Essentials of Fire Fighting Edition 7 Chapter
- Forcible Entry
Halligan Tool - ANSWER Prying tool with a claw at one end and a spike or point at a right angle to a wedge at the other end.Adz - ANSWER A wedge-shaped blade attached at right angles to the handle of the tool.When would you want to avoid using a power saw? - ANSWER When you're in a flammable atmosphere.Hux Bar - ANSWER A multipurpose tool that can be used for several forcible entry and ventilation applications because of its unique design. It may also be used as a hydrant wrench. 1 / 2
Battering Ram - ANSWER Solid steel bar with handles and guards a fork on one end, and a blunt end on the other, used to break down doors or create holes in walls. The tool weighs 30 to 40 pounds (13.6 to 18.1 kg) and can be operated by one or more firefighters.Pike Pole - ANSWER Sharp prong and hook of steel, on a wood, metal, fiberglass, or plastic handle of varying length, used for pulling, dragging, and probing.A-Tool - ANSWER Prying tool with a sharp notch resembling the letter A. The notch has cutting edges machined into it.Forcible Entry - ANSWER Techniques used by fire personnel to gain entry into buildings, vehicles, aircraft, or other areas of confinement when normal means of entry are locked or blocked.
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