Small Gear

Question 1

What is small gear

Answer 1

Items and equipment used everyday. “Tools of the trade”

Question 2

Gaining entry tools

Answer 2

Halligan tool
Bolt cutters
Pinch bar
Axe
Sledge hammer
Agius tool
Crow bar

Question 3

Extinguishers

Answer 3

Blue- foam
Black- Co2
White- chemical
Red- water
Silver- PV stop

Question 4

Rescue tools

Answer 4

Parrot beak cutters
Combi tool
Ram
Hydraulic hoses

Question 5

Why and who inspects gear

Answer 5

All FFs are responsible for inspection and maintenance
Be aware of stowage and gear operation
Better to notice missing gear at start of shift

Question 6

Appliance check

Answer 6

Check operational condition (oil water etc)
Check pump operation
Inspect body for damage
Check inventory
Operate and clean all equipment as per specs

Question 7

What is making up?

Answer 7

Term referring to the process of cleaning & restowing equipment in appliance after incident

Question 8

Re-stowing

Answer 8

Term refers to swapping your appliance for another “recall” or “restow” appliance when yours needs to have a fault repaired or service.

Question 9

Restowing process

Answer 9

Generally just cabin gear
Make note of what is transferred
Check inventory of restow
Check operations of appliance

Question 10

Fault reporting

Answer 10

Report the fault to SO
Rectify the problem at station
Replace or exchange item
Repair- liase with ESA workshop or spec ops
Restow if necessary

Question 11

DUCOT

Answer 11

Description
Use
Construction
Operation
Testing