Tools & Equipment

Question 1

Axes

Answer 1

Pick head axe:
4.5 lb on belt. 26” handle
6 lb mounted. 36” handle

Flathead Axe: entry set

Question 2

Portland Door Opener

Answer 2

“Adz tool”

Right angle set blade used for forcible entry

Question 3

Halligan Tool

Answer 3

Multi-purpose, forcible entry

“Entry set” with flathead axe

Question 4

Salvage Belt content

Answer 4

Shingling hatchet
Hammer stapler
Knife
two pouches w/Nails

Question 5

Pickaroon

Answer 5

Curved pick head
7’ in length

Removes roofing materials

Question 6

Rubbish Hook

Answer 6

D-handled, metal fork

Overhaul/testing roof integrity

Question 7

Spanners (5)

Answer 7

Pocket
Booster
Hydrant 
Adjustable 
Foam bucket

Question 8

Pike Pole

Answer 8

Wood or fiberglass
D-ring and standard
Spike and hook combo

3-16’

Question 9

Generator

Answer 9

4 cycle gas or diesel

Puts out 110volt A-C w/power range of 1,500 - 7,500 watts

Question 10

Salvage cover

Answer 10

12x18

Grommets spaces every 16” around edges

Question 11

Air Hammer

Answer 11

Air chisel
Vehicle extrication

Regulator attached to SCBA bottle and pressure set according to bit

Question 12

Clamshell

Answer 12

Backboard that breaks into 2 different parts

Question 13

Chain Saw

Answer 13

20” cutting bar

2 stroke mixed fuel

Question 14

Electric Fan

Answer 14

1/3 horsepower
110 volt source
“SuperVac P-164SE”
Moves 3200-5200 cfm

Question 15

Gas Fan

Answer 15

Pos. press. Ventilations
5.5 horsepower 4 stroke
Unleaded gas

Moves 8,500 cfm

Question 16

Hurst Tool

Answer 16

“Jaws of Life”

Spreader, cutter, ram

Gas engine, sometimes 110 volt

Question 17

Rotary Saw

Answer 17

6 HP
10” cutting blade

Wood, masonry, and/or Metal

Question 18

Water Vacuum

Answer 18

110 volt motor

Holding tank= 5-6 gallons

Question 19

Extinguisher Classes

Answer 19

Class A: ordinary combustibles. Wood rubber paper plastics (green)

Class B: flammable liquids. Gas alcohol diesel oil paints laquers (red)

Class C: energized electrical equipment (blue)

Class D: Combustible Metals (yellow)

Class K: kitchen oils, fats, cooking etc.(white?)

Question 20

Water extinguisher

Answer 20

2.5 gallons @ 100 psi

Class A fires only

30-40 ft. reach

Question 21

Dry chemical extinguisher

Answer 21

Pressurized w/ Nitrogen or CO2

Type B & C fires

Reach 5-20 feet. Interrupts chem reaction of fire

Question 22

Carbon dioxide extinguisher

Answer 22

CO2 stored as compressed gas or liquid form

B & C fires

3-8 foot range. Displaces oxygen smothers fire

Question 23

Fiberglass Blanket

Answer 23

Removal of burnt items an debris

9’x12’

Question 24

Pigtail

Answer 24

Extension cord splitter into 2 ends

Question 25

Chamois

Answer 25

Wipe down wet surfaces/ fire apparatus

Question 26

Files

Answer 26

Double tapered, 7” 3 corner:
- filing hose coupling threads

Mill bastard file,
- tool an equipment repair

Question 27

Lath

Answer 27

Temporarily repairs openings

Question 28

Sealants

Answer 28

Stops water leak
“Dux seal”
“Plug n dike”