power saws for forcible entry, firefighters must:
A: select the largest saw available
B: be aware of hidden electrical wires and gas lines
C: use a blade that has not recently been sharpened
D: place the blade against the material before turning the saw on

B: be aware of hidden electrical wires and gas lines

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How should prying tools be carried? 
A: Strapped to another tool
B: Placed in the tool's scabbard
C: Pointed or sharp edges facing up 
D: Pointed or sharp edges facing away from the body

D: Pointed or sharp edges facing away from the body

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When outside a structure, a pike pole should be carried with the tool head: 
A: cradled in one arm
B: upright close to the body
C: pointing to the rear of the body
D: down and positioned ahead of the body

D: down and positioned ahead of the body

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Power tools should be started:
A: in the area where the work will be performed
B: with the blade facing up and toward the operator
C: with the blade facing down and toward the operator
D: more than 10 feet (3m) away from where the work will be performed

A: in the area where the work will be performed

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What should you do if you find a forcible entry tool that is damaged?
A: Throw the tool away
B: Attempt to repair the tool yourself
C: Remove the tool from service after using it
D: Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority

D: Tag the tool, remove it from service, and send it to the proper authority

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``` Wooden tool handles should be inspected for: A: splinters B: melting or fraying C: discoloured varnish D: chipped or faded paint ```

A: splinters

``` Fiberglass tool handles should be maintained by: A: varnishing them B: washing with a mild detergent C: rubbing them with boiled linseed oil D: using adhesive barcodes to mark them ```

B: washing with a mild detergent

If the blade of an axe is too thick, regardless of its sharpness: A: grinding the cutting edges will be necessary B: it will be completely useless for forcible entry C: it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects D: pieces of the blade may break when cutting gravel roofs or striking nails in doors

C: it will be difficult to drive the axe head through ordinary objects

Unprotected metal surfaces on tools should not be painted because: A: the metal will rust B: paint hides defects C: the paint will chip as the tool is used D: paint will react violently with the metal

B: paint hides defects

Damage resulting from forcible entry may be reduced by: A: using a lock box, if available B: using multiple tools to force a door C: breaking windows rather than a door D: forcing the door as quickly as possible

A: using a lock box, if available

``` If a door is opened, a structure's ____ will change, which may cause the fire to grow A: live load B: dead load C: ventilation profile D: construction type ```

C: ventilation profile

When gaining access to a property by forcing a gate, firefighters should: A: pry the gate before attempting to cut it B: cut the gate instead of trying to pry it open C: choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage D: depend on the quickest method of access, regardless of the amount of damage it will do

C: choose the method that is effective, but causes the least damage

``` Which type of lock commonly found in residential applications has a singe-cylinder and is mounted above the doorknob? A: Night latch B: Key-in-knob lock C: Electromagnetic lock D: Tubular deadbolt lock ```

D: Tubular deadbolt lock

``` Which type of lock is mounted on the inside surface of the door and is used as a supplemental lock for doors? A: Rim lock B: Mortise lock C: Cylindrical lock D: Electromagnetic lock ```

A: Rim lock

``` An electromagnetic lock is an example of a: A: rim lock B: mortise lock C: cylindrical lock D: high-security lock ```

D: high security lock

``` Padlocks and surface bolts are examples of: A: rim locks B: locking devices C: cylindrical locks D: high-security locks ```

B: locking devices

``` Which type of locking device that is often found in hotel rooms restricts the opening of a door using a U-shaped shackle that connects with a shaft and knob mounted on the doorframe? A: Door chain B: Door limiter C: Internal-mounted bolt D: Electronic keyless lock ```

B: Door limiter

Why must forcible entry and door control be coordinated? A: Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire B: Forcing entry without controlling the door will result in an increased fuel load C: If the door is not controlled during forcible entry, the building is at a higher risk of collapse D: The door must be controlled so that forcible entry techniques don't cause unnecessary damage to the door

A: Breaking a door or window introduces a new source of oxygen to the fire

``` Which forcible entry technique changes the ventilation profile of the building because it cannot be undone once completed? A: Picking the lock B: Breaking the glass in the door C: Cutting the shackles of a padlock D: Removing the hinges from the door ```

B: Breaking the glass in the door

If you can see the hinges of a door, it: A: swings towards you B: swings away from you C: will require power tools to force D: cannot be opened using conventional forcible entry methods

A: swings towards you

``` Which tool would be best suited for forcing a metal-clad inward swinging door in a masonry wall? A: Rambar B: Rabbit tool C: Halligan tool D: Pick-head axe ```

B: Rabbit tool

Double-swinging doors: A: require the use of a rabbit tool for forcible entry B: require the use of a cutting torch for forcible entry C: can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan D: can be opened by cutting the door limiter that secures them

C: can often be pried apart using a rambar or Halligan

``` Which kind of door would be forced by inserting a rotary saw blade through the opening and cutting the security bar? A: Sliding door B: Outward-swinging door C: Tempered plate glass security door D: Double-swinging door with a drop bar ```

D: Double-swinging door with a drop bar

When tempered plate glass doors are encountered: A: the glass should only be broken as a last resort B: firefighters should don hearing protection before breaking the glass C: a reciprocating saw can be used to cut the glass out of the door frames D: breaking the glass is the safest, quickest way to enter the building

