Chapter 9 - FORCIBLE ENTRY Flashcards
4 categories of tools in forcible entry:
Prying
Pushing
Cutting
Striking
A chain saw is an example of which type of tool?
Cutting
What is the VEIS acronym
Vent
Enter
Isolate
Search
Before damaging any property, what should you always do
TRY BEFORE YOU PRY
The irons combine two tools, what are they?
Halligan and axe
What are the 4 types of power saws?
Reciprocating saw
Chain saw
Circular saw
Rotary saw
What are some examples of pushing-pulling tools?
Pike poles, Plaster hooks, Clemens hook, San Francisco hook, dry wall hooks
Pike poles are most important
What should you always maintain while using saws?
Situational awareness
When carrying an axe, should the blade point to your body or away from your body?
Away from your body
When sharpening an axe, how should you proceed?
Do it by hand so you’re not grinding too much and weakening the tool
Where should you never use saws and why?
In a flammable atmosphere, they are not intrinsically safe
For maintenance of cutting tools, what is the procedure?
Always file by hand, grinding the edge weakens the tool
What can be applied to axe handles during maintenance?
Boiled linseed oil
What should you always be mindful of when performing forcible entry?
Ventilation and introducing new O2
When performing forcible entry, what 3 steps should you do in order and repeat if necessary?
- Gap
- Set
- Force
