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Forcible Entry (IFSTA) Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to the techniques used to gain access into a compartment, structure, facility, or site when the normal means of entry is locked or blocked

A

Forcible entry

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2
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Do not use forcible entry when ___

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Normal means of access are available

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3
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Forcible entry techniques do ___ and provide ___

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  1. Minimal damage to the structure or structural components
  2. Quick access to the emergency
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4
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Factors that determine where to force entry

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  1. Tactics that must be fulfilled
  2. Stage of the fire
  3. Effort required to force entry
  4. Location of the fire or hazard
  5. Effect on ventilation
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5
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Wait for what before forcing entry?

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Being ordered to do so

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6
Q

Any entry into a structure is a form of ___

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Ventilation

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7
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What to remember to do before forcible entry

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Try before you pry

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8
Q

Lock box info may be stored in ___

A

Building pre-incident plans and/or CAD data

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9
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CAD

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Computer-aided dispatch

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10
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General considerations for forcible entry

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  1. Doors and locks - construction, direction of opening, type of frame, type of lock, and mounting of the lock
  2. Proper tools
  3. Security barriers
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11
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Four basic categories of forcible entry tools

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  1. Cutting tools
  2. Prying tools
  3. Pushing/pulling tools
  4. Striking tools
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12
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Cutting tools are often specific to the ___

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Types of materials they can cut and how fast they can cut them

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13
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Using a cutting tool on materials for which it was not designed can ___

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Damage the tool and endanger the operator

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14
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Most common types of cutting tools used by firefighters

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Axes

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15
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Two basic types of axes

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  1. Pick-head axe
  2. Flat-head axe
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16
Q

Smaller axes and hatchets may be used in salvage and overhaul operations, but they are usually too ___ for effective use in forcible entry operations

A

Lightweight and inefficient

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17
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Pick-head axes are available with either a ___ head

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6 or 8 lb

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18
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Versatile forcible entry tool that can be used for cutting, prying, and digging

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Pick-head axe

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19
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The axe head is made of ___

A

Hardened steel

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20
Q

Axe handles are made of ___

A

Wood or fiberglass

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21
Q

The pick-head axe is often used in ___

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Structural firefighting operations

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22
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The pick-head axe is very effective for chopping through ___

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  1. Wooden structural components
  2. Shingles
  3. Aluminum siding
  4. Other roof coverings
  5. Other natural and lightweight materials
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23
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The pick end of the axe can be used to ___

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Penetrate materials that the blade of the axe cannot cut easily

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24
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The side of the pick-head axe can also be used as ___

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A striking tool to break windows or as a prying tool to force some doors

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25
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The flat-head axe is the same as the pick-head axe in size, design, and construction, except that ___

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A flat striking face replaces the pick end

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26
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Unlike the pick-head axe, the striking face of a flat-head axe can be used to ___

A

Strike another tool

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27
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The flat head axe is used in ___

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Both structural and ground cover fire fighting operations

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28
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Used to cut through heavy-duty locks, metal-clad doors, window security bars and grilles, and similar items

A

Metal cutting devices

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29
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Metal cutting devices include ___

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  1. Bolt cutters
  2. Cutting torches
  3. Manual or powered rebar cutters
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30
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Manual bolt cutters are less effective than they once were because they ___

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Cannot cut modern high-security chains

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31
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Do not use bolt cutters to cut ___

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Case-hardened materials found in locks and other security devices, or energized cables

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32
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When using bolt cutters, always wear ___

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Faceshields and eye protection

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33
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Common cutting torches used

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  1. Oxyacetylene cutting torches
  2. Oxy-gasoline cutting torches
  3. Burning bars
  4. Plasma cutters
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34
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A ___ must be in place during cutting operations with a cutting torch

A

Charged hoseline

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35
Q

Do not use cutting torches in or near a ___

A

Flammable or explosive environment

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36
Q

Advantage and disadvantage of manual rebar cutters

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Can be used in areas beyond the reach of the hydraulic supply hose, but requires more energy to use

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37
Q

Handsaws may be useful when ___

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Power saws are not available or the work space is limited

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38
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Most common handsaws in use

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  1. Hacksaws
  2. Drywall saws
  3. Keyhole saws
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39
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Most common power saws in the fire service

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  1. Circular saws
  2. Rotary saws
  3. Reciprocating saw
  4. Chain saw
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40
Q

When operating any power saw, always use ___

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Eye, hearing, and hand protection

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41
Q

Never use a power saw in ___

A

A flammable atmosphere

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42
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This saw is especially useful in situations where electrical power is readily available, and heavier and bulkier power saws are too difficult to handle. Battery powered versions are also available.

