Volume 3 - (6/2) Tools and Equipment Flashcards
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
Three bag system is rated as a ___?
56-ton
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
seven bag system is rated at ___?
236-ton
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
The 56-ton is comprised of ___?
one 12-ton
two 22-ton bags
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
236 ton is comprised of one each of the following: ?
12, 17, 22, 32, 35, 44 and 74-ton bags.
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
The air bags are similar in construction to a modern ___.
automotive tubeless tire
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
They are built with ___.
neoprene rubber compounds encasing Kevlar cords, and are extremely durable and resistant to damage.
Air Bag System (Maxiforce):
Each side of the bag has a ___.
non-slip surface marked with an “X” which will help to center the bag on/under the object to be moved or lifted
Air Bag System:(Safety Considerations)
- Always stabilize the object to be moved.
- All personnel involved in an air bag operation shall wear full safety clothing.
- A specific member should be assigned as a safety observer.
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket:
What size is the ceramic blanket?
6’ x 8’ woven ceramic blanket
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket:
What protects or insulates victims from sparks and debris during rescue operations.
aluminized side
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket:
It was primarily designed to be used in association with the ___ and ___.
cutting torch and rotary saw
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket:
As a safety consideration, aluminized material can conduct ___.
electricity
Axe Pickhead:
The pickhead axe is one of the most useful tools carried on ___.
Fire Department apparatus.
Axe Pickhead:
Its uses include ___ operations
cutting, prying, striking and digging
Axe Pickhead:
When cutting, the axe should strike the wood with an angle of about ___ degrees between the side of the axe head and the surface of the wood being cut.
60 degrees
Axe Pickhead:
When cutting flooring or roof sheathing, sound with the ___. make the cut as close as possible to joists or rafters.
head of the axe
Axe Pickhead:
Make the cut as close as possible to ___.
joists or rafters
-This gives firmer foundation for the cut.
Axe Pickhead:
When cutting a hole in a roof to provide ventilation, first pull away any ___.
gravel, tar or paper.
Axe Pickhead:
Make a cut at both ends of the desired opening before removing any of the ___.
boards
Axe Pickhead:
hen remove the boards, working from ___.
leeward to windward
Axe Pickhead:
When cutting through wood lath and plaster walls, follow down the ___.
center of the stud
-this prevents excessive damage to adjoining plaster.
Axe Pickhead:
On drywall, cut just to the ___.
inside of the stud.
Axe Pickhead:
____ swings should not be used with the pickhead axe. This above method increases the danger of hitting other members or overhead obstructions.
Long, arching
Axe Pickhead:
The blade of the axe may be used to pry open ___.
locked doors and windows.
Axe Pickhead:
Hinge pins may be removed by forcing the blade between the ___.
hinge and pin and prying the pin out
Axe Pickhead:
The pick end may be used to good advantage for pulling ___.
lath and plaster, removing sheathing and stripping shingles from roofs
Axe Pickhead:
The flat side of the axe head can be used for ___.
breaking glass
Axe Pickhead:
To break glass with flat side of axe ___.
Stand to one side and strike the panel near the top, keeping the axe handle above the horizontal to eliminate the danger of glass sliding down the handle and cutting the hands.
Axe Pickhead:
Pickhead axes are ground in a manner that resists ___.
chipping of the cutting edge when cutting materials harder than wood.
Axe Scabbard:
An axe scabbard is worn to carry the ___.
pickhead axe.
Axe Single-Bit:
Single Bit Axle is also known as the ___.
Flathead axe
Axe Single-Bit:
Used primarily for ____.
cutting operations
Axe Single-Bit:
It is very useful in clearing ___.
brush, trees and shrubs from firebreak areas.
Axe Single-Bit:
The single-bit axe is sharper and its blade ground finer than a pickhead axe, making it well suited far cutting both ___.
hardwood floors and plywood.
Ball and Chain:
What metal is the ball made of?
Iron
Ball and Chain:
During ventilation operations it may be used to break out ___.
windows, skylights, hanging ceilings, etc., that cannot be reached by other means.
Ball and Chain:
This tool consists of an ___.
iron ball attached to a length of chain.
Ball and Chain:
It is also well suited for cleaning out ___.
chimneys, rubbish chutes, etc.
Ball and Chain:
The normal method used to break windows is to have ___.
one member on the roof holding the rope attached to the chain ring and another member on the ground with a second rope attached to the chain just above the ball.
