Essentials of Fire Fighting Edition 7 Chapter
9 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.
, 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.
9 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.
, 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.