A

Circular saw

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43
Q

Rotary saws used the fire service are usually ___-powered with ___ available for cutting wood, metal, and masonry

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  1. Gasoline-powered
  2. Changeable blades
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44
Q

When using a rotary saw to cut metal, have a ___

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Charged hoseline or portable fire extinguisher nearby

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45
Q

Rotary saw blades may spin at more than ___

A

6000 rpms

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46
Q

Rotary saw blades with ___ teeth are superior to standard blades, because ___

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  1. Carbide-tipped
  2. They are less prone to dulling after heavy use
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47
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This saw has a short, straight blade that moves in and out with an action similar to that of a handsaw

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Reciprocating saw

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48
Q

A reciprocating saw equipped with a metal-cutting blade is ideal for cutting ___

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Sheet metal body panels and structural components of vehicles as well as metal doors and wall panels in structures

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49
Q

Chainsaws are commonly used for ___

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Forcible entry, ventilation, rescue, and overhaul operations

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50
Q

Cutting chain types for chain saws

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  1. Wood
  2. Concrete
  3. Stone
  4. Brick
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51
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Chainsaws should be equipped with ___ for safety as well as ___ for better saw control

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  1. Kickback protection and chain brakes
  2. Carbide-tipped chains and depth gauges
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52
Q

Prying tools are useful for ___

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  1. Opening doors
  2. Opening locks
  3. Opening windows
  4. Moving heavy objects
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53
Q

Prybars and other manually operated prying tools use the principle of the ___ to provide mechanical advantage

A

Lever and fulcrum

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54
Q

Force applied to the prying tools handle is multiplied at the working end based upon ___

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The distance between the fulcrum and the working end

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55
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The longer the handle of the prying tool, the greater the ___

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Force produced at the working end

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56
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Most common manual prying tools in the fire service

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  1. Crowbar
  2. Pry (pinch) bar
  3. Claw tool
  4. Pry axe
  5. Rambar
  6. Halligan tool
  7. Hux bar
  8. Kelly tool
  9. Flat bar (nail puller)
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57
Q

Most manual pry tools are constructed from ___

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Single-piece high-carbon steel

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58
Q

Has a sliding weight on the shaft that is used to drive the wedge or fork into an opening

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Rambar

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59
Q

Some prying tools can also be used very effectively as ___, although most cannot

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Striking tools

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60
Q

Hydraulic prying tools receive their power from ___

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Hydraulic fluid pumped through special high-pressure hoses

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61
Q

Can exert force either to spread something apart or pull heavy objects

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Hydraulic spreaders

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62
Q

In forcible entry, place hydraulic rams inside a doorframe and use the rams to ___

A

Spread the frame far enough apart for the door to swing open

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63
Q

The hydraulic door opener usually cause the ___ to fail

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Locking mechanism or door

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64
Q

___ tools have limited use in forcible entry, but in certain circumstances, such as breaking glass and opening walls or ceilings, they are the tools of choice

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Pushing and pulling tools

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65
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Pushing/pulling tools

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  1. Pike pole
  2. Plaster hook
  3. San Francisco hook
  4. Roofman’s hook
  5. New York Roof Hook
  6. Clemens hook
  7. Drywall hook
  8. Multipurpose hook
  9. Rubbish hook
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66
Q

Pike poles and hooks give firefighter’s a ___ advantage

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Reach

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67
Q

Has two knifelike wings that depress as the head is driven through a ceiling or other obstruction and reopen or spread outward under the pressure of self-contained springs

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Plaster hook

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68
Q

Use pike poles and hooks only for ___, never ___

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  1. Pushing and pulling
  2. Prying
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69
Q

What is the hook that can be used for more than pushing and pulling?

