Tools and Equipment

Question 1

The Calgary Fire Department (CFD) uses two main types of tools

Answer 1

Basic (all hand tools in the CFD are categorized as basic) and specialized (include more complex power equipment).

Question 2

Four types of basic tools and equipment

Answer 2

• Protective (clothing, respiratory, traffic warning devices, and electrical) - Assorted multi-use hand tools
• Forcible entry
• Salvage and overhaul

Question 3

CFD uses three types of tape to indicate

Answer 3

Red tape - Full PPE hot zone
Yellow tape - Do not cross
Chevron tape - Absolutely no one is to enter regardless of PPE and training.

Question 4

Cutters

Answer 4

Lino knife (banana knife or hook axe)
Scissors
Side cutters
Tin snips
Utility knife

Question 5

Pliers, Wrenches, and Screwdrivers

Answer 5

Allen wrenches
Channel lock pliers
Slip joint pliers
Cold chisel (meaning that they are not used in conjunction with heating torches. When using the cold chisel, you want to use a Ball-peen Hammer from the toolbox)
Crescent wrench (8”/12”)
Linesman heavy-duty cutting pliers
Needle long nose pliers
Pipe wrench
Large single-tip screwdriver
Ratchet and socket set
Multi-bit screwdriver
Vise grip pliers
Natural gas vice grip pliers

Question 6

Hammers

Answer 6

Ball-peen hammer
Claw hammer
Dead blow hammer

Question 7

Lights and Cords

Answer 7

Flood light
Hand cord reels
Portable spotlight
Show-me light (yellow)
Survivor light (red)
Tripod light

Question 8

Leak sealing tools

Answer 8

Absorbent pads - CFD carries two types, an Oil only or hydrocarbon absorbent pad (White) known as hydrophobic. It does not absorb water. A Universal absorbent pad (grey) will absorb hydrocarbons and water known as hydrophilic.
Natural gas plugs
Locking pliers - vice grip

Question 9

Tool bags

Answer 9

VehicleX Tool belt
Grass fire kit bag

Question 10

Hand saws

Answer 10

Hand saw for wood
Hack saw for metal

Question 11

Forcible entry

Answer 11

Fire axe/Pick head
Pry axe with tin roof cutter
Sledge axe
Sledgehammer
Lock slot sledge axe

Question 12

Bars for prying

Answer 12

Crate bar
Pinch point pry bar
Halligan tool
Wrecking bar
6’ NY hook

Question 13

Salvage and overhaul

Answer 13

Shut-off water key (green)
Shut-off hydrant key
Shut-off natural gas key (fork on top)
S-hooks
Lath (looks like wood paneling)
Pike poles
Trash hooks
X-sorb

Question 14

Six types of specialized tools and equipment

Answer 14

• Rescue
• Appliance
• Monitoring
• Cutting and grinding
• Electrical support
• Pre-hospital care

Question 15

Two types of kickback that can be encountered with the improper use of a chainsaw

Answer 15

Rotational - occurs when the chain at the upper section of the nose is suddenly stopped
Linear - Push reaction. It occurs if the saw blade is buried in the cut when the cut closes and thereby pinches the chain along the top rails of the bar

Question 16

Chain break

Answer 16

The chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain in less than 1/12 of a second. 3 positions. Forward break is engaged, middle neutral, and closer disengaged break

Question 17

Chain tension

Answer 17

Proper chain tension is a key factor in reducing carbide breakage and increasing the life of the guide bar. To check the tension, pull the chain at the midpoint away from the bottom rails until the drive link barely clears the rail. When you let go, the chain should snap back into place.

Question 18

Stihl chainsaw oil

Answer 18

It is important to know that the Stihl chainsaw does not require different mixtures it is just a 50:1 ratio.

Question 19

Trash hook

Answer 19

The tool is a valuable asset for ventilation, overhaul, arson investigation and roof operations. The sharp tines of the rake will penetrate and shatter glass without any problem. Once the glass is broken, the wide head of the rake can be used to remove all the remaining window sash.