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| What is the first rule of forcible entry? |
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| What two tools are considered the "irons"? |
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| The Halligan Tool and the Flathead Ax. |
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| What is the equation that gives the amount of power a striking tool can apply? |
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| Who designed the Halligan Tool? |
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| Hugh Halligan of the NYFD.This tool is considered the most important forcible entry tool. |
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1.Rotary Saw with circular blade
2.Chain Saw |
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| What is the function of a K Tool? |
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| The K tool pulls out lock cylinders and exposes the mechanism, so that the lock may be opened with other key tools. |
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| Should a running chain saw be carried up a ladder? |
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| Which direction would a door swing if the hinges were visible from the outside? |
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| Outward or towards the forcible entry team. |
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| Give an example of tempered glass. |
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| The side or passenger windows of a car. |
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| Give an example of laminate glass. |
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| How many methods are there to force a lock? |
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| There are 3 methods. -Conventional (leverage or force), through-the-lock, and power tools. |
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| What 2 main things would you consider when breaching walls or floors? |
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1. Type of construction
2. Tools available |
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| What is the minimum number of firefighters it takes to use a battering ram? |
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| What is a hacksaw used to cut? |
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| What temperature can the flame of a cutting torch exceed? |
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| What are the 3 steps in forcible entry? |
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| Which type of door is the most difficult to force? |
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| How can we "soften" up the door? |
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| What should be done immediately after forcing the door? |
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| Maintain control of door- grab with tool if necessary. |
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| Which part of the halligan should you "soften" the door with? |
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| The fork-- held vertically |
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| How many inches above or below the lock should the fork of the halligan be placed? |
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| Where should the bevel of the tool be? |
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| What are the commands used when forcing a door? |
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| How many inches above or below the lock is the fork side of halligan placed when trying to pry a door? |
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| On some flat head axes there are wedges on both sides of the center of the axe, what is the purpose for these wedges? |
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| To place the haligan together with the axe. "Marry the irons" |
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| Where are outward doors mostly found? |
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| Entrances of comercial buildings |
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| What is the preferred way of striking the adz end of the haligan with the axe? |
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| What side if possible should the person striking the haligan w/ the axe be? |
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| On the opposite side of the person holding the haligan, to swing away from the person |
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| What does "deaden the door" mean? |
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| To lean on door with shoulder in order to decrease the vibrations when striking door with irons |
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