Chapter 8: Fire Fighter Tools And Equipment

Question 1

What tool is most commonly used for debris removal during overhaul?

Answer 1

Shovel

Question 2

What is an electronic tool used in search and rescue?

Answer 2

Thermal imaging devices

Question 3

What are the 5 tool functions?

Answer 3

Rotate
Push or pull
Pry or spread
Strike
Cut

Question 4

What tools are referred to as “the irons”

Answer 4

Halligan
Flat-head axe

Question 5

Which tool is used to tighten or loosen hose couplings?

Answer 5

Spanner wrench

Question 6

Parts of the halligan tool

Answer 6

Pick
Adze
Fork/claw

Question 7

Closet hook

Answer 7

2-4 ft pike pole used in tight spaces

Question 8

Painting tools should be avoided because:

Answer 8

it can hide defects or visible damage

Question 9

What is the easiest and most effective way to ventilate interior spaces in a building?

Answer 9

Open unlocked doors and windows

Question 10

Which 2 tools are often used to pry a door open?

Answer 10

Irons

Flat-head axe
Halligan tool

Question 11

What are spring-loaded center punch’s used for?

Answer 11

To break tempered automobile glass

Question 12

What tool is used to pull down a ceiling?

Answer 12

Pike pole

Question 13

What tool is designed to pull a lock cylinder out of a door?

Answer 13

K tool

Question 14

What is a typical use for an air bag?

Answer 14

Lifting heavy objects

Question 15

What does RIC stand for?

Answer 15

Rapid Intervention Crew/Company

Question 16

What does a RIC do?

Answer 16

Provides immediate assistance to injured or trapped fire fighters

Question 17

A shove knife is most often used on:

Answer 17

Outward-swinging doors