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All-metal roofman’s hook

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70
Q

If a lever is needed, select the ___

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Appropriate prying tool

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71
Q

Handles of pike poles are made of ___

A

Wood or fiberglass

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72
Q

A very basic hand tool consists of a weighted head attached to a handle

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Striking tool

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73
Q

Common striking tools

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  1. Sledge hammer (8, 10, and 16 lbs)
  2. Maul
  3. Battering ram
  4. Pick
  5. Flat-head axe
  6. Mallet
  7. Hammer
  8. Punch
  9. Chisel
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74
Q

Poorly maintained striking surfaces may cause ___

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Metal chips or splinters to fly into the air

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75
Q

PPE when using striking tools

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Proper eye protection in addition to the helmet faceshield

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76
Q

___ will help determine which tools will be required to force entry into a particular building or through a particular door, window, or all in that building

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Preincident surveys

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77
Q

Improper use of power and hand tools can result in ___

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  1. Strains
  2. Sprains
  3. Fractures
  4. Abrasions
  5. Lacerations
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78
Q

When tools are not in use, they should be kept in ___

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Properly designated places on the apparatus

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79
Q

If a job cannot be completed with a particular prying tool, do not ___; instead ___

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  1. Strike the handle of the tool
  2. Use a larger tool
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80
Q

If not in a scabbard, carry the axe with ___

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The blade away from the body

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81
Q

When carrying a pick-head axe, ___

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Grasp the pick with a hand to cover it

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82
Q

Never carry an axe ___

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On the shoulder

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83
Q

Carry prying tools ___

A

With any pointed or sharp edges away from the body

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84
Q

How to carry combinations of tools

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Strap them together

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85
Q

Carry pike poles and hooks ___ when outside a structure

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With the head down, close to the ground, and ahead of the body

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86
Q

When entering a building with pike poles and hooks ___

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Carefully reposition the tool are carry it with the head upright close to the body to facilitate prompt use

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87
Q

Pike poles and hooks are especially dangerous because they are ___

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Somewhat unwieldly and can severely injure anyone accidentally jabbed with the working end of the tool

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88
Q

When carrying striking tools, ___

A

Keep the heads of these tools close to the ground. Maintain a firm grip

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89
Q

Never carry a power tool that is operating more than ___

A

10’

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90
Q

Carry a power saw with the blade ___

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Forward and toward the ground

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91
Q

How to care for wooden handles

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  1. Inspect for cracks, blisters, or splinters
  2. Sand the handle to eliminate splinters
  3. Wash with mild detergent, rinsing, and wiping dry
  4. Apply a coat of boiled linseed oil
  5. Check the tightness of the tool head
  6. Limit the surface area used for tool marking
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92
Q

After applying linseed oil to wooden handles, ___

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Use detergent and water to hand wash the oil-coated rags used to clean wooden handles. Lay flat until completely dry. After dry dispose of the cleaning materials

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93
Q

How to care for fiberglass handles

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  1. Wash with mild detergent, rinse, and wipe dry
  2. Check for damage or cracks
  3. Check the tightness of the tool head
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94
Q

How to care for the cutting edge of an axe

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  1. Inspect the edge for chips, cracks, or spurs
  2. Replace the head when required
  3. Filing the cutting edge by hand
  4. Sharpen the blade as per dept SOPs
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95
Q

Never apply paint to the cutting surface of an axe head; this may cause ___

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The cutting surface to stick

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96
Q

Protection of plated surfaces comes from ___

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Chromium or an electro-plating process that applies another metal

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97
Q

How to care for plated surfaces

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Clean or wash using mild detergent and water, rinse, and wipe dry

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98
Q

What oil works best for unprotected metal surfaces

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Light machine oil

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99
Q

Do not use a grinder to sharpen the blade edge because it may cause ___

A

A loss of temper through overheating

100
Q

Avoid using any metal protectant that contains ___, because ___

A
  1. 1-1-1-trichloroethane
  2. This chemical may damage and weaken the handle
101
Q

Do not apply oil on the ___ surface of tools

A

Striking

102
Q

Do not paint metal surfaces, because ___

A

Paint hides defects

103
Q

Methods to open a door

A
  1. The normal fashion
  2. Look for a lock box
  3. Look for a door window or side light panel that can be broken to open the lock from the inside
  4. Force the lock
  5. Remove the hinge pins
  6. Force the door
  7. Pry the door from the jam
104
Q

During forcible entry, it is critical to maintain control of the ___

A

Door

105
Q

If the door will be damaged to the point that it cannot be closed, ___

A

Take steps to deal with subsequent changes in fire behavior

106
Q

Where to cut fencing

A

Stand beside the fence post and cut where it joins the post

107
Q

Cut barbed wire fences with ___

A

Bolt cutters

108
Q

Cut chain-link fences with a ___

A

Rotary saw

109
Q

Wire will recoil in the direction of ___ on the fence when it is cut

A

The next post

110
Q

___ can be used to bridge masonry and ornamental fences

A

A-frame ladders

111
Q

Gates to residential complexes may be forced open by ___

A

Prying the gate open or by using the apparatus bumper to force the gate

112
Q

Fence gates are often secured by ___

A

Padlocks or chains

113
Q

Gates used to secure patios, swimming pools, or backyards will usually have ___. They are best accessed using ___

