Volume 3 Flashcards
Volume 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment
Air Bag System (MaxiForce)
Uses:
prying, spreading, bending, moving or lifting
Volume 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment
Air Bag System (Maxiforce)
Bag Systems
56 Ton (3 Bags)
(1) 12 Ton
(2) 22 Ton
236 Ton (7 Bags) 12, 17, 22, 32, 35, 44, and 74 Tons
Volume 3 6/2 Tools and Equipment
Aluminized Ceramic Blanket
6’X8’
Protects and insulates
Can conduct electricity
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Axe Pickhead
Uses
cutting, prying, striking, and digging operations
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Axe Single Bit
cutting operations
hardwood floors and plywood
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Blowers
Remove smoke and gases from buildings
Allow FF to work more efficiently
Reduce smoke damage
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Bolt Cutters
Cutting iron bolts, bars and steel cables etc
Hardened steel can damage cutting edge
NEVER on charged electric wires or energized metal
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Channel Locks
Adjustable tool used for removing small fittings,
nuts,
battery terminals,
pinching off fuel lines, etc or
when a specialized tool is not readily available
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Claw Tool
Forcible entry
modified wrecking bar
30 and 42”
Breaking locks, opening doors, and forcing windows
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Crowbar
Useful where Leverage is required
Notch to help gain purchase
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Floor Runners
waterproof cotton duck
6’X18’
protects floor and floor coverings
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Hose Sling
2 snap hooks that lock automatically
continuous loop made of nylon webbing
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Hose Roller
device used when hoisting or lowering equip
prevents cutting and chaffing of hose/rope
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Lights (Quartz)
500w mounted on telescopic tripod or aerial
illumination over broad area
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Lights (Light Cords)
flood lights+twist lock plugs
used with LAFD Type 50’ ext cords, reels or generators
“pigtail” adapter is for use with domestic service
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Mattress Carriers
canvas material
6 1/2’ X 9 1/2’
handles attached to corners