Ball and Chain:
The member on the roof ___.
raises and lowers the ball
Ball and Chain:
The member on the ground controls the ___.
swing of the ball
-This method enables two members to rapidly remove a great many windows.
Battering Ram:
This is a forcible entry tool, used primarily to open ___.
heavy doors and breach walls
Battering Ram:
When forcing doors, use the ___.
butt or ball end of the ram.
Battering Ram: (Forcing Doors)
Strike the solid part of the door ___.
near the lock.
Battering Ram: (Breach Brick Wall)
To breach brick walls with the battering ram, first remove ___.
one brick with a pickhead axe or other suitable tool.
Battering Ram: (Breach Brick Wall)
After the first brick has been removed, use the ___.
forked end of the battering ram to remove the rest of the bricks, giving a slight lifting motion just as it strikes the brick.
Battering Ram:
Remove the bricks one at a time, starting just ___.
below the first brick removed and working downward.
Battering Ram: (Breach Brick Wall)
The hole should be ___.
diamond-shaped so as not to excessively weaken the wall.
Battering Ram: (Breach Brick Wall)
Before breaching a wall to reach the seat of the fire, place ___.
charged hose lines in position for immediate operation.
Battering Ram:
The front handle of this tool acts as a___.
guard to protect the hands and should be used as such.
Blowers:
The blower is used to ____.
remove smoke and gases from buildings, allowing firefighters to work more efficiently, as well as reducing smoke damage to the building and its contents.
Blowers:
he blower is driven by a ___.
gasoline engine connected directly to a fan.
Blowers:
18” and 24” blowers are used to move ___.
large volumes of air, smoke and/or other gases.
Blowers:
___ smoke conditions could cause the blower to run poorly or stall.
Heavy
Blowers:
Care should be taken when operating these blowers where loose materials are present or when in close proximity to ___.
drapes, curtains, shades
Blowers:
When ventilating, blowers are normally used to create “positive pressure.”
“positive pressure”
Bolt Cutters:
Bolt cutters are used for cutting ___.
iron bolts, bars, steel cables
Bolt Cutters:
They should not be used on ___.
hardened steel
-cutting edge may be damaged
Brush Hook:
The brush hook is used in brush fire fighting to construct ___.
cold trails, fire breaks, or access trails.
Brush Hook:
The hook in the blade is used for cutting ___.
small branches
Brush Hook:
The main cutting edge can be used to cut branches up to ___.
3 inches in diameter.
Brush Hook:
Cut the main stem of brush at about a ___.
45-degree angle.
Brush Hook:
Proper ___ should be maintained to ensure the safety of the operator and other members of the crew.
footing
Mcloud:
The McCloud is used in brush fire fighting, constructing ___.
fire breaks, and cold trailing
Mcloud:
Its blade is designed as a ___.
combination hoe and rake.
Mcloud:
The rake edge is used in removing ___
matted grasses, leaf mod and other debris from fire breaks or cold trails
Mcloud:
The hoe can be used to ___
chop roots and cut small to medium brush
Mcloud:
The hoe edge of the blade should be kept sharp, maintaining a ___.
straight cutting surface with a level edge of approximately 45 degrees.
Pulaski:
The Pulaski is a tool for brush fire fighting, ___.
cold trailing
Pulaski:
It is about the size of a ___.
double-bit axe.
Pulaski:
The head is a ___.
single unit having one axe blade and one grubbing hoe blade.
Pulaski:
The axe blade should not be used for ___.
chopping roots
Pulaski:
Contact with earth or rock could damage the ___.
cutting edge
-hoe should be used for this operation
Pulaski:
This is a ___ tool. Observe the same safety precautions as when using an axe.
cutting
-same precautions when using an axe
Bullhorn:
A battery-powered megaphone which functions as a ___.
portable public address unit
-amplify orders or instructions at the scene of emergencies
Bullhorn:
Bullhorns are normally carried in ___.
Chief Officer’s sedans
Canteens:
Canteens come in ___.
one and two quart sizes
Canteens:
The number carried on apparatus ___.
varies with companies.
Channel Locks:
Long handled ___.
locking pliers
Channel Locks:
This adjustable tool is issued to each member and is used for —.
removing small fittings, nuts, battery terminals, pinching off fuel lines,
Chock Block:
Chock blocks are primarily used to prevent apparatus from ___.
rolling
Chock Block:
Chock blocks may be used in ___.
shoring objects during physical rescue operations and as door stops when the space between the bottom of door and floor is excessive.