A
  1. Internal key-operated deadbolt locks
  2. Through-the-lock and rim lock techniques
114
Q

Prying or cutting the gate should be the last method chosen because of ___

A

The amount of damage that will be done to the gate and fence

115
Q

Four basic types of locks

A
  1. Mortise lock
  2. Cylindrical lock
  3. Rim lock
  4. High security locks
116
Q

Mortise latch and lock assemblies are mounted ___

A

In a cavity in the door edge

117
Q

Mortise locks are used on ___

A

Exterior wood and metal doors

118
Q

When the mortise latch and lock assembly is in the locked position, ___

A

The bolt protrudes from the lock into a receiver that is in the jam

119
Q

Most common type of lockset found in residential applications

A

Cylindrical locks

120
Q

The installation of cylindrical locks involves ___

A

Boring two holes at right angles to one another

121
Q

Two type of cylindrical locks

A
  1. Key-in-knob lock
  2. Tubular deadbolt lock
122
Q

Because of the ___, key-in-knob locks are some of the easiest to pry open

A

Relatively short length of the latch

123
Q

The latch bolt in a key-in-knob is usually no longer than ___

A

3/4”

124
Q

Single cylinder vs double action cylinder in a tubular deadbolt lock

A
  1. Single has a keyway on the outside and a thumb turn knob on the inside
  2. Double has a keyway on both sides of the door
125
Q

The easiest way to breach modern deadbolts in a wood residential door is to ___

A

Force the door itself

126
Q

A rim lock is mounted ___ and is used as a ___

A
  1. On the interior door surface
  2. Supplemental lock for doors that may or may not have other types of locks
127
Q

Why can is be difficult to recognize the presence of a rim lock?

A

Some have a keyway in a cylinder on the exterior, but not all do

128
Q

Types of rim locks

A
  1. Night latch
  2. Deadbolt
  3. Vertical deadbolt
129
Q

This rim lock has a spring-loaded bolt with a beveled edge facing the doorframe, allowing the door to lock when it is closed

A

Night latch

130
Q

This rim lock has a rectangular bolt that you must manually retract before the door can be closed and the bolt engaged with the receiver. If this bolt is extended the door cannot be closed

A

Deadbolt

131
Q

This rim lock has a bolt that slides vertically into the receiver and does not cross the door opening and makes it impossible to open by spreading the door from the doorjamb

A

Vertical deadbolt

132
Q

Types of high security locks

A
  1. Multiple bolt locks
  2. Electronic keyless locks
  3. Electromagnetic locks
133
Q

A deadbolt lock that, when engaged, projects bolts 1” into two or more points on one edge of the door. Some versions extend hardened steel bolts into all four edges of a door frame

A

Multiple bolt locks

134
Q

Keyless or digital locks may have a ___

A

Keypad, card reader, or fingerprint-activated screen

135
Q

Electronic keyless locks are generally ___ powered

A

Battery

136
Q

Consists of an electromagnet attached to the doorframe and an armature plate mounted on the door

A

Electromagnetic locks

137
Q

How to release a door with an electromagnetic lock

A

Shut off the power

138
Q

Portable or detachable locking devices

A

Padlocks

139
Q

Two basic types of padlocks

A
  1. Standard
  2. Heavy-duty
140
Q

Standard padlocks have ___

A

Shackles of 1/4” or less in diameter and are not case-hardened steel

141
Q

Heavy-duty padlocks have ___

A

Case-hardened steel shackles more than 1/4” in diameter

142
Q

Many heavy-duty padlocks have what is called ___

A

Toe and heel locking

143
Q

Both ends of the shackle are locked when depressed into the lock mechanism on a padlock

A

Toe and heel locking

144
Q

To remove a toe and heel locking padlock ___

A

Cut both sides of the shackle

145
Q

Types of locking devices

A
  1. Padlock
  2. Door chain
  3. Door limiter
  4. Surface bolt
  5. Internal-mounted bolt
146
Q

Impede entry, but are not locks in the traditional sense

A

Locking devices

147
Q

With the exception of the ___, the locking devices may be easy to force depending the tool that you use

