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11/19/2007

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THE BOLT CUTTERS

 

 

SIZES: SMALL - 24"/LARGE - PORTER #4

CUT 3/8" OR SMALLER IRON STOCK

USED FOR FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS. CUTS PADLOCKS, IRON BOLTS, BARS, AND STEEL CABLES. 

 

Definition

BOLT CUTTERS SHOULD NOT BE USED ON HARDENED STEEL AND NEVER ON CHARGED ELECTRICAL WIRES OR METAL.

Term

THE CHAIN SAW

TWO MODELS: STILH 38A/46 MAGNUM

SPECS: GASOLINE POWERED; 4.4 CUBIC INCH ENGINE; 4.69 HORSEPOWER;

USES: VENTILATION, FORCIBLE ENTRY, URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE, CONFINED SPACE, AND OVERHAUL OPERATIONS.

Definition
Term

THE HAYWARD (CLAW) TOOL

 

SMALL: 30 " - 7LBS./LARGE: 42" - 15LBS.

COMPONENTS: FORKED END; BODY; HOOK END.

HOOK END: CULLY LUGS; SQUARE MOUNTING PEGS; HAMMER HEAD; FULCRUM POINT.

USED IN FORCIBLE ENTRY OPERATIONS. 

Definition

CARRIED BY:

TRUCKS & ENGINES

RESCUE AMBULANCES

CHIEFS' SEDANS

FIRE BOATS

SQUADS

HEAVEY RESCUE APPARATUS

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Term
THE PICKHEAD AXE
Definition
Term

THE PIKE POLE

 

1-1/4" DIAMETER WOODEN OR FIBERGLASS REINFORCED EPOXY TUBE

6',10',12',14',16' LENGTHS

D-HANDLE OR STRAIGHT

YELLOW TUBE

Definition

FIBERGLASS IS STRONGER THAN WOOD

TOOL IS WATER PROOF

REQUIRES MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

COLOR SIMPLIFIES TOOL RECOGNITION

USED FOR VENTILATION AND OVERHAUL OPERATIONS

J-HOOK MOTION

Term
THE ROTARY SAW
Definition
Term

THE RUBBISH HOOK

 

5-1/2' X 1-1/4" WOODEN POLE OR FIBERGLASS REINFORCED EPOXY TUBE

6-1/2" X 7" HIGH "U-SHAPED" METAL HOOKS

FIBERGLASS IS STRONGER THAN WOOD

TOOL IS WATER PROOF

Definition

USED AS "SOUNDING" TOOL IN VENTILATION OPERATIONS. ALSO USED IN OVERHAUL AND SALVAGE OPERATIONS.

 "J" HOOK MOTION

YELLOW COLOR

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