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Question 1

A tool made of hardened steel with handles on the sides used to force doors and to breach walls. Larger versions may be used by as many as four people; smaller versions are made for one or two people.

Answer 1

Battering ram

Question 2

A cutting tool used to cut through thick metal objects such as locks and wire fences.

Answer 2

Bolt cutter

Question 3

A hand tool used to tighten or loosen bolts. The end is enclosed, as opposed to an open-end wrench. Each wrench is a specific size, and most have ratchets for easier use.

Answer 3

Box-end wrench

Question 4

A saw designed for cutting wood.

Answer 4

Carpenter’s handsaw

Question 5

A tool with a long wooden or fiberglass pole that has a metal point with a spur at right angles at one end. It can be used to probe ceilings and pull down plaster lath material.

Answer 5

Ceiling hook

Question 6

A power saw that uses the rotating movement of a chain equipped with sharpened cutting edges. It is typically used to cut through wood.

Answer 6

Chainsaw

Question 7

A metal tool with one sharpened end that is used to break apart material in conjunction with a hammer, mallet, or sledgehammer.

Answer 7

Chisel

Question 8

A tool with a pointed claw-hook on one end and a forked- or flat-chisel pry on the other end. It is often used for forcible entry.

Answer 8

Claw bar

Question 9

A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique head design.

Answer 9

Clemens hook

Question 10

A type of pike pole intended for use in tight spaces, commonly 2 to 4 ft (0.6 to 1 m) in length

Answer 10

Closet hook

Question 11

A hand tool with an open-end wrench on one end and a box-end wrench on the other.

Answer 11

Combination wrench

Question 12

A hand-operated tool used for dragging or lifting heavy objects that uses pulleys and cables or chains to multiply a pulling or lifting force.

Answer 12

Come along

Question 13

A saw designed to cut curves in wood.

Answer 13

Coping saw

Question 14

One set or pair of connection devices attached to a fire hose that allow the hose to be interconnected to additional lengths of hose or adapters and other firefighting appliances. (NFPA 1963)

Answer 14

Coupling

Question 15

A straight bar made of steel or iron with a forked chisel on the working end that is suitable for performing forcible entry.

Answer 15

Crowbar

Question 16

A torch that produces a high-temperature flame capable of heating metal to its melting point, thereby severing an object. Because of the high temperatures (5700 degrees F [3148 degrees C]) that these torches produce, the operator must be specially trained before using this tool.

Answer 16

Cutting torch

Question 17

A specialized version of a pike pole that can remove gypsum board more effectively because of its hook design.

Answer 17

Drywall hook

Question 18

A specialized type of prying tool made of flat steel with prying ends suitable for performing forcible entry.

Answer 18

Flat bar

Question 19

A tool that has a head with an axe on one side and a flat head on the opposite side.

Answer 19

Flat-head axe

Question 20

Techniques used by fire personnel to gain entry into buildings, vehicles, aircraft, or other areas of confinement when normal means of entry are locked or blocked. (NFPA 402)

Answer 20

Forcible entry

Question 21

A hand tool with a pincer-like working end that can be used to bend wire or hold smaller objects.

Answer 21

Gripping pliers

Question 22

A cutting tool designed for use on metal. Different blades can be used for cutting different types of metal.

Answer 22

Hacksaw

Question 23

A prying tool that incorporates a sharp tapered pick, a blade (either an adze or wedge), and a fork or claw; it is specifically designed for use in the fire service.

Answer 23

Halligan tool

Question 24

A striking tool.

Answer 24

Hammer

Question 25

A manually powered saw designed to cut different types of materials. Examples include hacksaws, carpenter's saws, keyhole saws, and coping saws.

Answer 25

Handsaw

Question 26

A small, portable light carried by fire fighters to improve visibility at emergency scenes; it is often powered by rechargeable batteries.

Answer 26

Hand light

Question 27

A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique design. It also may be used as a hydrant wrench.

Answer 27

Hux bar

Question 28

A hand tool that is used to operate the valves on a hydrant; it also may be used as a spanner wrench. Some models are plain wrenches, whereas others have a ratchet feature.

Answer 28

Hydrant wrench

Question 29

A lightweight, hand-operated tool that can produce up to 10,000 lb (4500 kg) of cutting force.

Answer 29

Hydraulic shears

Question 30

A lightweight, hand-operated tool that can produce up to 10,000 lb (4500 kg) of prying and spreading force.

Answer 30

Hydraulic spreader

Question 31

The assignment of a team of fire fighters to enter a structure and attempt fire suppression.