A: the glass should only be broken as a last resort

``` Sliding doors can be forced by: A: removing the door's hinges B: cutting the glass with a hand saw C: spreading the door from the frame D: lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track ```

D: lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track

Security doors and gates cause a problem for firefighters during forcible entry operations, because they: A: require extra planning and will delay entry B: cannot be forced using common forcible entry tools C: are expensive and difficult to replace for homeowners if damaged D: indicate that the structure will likely have more layers of security in place beyond the gate

A: require extra planning and will delay entry

``` K-tools and shove knives are used for: A: breaking glass in doors B: through-the-lock forcible entry C: forcing security doors and gates D: breaching the walls of a structure ```

B: through-the-lock forcible entry

``` Which tool was developed to force entry on locks with protective collars or cone-shaped covers? A: A-tool B: K-tool C: Rambar D: Shove knife ```

A: A-tool

A J-tool is made of rigid, heavy gauge wired and is designed to: A: open a sliding door or pocket door B: remove the faceplate of a lock cylinder C: cut off the protective collar on a lock cylider D: open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware

D: open a double-swinging door that is equipped with panic hardware

``` A ____ is a wedge-shaped tool that widens to break the shackle of a padlock A: shove knife B: hammerhead pick C: duck-billed lock breaker D: hockey puck lock breaker ```

C: duck-billed lock breaker

Which method would be used to force an overhead door? A: Pry the door open using a Halligan and flat head axe B: Use vice grips to pry the door up to prevent it from closing C: Attach a chain to the handle of the door and use a hydraulic door opener to pull the chain upward D: Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully

D: Use a rotary saw to cut an opening, then enter and use the lift mechanism to open the door fully

Which location would likely be protected by a fire door? A: The front door on a residential home B: The entrance to an office exit stairwell C: Separating a dining room from a kitchen D: As an emergency exit door on a movie theatre

B: The entrance to an office exit stairwell

``` Interior fire doors: A: will lock in place when closed B: should never be propped open C: will not lock in place when closed D: have no impact on a structure's ventilation ```

C: will not lock in place when closed

Glass shards that result from firefighters breaking windows during forcible entry: A: have little effect on firefighter entry into the structure B: are usually large and can be easily removed from the entry area C: must be cleaned from the area before firefighters can enter the building D: can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines

D: can create a dangerous surface for firefighters advancing hoselines

``` Windows with safety film may require ___ to break the windows A: rabbit tools B: cutting tools C: a flat-head axe D: pushing/pulling tools ```

B: cutting tools

If the lock of a metal-frame double-hung window does not force with minimum pressure applied: A: the lock should be able to be forced, using a larger, stronger tool B: the panes should be removed by breaking the seal between them C: a saw should be used to cut the glass out of the window openings D: it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually

D: it may be quicker to break the glass and open the lock manually

If you must enter through a jalousie window, it may be faster and more efficient to: A: cut the window panel out of the frame B: break the glass in the individual panes and spread the window frame C: cut through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it D: break the lowest pane, cut the screen and unlock the locking mechanism

C: cut through the wall around the entire window assembly and remove it

If a building has security bars on the windows, A: the windows must be opened from the inside B: remove only the security bars on the ground level C: the windows with bars should be left alone and other windows should be chosen for egress D: all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available

D: all bars should be removed to allow emergency egress for inside crews if adequate resources are available

A partial or total structural collapse could be a direct result of: A: breaking window glass to gain access to the building's interior B: opening the door of a building that contains a ventilation-limited fire C: creating a hole in a load-bearing interior wall of a fire-weakened structure D: breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure

D: breaching a load-bearing exterior wall of a fire-weakened structure

One problem with breaching interior and exterior walls is that: A: it might increase the dead load of the structure B: they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes C: most walls are made of concrete, which is difficult to breach D: it will compromise the integrity of the structure beyond repair

B: they may conceal electrical wires and gas pipes

When using hand tools to breach exterior wood frame walls it is safest to: A: have a power tool as a backup just in case the hand tool breaks B: have multiple firefighters working at once to create the entry quickly C: strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first D: outline the opening with a saw and then strike or make cuts starting at the corner of the opening

C: strike and make cuts toward the center of the opening you want to create first

``` Which tool would be practical to use to make an opening that is large enough for a firefighter to pass through in a brick or concrete block wall? A: Jack-hammer B: Battering ram C: Sledgehammer D: Reciprocating saw ```

A: Jack-hammer

When breaching an exterior metal wall with a rotary saw, firefighters should: A: have a team standing by with an uncharged hose line B: have a charged hose line or fire extinguisher available C: start cuts on either side of the nails or rivets that fasten the wall to the studs D: be aware that the vibration of the saw will greatly increase the possibility of structural collapse

B: have a charged hose line or fire extinguisher available

Plaster or gypsum wall covering on interior walls: A: requires the use of power saws to be breached B: can cause increased fire spread within the compartment C: is designed to provide structural stability to the compartment D: is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure

D: is designed to provide fire resistance and limit fire spread within the structure

Wallboard that has been reinforced with Lexan: A: will be labelled B: can be breached by hand tools C: cannot be breached, even with power tools D: can be identified during pre-incident surveys

D: can be identified during pre-incident surveys