A

Drop bar and the internally mounted bolts

148
Q

Forcible entry creates a ___ in a structure and changes the ___ of hot fire gases

A
  1. Ventilation opening
  2. Flow path
149
Q

Before forcing entry, personnel should be prepared to ___

A

Enter a structure to conduct SAR or interior fire attack

150
Q

The longer the time period between forcing an opening or breaking glass and the beginning of interior fire attack or SAR, the more time the fire has to ___

A

Entrain new oxygen and grow

151
Q

A door may not ___ once it is forces

A

Close properly

152
Q

If a forced door won’t close or stay closed, a firefighter should be assigned to ___

A

Monitor the door to control the flow path and keep the door closed unless coordinated tactics require it to be open

153
Q

One of the fastest and least destructive techniques for forcing locked doors is to ___

A

Break the glass in the door or the sidelight next to it

154
Q

Ordinary window glass will shatter into ___ when broken

A

Sharp fragments

155
Q

Safety measures when breaking glass

A
  1. Full PPE, especially hand and eye protection
  2. Wear SCBA
  3. Charged hoseline in place
156
Q

Most common type of door is one that swings ___

A

At least 90° to open and close

157
Q

Most swinging doors have hinges mounted ___; others swing on ___

A
  1. On one side that permit them to swing in one or both directions
  2. Pivot pins at the top and bottom of the door
158
Q

Double-acting swinging doors are capable of swinging ___

A

180°

159
Q

An easy way to recognize which way a door swings is to ___

A

Look for the hinges

160
Q

If you can see the hinges of the door, it swings ___

A

Towards you

161
Q

If you cannot see the hinges of the door, it swings ___

A

Away from you

162
Q

Two techniques for forcible entry of a single inward-swinging door

A
  1. One firefighter with a rambar
  2. Two firefighters with a Halligan and striking tool
163
Q

If the single inward-swinging door is in a metal frame set in a concrete or masonry wall, you may need to use ___

A

A hydraulic door opener

164
Q

A hydraulic door opening is often called a ___

A

Rabbit tool

165
Q

If the metal door resists being pried open, it is necessary to ___

A

Cut around the lock

166
Q

Two ways to cut around the lock

A
  1. Use a rotary saw with a metal cutting blade to make two intersecting cuts that isolate the lock mechanism and allow the door to swing
  2. Use three cuts to get the same result
167
Q

Because the hinges on outward-swinging doors are mounted on the outside, it is often possible to ___ to gain access

A

Use a nail set and hammer to drive the pins out of the hinges and simply remove the door

168
Q

If the hinge bottoms are solid and the pins cannot be driven out, it may be possible to ___

A

Break off the hinges with a rambar or Halligan, or cut the hinges with a rotary saw or cutting torch. May also insert the blade of a rambar or halligan into the space between the door and the doorjamb and pry that space open wide enough to allow the lock bolt to slip form its keeper

169
Q

If only a mortise lock secures a double-swinging door ___

A

You can insert the blade of a rambar or wedge of a Halligan between the doors to pry them far enough apart for the bolt to slip past the receiver

170
Q

If a double door has a security molding or weather strip over the space between the doors, ___

A

Remove this molding or cut away a section to allow the blade of the forcible entry tool to be inserted

171
Q

Methods to try to force entry if the swinging door is equipped with a drop bar

A
  1. Use a rambar or Halligan to spread the space between the double doors. Insert a handsaw or other narrow tool and lift the bar up and out of the stirrups
  2. Use a rotary saw to cut the exposed bolt heads that are holding the stirrups on the outside of the door
  3. Insert a rotary saw blade between the double doors and cut the security bar
172
Q

Tempered glass resists ___

A

Heat

173
Q

When broken, tempered glass ___

A

Shatters into thousands of tiny cubelike peices

174
Q

Breaking tempered glass doors should be a ___

A

Last resort

175
Q

Guidelines for breaking a tempered plate glass door

A
  1. Use the pick end of a pick-head axe and strike the glass at a bottom corner
  2. Wear complete PPE including helmet-mounted faceshield or goggles
  3. Place a salvage cover against the glass and strike through the cover to shatter the glass
  4. Scrape any remaining glass from the frame
176
Q

If you want to avoid breaking the glass, you can also use the ___ to open tempered plate glass doors

