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98 Cards in this Set
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A long pole with a wooden or fiberglass handle and a metal hook on one end used for pulling |
Multipurpose hook |
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The process of making openings so that the smoke, heat and gases can escape vertically from a structure |
Vertical ventilation |
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A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on-site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of injured or trapped fire fighters |
Rapid intervention crew (RIC) |
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A long, heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands |
Sledgehammer |
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A long pole with a solid metal hook used for pulling |
Roofman's hook |
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A tool made of hardened steel with handles on the sides used to force doors and to breach walls |
Battering ram |
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A hand tool with a closed end used to tighten or loosen bolts |
Box end wrench |
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A lightweight, hand-operated tool that can produce up to 10,000 pounds of prying and spreading force |
Hydraulic spreader |
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The observation and evaluation of existing factors that are used to develop objectives, strategy and tactics for fire suppression |
Size-up |
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Electronic devices that detect differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generate images based on those data |
Thermal imaging device |
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Type of pulling tool |
Pike pole |
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Which tool heats metal until it melts? |
Cutting torch |
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List items of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) |
1. Approved helmet 2. Eye protection 3. Firefighting gloves 4. Boots 5. Personal alert safety system (PASS) |
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Tools used for vertical roof ventilation |
Power saws Axes |
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Types of prying tools |
Halligan bar Crowbar |
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Which are pike poles commonly used for? |
Pulling ceilings |
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Which tools is often used in vehicular crashes to gain access to a victim who needs care? |
Spring loaded center punch |
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Which tool is considered a tool for cutting metal? |
Hacksaw |
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Which tool is considered a tool for rotating? |
Screwdriver |
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What is a basic piece of equipment for interior firefighting? |
Hand light or portable light |
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Which tool is used to cut chains or padlocks? |
Bolt cutter |
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Which tools are considered a mechanical saw? |
Chain saw Rotary saw Reciprocating saw |
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Which tool is considered a tool for striking? |
Pick head axe |
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Which special equipment should a rapid intervention crew (RIC) carry? |
1. Thermal imager 2. Prying tools 3. Striking tools |
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Where should tool staging be located at a single family residential house fire? |
Outside the building |
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What tools are considered a basic search and rescue hand tool? |
Halligan tool Axe Hand light |
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How are all power equipment considered "ready state"? |
Fuel tanks filled completely with fresh fuel Hydraulic hoses are cleaned and inspected Removal and replacement of any dull or damaged blades |
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Pointed claw hook on one end, forked or flat chisel pry on other end, used in forcible entry |
Claw bar |
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Powered by electric motor or battery motor, blade moves back and forth |
Reciprocating saw |
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Process of final extinguishment after main main of fire has been knocked out, all tracks of fire must be extinguished |
Overhaul |
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Hand tool with pincer liker working end, used to bend wire or hold small objects |
Gripping pliers |
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Straight bar made of steel or iron with forked liked chisel on working end that is suitable for performing forcible entry |
Crowbar |
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Specialized cutting device that cuts thru seat belts |
Seat belt cutter |
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Used to couple or uncouple hoses by turning rocker lugs on connectors |
Spanner wrench |
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Steel bar with two main features, large pick, large chisel or fork |
Kelly tool |
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Heats metal to melting point/cuts thru, 5700 degrees F, special training is required |
Cutting torch |
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Used to operate valves on hydrant, spanner wrench |
Hydrant wrench |
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Long wooden/fiberglass pole; metal point with spur at right angles at one end; probe ceilings, pull down plaster lath material |
Ceiling hook |
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Sharp point "pike" on end coupled with hook; makes openings in ceilings and walls; has different lengths for different room heights |
Pike pole |
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Phase during which fire fighters start thinking about the possible tools or equipment they may need during an incident |
Response / size up |
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Specialized striking tool with an axe on one end of the head and a sledgehammer on the other end |
Maul |
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Which type of tools allow a fire fighter to increase the power exerted upon an object and extend the fire fighters's reach? |
Pushing or pulling tools |
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Which tool has a pointed "pick" one one end of the head and an axe blade on the other? |
Pick head axe |
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To reduce the total number of tools needed to achieve a goal, what type of tool should a fire fighter carry? |
Multiple function tool - number of uses |
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What type of tools use extremely high temperature flames to cut through an object? |
Cutting torches |
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During an incident, what designated area or location where tools or equipment may be required to be placed? |
Tool staging area |
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Which type of ventilation may be achieved by opening a window? |
Horizontal ventilation |
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Which type of ventilation is always achieved by opening the roof or highest part of a building? |
Vertical ventilation |
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Tool used to pull the lock cylinder out of a door |
K tool |
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Power saw that uses the rotating movement of a chain equipped with sharpened cutting edges; typically used to cut through wood |
Chain saw |
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A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique head design |
Clemens hook |
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A tool with a pointed claw hook on one end and a forked or flat chisel pry on the other end; often used for forcible entry |
Claw bar |
