Forcible Entry

Question 1

Before beginning any forcible entry, which reminder phrase should fire fighters keep in mind?

Answer 1

Try before you pry

Question 2

Which method should be considered first when forcing an outward-swinging door?

Answer 2

Removing the hinge pins

Question 3

What is the quickest way to force entry through a security roll-up door?

Answer 3

Cut the door with a torch or saw

Question 4

What is the term for the transparent part of a window?

Answer 4

Glazing

Question 5

How much damaged is caused by forcing the locks on double-hung windows?

Answer 5

Extensive

Question 6

How are jalousie windows normally opened and closed?

Answer 6

Turning a small hand crank

Question 7

Which tool can be used to unscrew a lock cylinder?

Answer 7

Vise Grips

Question 8

Tool failure and possibly injury could result from attempting to cut ___ with ordinary cutting tools.

Answer 8

case-hardened steel

Question 9

What is the term for a small opening in which a prying tool can be inserted?

Answer 9

Bite

Question 10

Which type of circular saw blade is specially designed to cut through hard surfaces or wood?

Answer 10

Carbide tipped

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of door frame?
A) Stopped
B) Dadoed
C) Stiled
D) Jointed

Answer 11

A) Stopped

Question 12

Which tool is inserted between an older-style latch and the door frame to force the latch back and open the door?

Answer 12

Shove Knife

Question 13

Which type of glass is used in most sliding doors?

Answer 13

Tempered

Question 14

What must be done prior to making forcible entry into a fire building?

Answer 14

The fire attack team must be ready

Question 15

Tempered glass is about ___ as strong as regular glass.

Answer 15

4x

Question 16

Which type of window is made of overlapping sections of tempered glass in a metal frame?

Answer 16

Jalousie

Question 17

Where are the hinges placed on a casement window?

Answer 17

Side

Question 18

Which type of door is typically used for entranced doors?

Answer 18

Solid-core

Question 19

Where should a fire fighter stand when breaking windows?

Answer 19

Windward side of the window with the hands above the break

Question 20

Which type of glass is normally used in automobile windshields?

Answer 20

Laminated

Question 21

Which type of glass is normally used in automobile side and rear windows?

Answer 21

Tempered

Question 22

Which part of a door lock catches and holds the door frame?

Answer 22

Latch

Question 23

What is the U-shaped part of a padlock that locks into the padlock body?

Answer 23

Shackle

Question 24

Which of the following is one of the four major categories of door locks?
A) Partition
B) Recessed
C) Cylindrical
D) Tumbler

Answer 24

C) Cylindrical

Question 25

Breaching of which type of wall is most likely to result in structural collapse?

Answer 25

Bearing

Question 26

Ideally, when forcible entry is used, what should fire fighters do before leaving the scene?

Answer 26

Take steps to secure the building

Question 27

Which action should fire fighters perform first before forcing a door?

Answer 27

Look for a glass panel in or adjacent to the door

Question 28

Which statement about outward-opening doors is correct?

Answer 28

These doors are designed to facilitate exit

Question 29

What should be done after a self-closing door is forced?

Answer 29

Chock the door in the open position

Question 30

What is another term for laminated glass?

Answer 30

Safety glass

Question 31

What is usually the best place to force entry into a structure?

Answer 31

At a door or window

Question 32

If hinges of a door are showing, which way does it open?

Answer 32

Toward you

Question 33

Once a firefighter has broken a window for purposes of entry, the next action should be to:

Answer 33

clear the entire window area of glass

Question 34

Fire axes should be carried:

Answer 34

with the axe blade pointed away from the body and the pick-end shielded