A

Through-the-lock

177
Q

Forcible entry techniques for a sliding glass door

A
  1. Breaking the glass with an axe
  2. Lifting the sliding panel up and out of its track
178
Q

Attempting to spread a sliding glass door from its frame will result in ___

A

The door shattering uncontrollably

179
Q

You can force pocket doors using the ___

A

Same techniques used to force a swinging door

180
Q

If the padlock is on the inside of a door, there is usually a ___

A

Second means of entry into the structure

181
Q

Forcible entry techniques for a door secured with a padlock include ___

A
  1. Cutting off the padlock
  2. Using a rotary saw to make an opening near the lock
  3. Cutting out a section of the door
182
Q

The through-the-lock forcible entry requires a ___

A

Good size up of both the door and the lock mechanism

183
Q

Firefighters can use the through-the-lock entry method if the door does not ___

A

Open with conventional forcible entry methods

184
Q

On a door that the lock cylinder can be unscrewed from the door, the second step is to ___

A

Insert a key tool to open the lock in the same method as inserting a key

185
Q

The key tool is usually ___

A

Flat steel with a bend on the cam end and a flat screwdriver shaped blade on the other

186
Q

___ doors often have locks that can be unscrewed because ___

A
  1. Storefront
  2. It makes it easier for locksmiths to rekey the locks when occupancy changes
187
Q

Special tools for forcible entry

A
  1. K-tool
  2. J-tool
  3. A-tool
  4. Shove knife
188
Q

V-blade tool useful in pulling lock cylinders

A

K-tool

189
Q

Forced behind the cylinder’s ring and face until the wedging blades bit into the cylinder. A metal loop on the front provides a slot to insert one end of a prying tool. A firefighter then strikes the top of the prying tool to set the tool. Once set, use the prying tool to pull on the tool and the lock cylinder from the door

A

K-tool

190
Q

Clearance needed between the lock cylinder and the jamb to use the K-tool

A

1/2”

191
Q

Once the cylinder is removed with the K-tool, ___

A

Insert a key tool into the hole to move the locking bolt to the open position

192
Q

A prying tool with a sharp notch with cutting edges machined into it

A

A-tool

193
Q

The A-tool can often accomplish the same job as the K-tool, but it can ___

A

Cause slightly more damage to the door

194
Q

The A-tool was developed to force entry on mocks manufactured with ___

A

Collars or protective cone shaped covers over them to help prevent the lock cylinder from being unscrewed

195
Q

The A-tool is designed to ___

A

Cut behind the protective collar of a lock cylinder and maintain the hold so that the lock cylinder can be pried out

196
Q

The curved head and long handle of the A-tool are used to ___

A

Provide the leverage for pulling the cylinder

197
Q

The chisel head on the A-tool is used to ___

A

Gouge out the wood around the cylinder for a better bite on the working head when necessary

198
Q

Use the A-tool when pulling ___

A

Protected deadbolt lock cylinders and collared or tubular locks

199
Q

A device made of rigid, heavy gauge wire designed to fit through the space between the double-swinging doors equipped with panic hardware

A

J-tool

200
Q

How is the J-tool used?

A

Inserted between the doors far enough to allow the tool to be rotated 90° in either direction. Then the tool is pulled until it makes contact with the panic hardware. Another sharp pull should operate the panic hardware and allow the door to open

201
Q

Flat steel tool, resembling a wide-bladed putty knife with a notch cut in one edge of the blade, can provide firefighters rapid access to outward swinging latch-type doors

A

Shove knife

202
Q

When used properly, the blade of the shove knife ___

A

Depresses the latch

203
Q

Tools to make forcible entry through padlocks easier

A
  1. Duck-billed lock breaker
  2. Hammerhead pick
  3. Locking pliers and chain
  4. Hockey puck lock breaker (Pipe wrench)
204
Q

Wedge-shaped tool that will widen and break the shackles of padlocks, much like using the hook of a Halligan-type tool

A

Duck-billed lock breaker

205
Q

How to use the duck-billed lock breaker

A

Insert the tool into the lock shackle and strike the tool with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break

206
Q

Has a pick on one end of the tool head and a hammerhead or striking surface on the other

A

Hammerhead pick

207
Q

How to use the hammerhead pick

A

Insert the pick into the padlock shackles and strike the tool with a maul or flat-head axe until the padlock shackles break

208
Q

How to use locking pliers and chain

A

Lock the locking pliers firmly onto the body of the padlock. To keep the padlock stable, hold onto the chain. To cut both shackles, another firefighter uses a power saw or torch