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Long pole with solid metal hook used for pulling |
Roofmans hook |
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Type of striking tool |
Hammer |
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Long pole with a pointed head and two retractable cutting blades on the side |
Plaster hook |
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Observation and evaluation of existing factors that are used to develop objectives, strategy, and tactics for fire suppression (NFPA 1051) |
Size up |
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Specialized striking tool, weighing 6 pounds or more, with an axe on one end and a sledgehammer on the other end |
Maul |
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Metal tool with one sharpened end that is used to break apart material in conjunction with a hammer, mallet or sledgehammer |
Chisel |
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Wrench having one fixed grip and one movable grip that can be adjusted to fit securely around pipes and other tubular objects |
Pipe wrench |
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Tool that is used to remove lock cylinders from structural doors so the locking mechanism can be unlocked |
K tool |
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Cutting tool designed for use on metal; different blades can be used for cutting different types of metal |
Hack saw |
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Long, heavy hammer that requires the use of both hands |
Sledgehammer |
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Process of final extinguishment after the main body of a fire has been knocked down; all traces of fire must be extinguished at this time |
Overhaul |
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Combination of tools, usually consisting of a Halligan tool and a flat head axe, that are commonly used for forcible entry |
Irons |
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Short handled hammer |
Mallet |
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Which type of ventilation consists of fresh air blow into a building through selected openings to force contaminated air out through other openings? |
Positive pressure ventilation |
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Which type of ventilation uses fans placed at selected openings to draw contaminated air out of a building? |
Negative pressure ventilation |
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What Phase of Use begins with entry to buildings, vehicles, aircraft or other confined areas requiring fire fighters to use special technologies to gain access? |
Forcible entry |
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What Phase of Use begins when the emergency call is received and continues as the units travel to the incident? |
Response / size up |
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What Phase of Use consists of a team of fire fighters assigned to enter the fire structure, locate the fire, and extinguish the fire? |
Interior attack |
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What Phase of Use involves searching for any victims trapped by the fire and extricating them from the building? |
Search and rescue |
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What Phase of Use provides immediate assistance to injured or trapped fire fighters? |
Rapid Intervention Company/Crew (RIC) |
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What Phase of Use involves changing air within a compartment by natural or mechanical means? |
Ventilation |
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What Phase of Use is the final phase and is to ensure that all hidden fires are extinguished after the main fire has been suppressed? |
Overhaul |
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What specifies which tools and equipment are needed in various situations? |
Standard operating procedures (SOP) Standard operating guidelines (SOG) |
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Tool that is used to remove lock cylinders from structural doors so the locking mechanism can be unlocked |
K tool |
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Tool made of hardened steel with handles on the sides used to force doors and to breach walls |
Battering ram |
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The "irons" usually consist of what two tools? |
1. Flat head axe 2. Halligan |
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Prying tool that incorporates a pick and a fork, designed for use in the fire service |
Halligan |
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Which functional tool category are gripping pliers included in? |
Rotate = gripping pliers = pincer like working end that can also be used to bend wire or hold smaller objects |
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Electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data |
Thermal imaging device |
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Hydraulic spreading tool designed to pry open doors that swing inward |
Rabbet tool |
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Hand operated tool used for dragging or lifting heavy objects that uses pulleys and cables or chains to multiply a pulling or lifting force |
Come along |
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What are the most commonly used rotating tools? |
Screwdrivers Wrenches Pliers |
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What are rotating tools function? |
Assemble (fit together) Disassemble (take apart) |
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What tool is used to tighten or loosen fire hose couplings? |
Spanner wrench |
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What tool is used to open or close a hydrant by rotating the valve stem, and to remove the caps from the hydrant outlets? |
Hydrant wrench |
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Which type of tools can extend the reach of the fire fighter as well as increase the power the fire fighter can exert upon an object? |
Pushing & Pulling tools |
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What tool is considered a hand powered hydraulic tool that can be used for prying and spreading doors quickly? |
Rabbet tool |
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Which tool is a striking tool used primarily on cars and can exert a large amount of force on a pinpoint size portion of tempered automobile glass? |
Spring loaded center punch |
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Which Phase of Use begins with the entry to buildings, vehicles, aircraft or other confined areas is locked or blocked, requiring fire fighters to use special techniques to gain access? |
Forcible entry |
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Which Phase of Use consists of a team of fire fighters that are assigned to enter the fire structure, locate the fire, and extinguish the fire? |
Interior attack |
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Which Phase of Use involves searching for any victims trapped by the fire and extricating them from the building? |
Search and rescue |
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What type of ventilation is used when there are no suitable openings for positive pressure ventilation or when introducing pressured air could accelerate the fire? |
Negative pressure ventilation |
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What type of ventilation may be the best option when positive pressure ventilation might potentially spread the products of combustion? |
Negative pressure ventilation |
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What is the easiest, quickest and often most effective way to ventilate interior spaces? |
Opening interior doors |
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What involves placing a tarp or salvage cover on the ground at a designated location and laying out commonly used tools and equipment so that they can be readily accessed? |
Tool staging |
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What is designed to stand by to provide immediate assistance to any fire fighters who become lost, trapped or injured during an incident or training exercise? |
RIC |