Forc Entry Flashcards
What is the first thing you do before attempting any forcible entry?
Try before you pry
NFPA 1001
Requires a firefighter should be capable of forcing entry into a building using the proper PPE.
Forcible entry tools are categorized how?
Cutting tools
Prying tools
Pushing/pulling tools
Striking tools
Circular saw
Electric power saw used for construction
Rotary saw
Provides different blades
k-12
Reciprocating saw
Saw-za
Chain saw
Is most common ventilation tool
What is the most effective pri tool
Ran bar
What is an example of a hydraulic door opener?
Rabbit opener
Cheater
Piece of pipe slipped over the handle of a prying tool to lengthen the handle adding leverage
( breaker bar)
What do you need to remember about the storage of composite blades?
Don’t store in a compartment where gasoline fumes accumulate, the hydrocarbons bond to the material causing a violent reaction during use
How do you clean all tools?
Mild detergent and water rinse
If you have a wood handle what do you apply?
Boiled linseed oil
What are the two type of metal surfaces?
Plated surfaces
Unprotected surfaces
What do you apply to unprotected metal surfaces?
Light machine oil
What do you need to remember about wooden doors?
S- slap
L- ledge
A- &
P- panel
Wooden swinging door can have what kind of framing?
Rabbeted - metal
Stopped- wood
Slab doors are constructed in what two ways?
Solid or hollow core
What is most common in storerooms or ware houses also referred to as a batten door?
Ledge door
What is the hardest door to force entry?
Metal swinging doors
What do you do if you come across a sliding door with a burglar block?
Break the glass
What are the types of overhead doors?
Sectional
Tilt slap
Roll up
Telescope
Fire doors
Movable assemblies designed to cover a door way to prevent the spread of fire
What are the four types of locks?
Mortise
Bored (cylindrical)
Rim
Padlock
If you are to strike glass where do you aim?
Bottom corner
Key tool
Flat steel used to open the lock
K tool
Used to bite into lock cylinders
A- tool
Same as k tool but causes more damage
What are the types of windows?
Check rail (double hung): slide Casement (hinged) : have a hand crank Projected: open out Awning: 1 foot glass Jalousie : 4in glass
Lexan
Is 250 times Stronger than safety glass 30 times stronger than acrylic
Self extinguishing
Breaching
Opening a hole in a wall
What must you factor in before breaching?
1. Wind direction Windward or lean ward 2. Additional surrounding hazards 3. Type of construction 4. Proper tool
When breaching a wall why is it important to cut a small hole forts before?
Check for piping and electrical wires
Wooden joists can be spread how far apart?
12-24 inches