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IFSTA Chapter 9
Forcible Entry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Forcible Entry Tools four basic categories | A-cutting tools, pushing/pulling tools, prying tools, striking tools |
| Irons consist of what? | A-flat-head axe and a halligan |
| Metal Cutting Devices What is limiting the use of bolt cutters as a viable entry tool? | The continual advancement of security technology. |
| Rebar cutters-these hydraulic cutting tools are available in what versions? | Powered and Manual |
| Oxyacetylene cutting torches can generate a flame temperature of what? | A-More than 5700 degrees F |
| Oxygasoline cutting torches generate a flame temperature of what? | A-In the range of 2800 degrees F. |
| Plasma Cutters generate cutting temperatures of what? | A-As high as 25,000 degrees F. |
| Plasma cutters require what to operate? | A-A power supply as well as one of several compressed gases. |
| Four types of handsaws used in the fire service are? | A-Carpenter’s handsaw, hacksaw, drywall saw, keyhole saw |
| Circular saws are especially useful when? | A-Situations where electrical power is readily available and heavier, bulkier power saws are too difficult to handle. |
| Reciprocating saws when equipped with a metal cutting blade are ieal for cutting what? | A-sheet metal body parts and structural components on vehicles. |
| What are the most commonly used power saws in the fire service? | A-Circular saw, rotary saw, reciprocating saw, chain saw, and ventilation saw. |
| Prying tools--The longer the handle..... | A-....the greater the force produced. |
| What tool is this.... “the tips of its forked and slightly curved head can be inserted between the door and door frame and driven in by the sliding weight. | Rambar |
| Although designed primarily for vehicle extrication, hydraulic rams have spreading capabilities of what range? | A-From 36 to an extended length of nearly 63”. |
| How should a firefighter position themself when breaking a window? | A-The FF should stay upwind and be positioned higher than the window so that falling glass will not slide down the handle toward the FF. |
| Which push/pull tool is all metal and can be used as a prying tool? | A-roofman's hook |
| What PPE should be worn when using a striking tool? | A-Eye protection, helmet |
| If the job cannot be done with a particular prying tool, do not strike the handle of the tool, do what? | A-Use a larger prying tool. |
| How to carry an axe? | A-Carry the axe with he blade away from the body. |
| How to carry pike poles and hooks? | A-outside-head down close to the ground ahead it the body, inside-head upright and close to the body. |
| How far can a running power tool be safely carried? | A-no more than 10 feet. |
| What should be done to tools that are excessively worn or damaged? | A-Removed from service, tagged and sent to the proper authority for repair or replacement. |
| What is an easy to recognize which way a door swings? | A-Look at the location of the hinges. |
| What are three types of wooden swinging doors? | A-panel, slab, ledge |
| What are the two types of jambs for a wooden swinging door? | A-Rabbeted or stopped jambs |
| Most interior doors are? | A-hollow core doors |
| Most exterior doors are? | A-Solid core doors |
| Ledge doors are also known as? | A-batten doors |
| Where are ledge doors found? | A-warehouses, storerooms, barns, sheds, etc. |
| What are the three basic types of locking mechanisms? | A-Panic proof, drop arm, metal braced. |
| What are the four types of overhead doors? | A-Sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up, telescoping |
| What are roll up doors also known as? | A-sheet curtain doors |
| When overhead doors must be forced open what tool should be used and how large should the opening be? | A-Rotary saw-Square or rectangular opening 6’ high and nearly the full width of the door. |
| What are the four basic types of locks? | A-Mortise lock, bored (cylindrical) lock, rim lock, padlock. Acronym-MR. BP |
| On a bored lock how long is the spring-loaded beveled latch bolt? | A-usually no longer than 3/4” |
| Dimensions of standard padlock shackles vs heavy-duty padlock shackles? | A-standard-1/4” or less in diameter and not case hardened, heavy duty-more than 1/4” and case hardened. |
| What is it called when both ends of the shackle on a padlock are capable of locking? | Toe and heel locking |
| Who is responsible for proper mounting of a knox box? | A-The property owner |
| What is a j tool? | A-A device made of rigid, heavy gauge wire and designed to fit through the space between double swinging doors equipped with panic hardware. |
| A wedge shaped tool that will widen and break the shackles of a padlock? | Duck billed lock breaker |
| This tool uses a case-hardened screw that is screwed into the key-way of the padlock. | Bam-bam tool |
| What are four common types of windows FF’s will encounter? | A- Double-hung (checkrail) windows, Hinged (casement) windows, Projected (factory) windows, Awning/Jalousie windows |
| Lexan is how many times stronger than safety glass and acrylic (plexiglass)? | A-250 times stronger than safety glass and 30 times stronger than acrylic. |
| What tools can be used to cut through metal panels with relative ease? | A-Axe, rotary saw, or air chisel. |
| Wooden floor joists are typically spaced how far apart? | A-12-24” apart. |
| Wooden I-beams are generally spaced how far apart? | A-24” OC regardless of span. |
| What is the most efficient tool to open a concrete floor? | A-Pneumatic or hydraulic jackhammer |
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