209
Q

How to use hockey puck lock breaker

A

Adjust the pipe wrench to grip the hockey puck firmly. Apply downward pressure to the end of the wrench’s handle to twist the lock and break its interior mechanism

210
Q

If the techniques to break the padlock fail, ___

A

Break the hasp or detach it from the doorframe

211
Q

___ may be the quickest method to remove some padlocks

A

Using a rotary saw with a metal-cutting blade or a cutting torch

212
Q

When forcing overhead doors, use ___

A

A rotary saw to cut a square or rectangular opening about 6’ high and nearly the full width of the door. Once you have access to the interior, use the lift mechanism to open the door fully

213
Q

Use ___ to prevent overhead doors from closing unintentionally

A

Cribbing or shoring blocks

214
Q

Attach a ___ to the overhead door rail above head height to keep the door from closing

A

Pair of vice grips

215
Q

Block all overhead doors in the ___ position to prevent injury if the built-in control device fails

A

Up or open

216
Q

Movable assemblies designed to cover doorway openings in rated separation walls to prevent the spread of fire from one part of a building to another

A

Fire doors

217
Q

Types of standard fire doors

A
  1. Sliding
  2. Swinging
  3. Overhead rolling
218
Q

Exterior fire doors are usually found where ___

A

A structure must be protected form an adjacent exposure

219
Q

Because fire doors only operate when there is a fire, they will not ___

A

Lock in place when closed

220
Q

When passing through fire doors, ___

A

Block the door open to prevent it from closing and blocking a means of egress or cutting off the hoseline water supplies

221
Q

Use caution when propping a fire door open because it ___

A

Also changes the flow path

222
Q

Most common technique to force entry through a window

A

Break the glass

223
Q

When using a pike pole to break a window, ___

A

Position yourself upwind and higher than the window so that falling glass will not slide down the handle towards you

224
Q

How to remove wire glass from its flame?

A

Use a sharp tool, such as the pick of an axe to chop wire glass out of its frame

225
Q

Where safety film is present, ___ may be required to break the windows

A

Cutting tools rather than striking tools

226
Q

Multipane windows are time-consuming to remove because ___

A

The glass is held in place by a rubber cement that makes shard removal difficult

227
Q

How to force fixed windows

A

Break them

228
Q

Forcible entry techniques for double-hung windows depends on ___

A

How the window is locked and the material of which the sash frames is made

229
Q

To force open a single-casement window ___

A

Break the lowest pane of glass, clear the shards from the frame, and reach in and unlock the locking mechanism, operate the crank, and remove the screen

230
Q

The technique used to force open a horizontal sliding window is ___

A

The same as for a sliding door

231
Q

How to force entry through awning windows

A

Break the glass or pry the window up from the frame

232
Q

How to force entry though jalousie windows

A

Remove the glass, or cut through the wall around the entire window and remove it

233
Q

Forcing entry through projecting windows may be limited to ___

A

Breaking the glass or cuttin the window panel out of the frame

234
Q

In situations where doors and windows are inaccessible or heavily secured, it may be faster and more efficient to gain access through ___

A

The structure’s walls

235
Q

Creating a hole in a wall

A

Breaching

236
Q

Breaching load-bearing exterior walls in a fire-weakened structure could cause ___

A

A partial or total collapse

237
Q

Walls can conceal ___

A
  1. Electrical wires
  2. Gas pipes
  3. Water pipes
  4. Components of the building utilities
238
Q

How far apart are studs?

A

16”, 20”, and 24”

239
Q

The traditional approach to breaching a masonry wall

A

Battering ram

240
Q

Best for breaching brick and concrete walls

A

Power tools such as rotary saws with masonry blades or pneumatic or electric jackhammers

241
Q

A battering ram is best suited for ___

A

Opening a small hole in a wall through which water can be applied to a fire on the other side of the wall

242
Q

If tools aren’t available to breach a masonry wall, a ___ can be used to attack a fire on the other side

A

Penetrating nozzle

243
Q

When breaching masonry with hand tools, striking ___ is most efficient

A

The middle of the wall

244
Q

Fastest and most efficient method to breach a poured concrete wall

A

Chainsaw equipped with a diamond-tipped chain, or a pneumatic jackhammer if the saw in not available

245
Q

A hole cut into metal walls for entry should be what size?

A

At least 6’ tall and as wide as needed

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