Forcible Entry and Ladders Flashcards
(20 cards)
These tools are a “Set of irons”
A Halligan married with a flat-headed axe.
What is the first step of forcible entry?
Try before you pry!
You’ve gained entry through a locked door to a burning structure, what do you do next?
Perform a quick sweep of the first 6’ inside the door and back out controlling the door to limit fresh air into the fire until fire attack.
What is a use of the NY Hook in forcible entry?
- Increased leverage when paired with a Halligan.
- Reach through a gap to unseat a security bar.
These are the latching mechanisms on an extension ladder.
Pawl/Lock/Dog
The rope of an extension ladder.
Halyard
This knot is used to tie off the halyard.
Clove hitch
The mobile section of the extension ladder.
Fly section
The base section of the extension ladder.
Bed section
The terms for top and bottom of the extension ladder.
Tip and butt
A collapsible, short, fixed length ladder for reaching tight spaces.
Attic ladder
The ladder with hooks.
Roof ladder
An extension ladder is ideally placed _____ section out for climbing.
Fly
Three types of ladder carries.
- Suitcase carry
- Low shoulder carry
- High shoulder carry
Types of ladder raises.
- Flat raise (walking the rungs to stand it up)
- Beam raise (raising on a beam)
Always carry the ladder _____ end first.
butt end first
The proper climbing angle.
75 degrees, arms straight out when standing.
Where should the ladder tip be for window rescue?
At the sill or just below it.
Where should the ladder tip be for roof top access?
3 to 5 rungs above the roof line
If you need to break a window with a ladder, where should the ladder strike?
Strike the top of the window on the windward side with the tip of the ladder.