Answer 31

Interior attack

Question 32

A combination of tools, usually consisting of a Halligan tool and a flat-head axe, that are commonly used for forcible entry.

Answer 32

Irons

Question 33

A steel bar with two main features: a large pick and a large chisel or fork.

Answer 33

Kelly tool

Question 33

A saw designed to cut keyhole circles in wood and drywall.

Answer 33

Keyhole saw

Question 34

A tool that is used to remove lock cylinders from structural doors so the locking mechanism can be unlocked.

Answer 34

K tool

Question 35

A short-handled hammer.

Answer 35

Mallet

Question 36

A specialized striking tool, weighing 6 lb (3 kg) or more, with an axe on one side of the head and a sledgehammer on the other side.

Answer 36

Maul

Question 37

A saw that usually is powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine. The three primary types are chainsaws, rotary saws, and reciprocating saws.

Answer 37

Mechanical saw

Question 38

A long pole with a wooden or fiberglass handle and a metal hook on one end used for pulling.

Answer 38

Multipurpose hook

Question 39

A hand tool that is used to tighten or loosen bolts. The end is open, as opposed to a box-end wrench. Each wrench is a specific size.

Answer 39

Open-end wrench

Question 40

The 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. (NFPA 402)

Answer 40

Overhaul

Question 41

A tool that has a head with an axe on one side and a pointed end ("pick") on the opposite side.

Answer 41

Pick-head axe

Question 42

A pole with a sharp point on one end coupled with a hook. It is used to make openings in ceilings and walls. They are manufactured in different lengths for use in rooms of different heights.

Answer 42

Pike pole

Question 43

A wrench having one fixed grip and one movable grip that can be adjusted to fit securely around pipes and other tubular objects.

Answer 43

Pipe wrench

Question 44

A long pole with a pointed head and two retractable cutting blades on the side.

Answer 44

Plaster hook

Question 45

A specialized prying tool made of a hardened steel rod with a tapered end that can be inserted into a small area.

Answer 45

Pry bar

Question 46

A hydraulic spreading tool designed to pry open doors that swing inward.

Answer 46

Rabbit tool

Question 47

A minimum of two fully equipped personnel on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost, or trapped rescue personnel. (NFPA 1500)

Answer 47

Rapid intervention crew/company

Question 48

A system that allows emergency replenishment of breathing air to the SCBA of disabled or entrapped fire or emergency services personnel. (NFPA 1407)

Answer 48

Rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection

Question 49

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a battery motor and whose blade moves back and forth.

Answer 49

Reciprocating saw

Question 50

Immediate and ongoing activities, tasks, programs, and systems to manage the effects of an incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment. (NFPA 1600)

Answer 50

Response

Question 51

A long pole with a solid metal hook used for pulling.

Answer 51

Roofman's hook

Question 52

A saw that is powered by an electric motor or a gasoline engine and that uses a large rotating blade to cut through material. The blades can be changed depending on the material being cut.

Answer 52

Rotary saw

Question 53

A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique design, which includes a built-in gas shut-off and directional slot.

Answer 53

San Francisco hook

Question 54

A tool used for turning screws.

Answer 54

Screwdriver

Question 55

The process of searching a building for a victim and extricating the victim from the building.

Answer 55

Search and rescue

Question 56

A specialized cutting device that cuts through seat belts.

Answer 56

Seat belt cutter

Question 57

A forcible entry tool used to trip the latch of outward swinging doors.

Answer 57

Shove knife

Question 58

The process of gathering and analyzing information to help fire officers make decisions regarding the deployment of resources and the implementation of tactics. (NFPA 1410)

Answer 58

Size-up

Question 59

A hammer that can be one of a variety of weights and sizes.

Answer 59

Sledgehammer

Question 60

A wrench that fits over a nut or bolt and uses the ratchet action of an attached handle to tighten or loosen the nut or bolt.

Answer 60

Socket wrench

Question 61

A type of tool used to couple or uncouple hose by turning the rocker lugs or pin lugs on the connections.

Answer 61

Spanner wrench

Question 62

A spring-loaded device used to break automobile glass.

Answer 62

Spring-loaded center punch

Question 63

An electronic device that detects differences in temperature based on infrared energy and then generates images based on those data. It is commonly used in smoke-filled environments to locate victims as well as to search for hidden fire during size-up and overhaul.

Answer 63

Thermal imaging device

Question 64

The controlled and coordinated removal of heat and smoke from a structure, replacing the escaping gases with fresh air. (NFPA 1410)

Answer 64

Ventilation