Chock Block:
When positioning a chock block next to tire of apparatus, keep ___.
one hand on apparatus so that any movement of rig can be felt
Chock Block:
Use foot to __
slide block into place
Claw Hammer:
Tool primarily designed to ___.
drive or pull nails.
Claw Tool:
The Claw Tool (Hayward) is used for ___.
forcible entry
Claw Tool:
It is a modified ___.
wrecking bar
Claw Tool:
The claw tools lengths are?
1) 30”
2) 42”
Claw Tool:
Force the forked end of the tool over the ___.
bow of the lock or hasp then pry, or twist.
Claw Tool:
The point of the hook, may be inserted in the ___.
bow of the lock or hasp and leverage applied.
Claw Tool:
When forcing doors, place the forked end of the tool between the ___.
door and jam and pry the door open.
Claw Tool:
Two lugs are located on the ___.
hook end of the claw tool.
Claw Tool:
The lugs purpose is to provide additional leverage when difficulty is encountered opening ___.
standpipe gate valves
Biopack 240 Mask:
The Biopack 240 is a self-contained breathing apparatus for use in contaminated or ___.
oxygen deficient atmospheres.
Biopack 240 Mask:
Normally used for ___.
below ground incidents or where long duration protection is required.
Biopack 240 Mask:
Because of the positive pressure in the facepiece, the Biopack can be used in atmospheres that contain ___.
toxic gases or vapors.
Combustible Gas Indicator:
Combustible gas indicator is used to determine if the ___.
gas-air mixture is within its flammable limits.
Combustible Gas Indicator:
They are designed to aspirate a sample of suspected gas through an element which measures the ___.
burning characteristics of the gas.
Combustible Gas Indicator:
The burning characteristics are expressed on a ___.
meter as a percent of the lower flammable limit.
Combustible Gas Indicator: (Note)
The toxicity of a gas may be more hazardous than the ___.
explosive hazard and is measured by this indicator.
Crowbar:
This tool is useful in many situations where ___.
leverage is required
Crowbar:
It may be used to ___.
pry, move or raise heavy objects, open heavily bolted doors
Crowbar:
Has a notch on ___.
prying end to help gain purchase.
Dust Respirators:
Used in areas where there is danger of inhaling airborne ___.
dusts or mists, asbestos fibers, coal dust
Dust Respirators:
Do not use in ___.
oxygen deficient atmospheres or where there is danger of toxic gases.
Floor Runners:
Floor runners are made from ___.
waterproof cotton duck
Floor Runners:
Floor runners size?
6” x 18”
Floor Runners:
They are used to protect ___.
floor and floor coverings.
Floor Runners:
On apparatus they are found folded to a ___.
3’ width and rolled.
Goggles:
Plastic goggles are issued to each member for ___.
eye protection against debris, dust, foreign objects and other airborne irritants.
Hay Hook:
Hay hooks are used primarily for ___.
moving and carrying baled materials.
Hay Hook:
They may also be used effectively in conjunction with a ___.
ladder strap to secure ladders to parapets, windows.
Hose Clamps:
A clamping device used to ___.
stop the flow of water through hose
Hose Clamps:
Uses could include ___.
making tap-ins, extending lines and replacing burst sections of hose.
2-1/2” - 4” Hose Clamp:
The operation of this hose clamp is similar to that of a ___.
vise
2-1/2” - 4” Hose Clamp:
Place the screw handle in line with the clamp to reduce the possibility of ___.
unlocking the latch when the line is loaded and twists.
1” - 1-1/2” Hose Clamp:
This ___ clamp is normally used during brush fire operations to extend lines and add fittings.
forester
1” - 1-1/2” Hose Clamp:
It is small enough to carry in a ___.
Hose Sling:
The hose sling is used by two piece engine companies for ___.
laying-a-line
Hose Sling:
he hose sling consists of __.
two snap hooks that lock automatically.
Hose Sling:
The hose sling is a single__.
continuous loop made of nylon webbing.
Hose Spanners and Wrenches:
Spanners have varied uses, such as connecting hose couplings, removing caps from hydrants and standpipes, opening and closing hydrant valves, gas valves, etc.
hose couplings, removing caps from hydrants and standpipes, opening and closing hydrant valves, gas valves
Hose Sling:
A “hydrant sling” consists of a ___.
combination hydrant spanner and an adjustable hydrant wrench joined together by a rope.
Hose Roller:
A hose roller is a device used when ___ equipment.
hoisting or lowering
Hose Roller:
It prevents cutting and chafing of hose or rope when placed over ___.
the sharp edges of roofs, windows, parapets
Hose Roller:
It is preferred that the hose roller be secured to the ___rung of the fly section of the aerial ladder to prevent the lifeline from slipping over the end of the aerial during litter basket and rescue harness operations.
reinforced
Hydraulic Jack:
Hydraulic jacks are provided for __.
maintenance of automotive apparatus
Hydraulic Jack:
hydraulic jacks may be used in emergency operations that require ___.
considerable lifting power.
Hydraulic Jack:
Most jacks will function in a horizontal position when the ___.
valve is down
Hydrolator:
A tool with 2-1/2” male threads used to ___.
release standpipe clapper valves
Hydrolator:
With the Hydrolator securely tightened into the inlet, the T handle in the ___.
center is screwed in, opening clapper valve in the standpipe inlet.
Jumbo Bar:
This tool is an elaboration of the common ___.
crowbar
Jumbo Bar:
It is longer and heavier, and is used for purposes___.
similar to the crowbar.
Jumbo Bar:
The jumbo bar is an effective tool for use in ___.
heavy prying operations
Quartz Light:
The quartz light is a ___ watt unit
500 watt
Quartz Light:
Quartz light is mounted on a ___.
telescopic tripod or aerial ladder
Quartz Light:
It provides bright illumination over a ___.
broad area.
Light Cords:
___ foot light cords are equipped with flood lights and ___ lock plugs.
1) 50’
2) twist
Light Cords:
Light cords can be plugged directly into ___.
LAFD Type 50’ extension cords, reels or generators.
Light Cords:
A “pigtail” adapter is provided for use with ___.
domestic service
Miscellaneous: (Lights)
Flashlights and portable spotlights of various makes and designs are used for ___.
ordinary purposes of illumination at fires
Miscellaneous: (Lights)
Red highway flares (fuses) are used as ___.
danger signals in the vicinity
Miscellaneous: (Lights)
For general illumination of large areas, portable lighting equipment is available on emergency light apparatus and may be called at the discretion of the ___.
officer in charge.
Manhole Cover Remover:
The manhole cover hook is used to remove and replace ___.
street manhole covers.
Maps:
Drainage, sewer, pipeline, etc., maps are issued to specialized units and can be requested by field units through ___.
Metro
Maps:
They are used to identify ___.
streets, geographic locations, hydrants, main sizes and other topographic and informational data that may aid our operations.
Maps:
400’ Map = __
1” per 400’
Maps:
800’ Map = __
1” per 800’
Maps:
1200’ Map = __
1” per 1200’
Mattress Carriers:
Mattress carriers are made of a ___ material
canvas
Mattress Carriers:
Mattress carriers are how big in size?
6 1/2” x 9 1/2”
Mattress Carriers:
Where are the handles attached to?
corners
Mattress Carriers:
They are used to remove ___.
mattresses and other debris from buildings.
Mechanical Axe:
The mechanical axe is designed for cutting ___.
electrical wire only
Pneumatic Power Chisel:
The pneumatic power chisel (Figure 44) is a ___ and ___ tool.
forcible entry and physical rescue tool
Pneumatic Power Chisel:
Pneumatic power chisel is designed to be operated with a regulated air supply from a ___.
LAFD breathing apparatus air bottle.
Pneumatic Power Chisel: (Volume 3)
It will cut through ___” thick mild steel plate, mild steel bolts to ___” in diameter and various thickness of sheet metal.
1) 1 1/4” thick mild steel plate
2) 3/4” mild steel bolts to
Pneumatic Power Chisel: (TB 33)
It will cut through mild steel plate up to ___” thick, mild steel bolts to ___” in diameter, and various thicknesses of sheet metal-all quickly and without producing sparks.
1) 1/4” mild plate
2) 3/4” mild steel bolts
Potable Generator:
Portable generators are used to furnish emergency electrical power for __ lights and electrical equipment carried on Department apparatus.
110-volt
Potable Generator:
There are various models in the field ranging up to ___watts.
3500
Power Rescue Tool:
The Power Rescue Tool, can be used for many types of rescue work, but is primarily designed to free victims from wrecked ___
vehicles, aircraft or confined areas.
Power Rescue Tool:
This tool will generate several tons of force at the tips of the ___ jaws without producing sparks or flame.
titanium
-without producing sparks or flame
Radiological Equipment:
Ion chambers Geiger counters, are used by the Department to determine the level or existence of ___ at the scene of emergencies involving radioactive materials.
radioactivity
Ram Bar:
The ram bar operates on the principle of a ___.
slide hammer
