Firefighter Entrance Exam Tools
Questions And Answers
Allen Wrench (Hex Key or Set Screw Wrech) -
correct answer ✅Hexagonal bar with a 90 degree bend for
extracting or tightening a six-sided screw or nut.
Axe -
correct answer ✅Can have a flat head or pick opposite of the
blade. Used for ventilating roofs, floors or doors. Also used where
forcible entry is needed.
Ball-Peen Hammer -
correct answer ✅hammer used to shape or forged materials, set
rivets or drive chisels
Bench Grinder -
correct answer ✅Used to hone the cutting edges of tools square
and sharp, remove burrs and used to clean and polish surfaces.
Bionic Wrench -
correct answer ✅Squeezing the handle of this wrench adjusts the
wrench to fit any nut or bolt. Also has ratcheting action.
,Firefighter Entrance Exam Tools
Questions And Answers
Bolt Cutter -
correct answer ✅Used to cut steel rods, bolts and locks.
Caulking Hammer -
correct answer ✅Used to drive drill stars into masonry.
Chain Saw -
correct answer ✅Blade that looks like a chain with a series of small
cutting tips.
Channel Locks -
correct answer ✅Can be adjust to allow a larger gripping area;
used on pipes and other round objects.
Circular Saw -
correct answer ✅Used to cut lumber and plywood to size.
Claw or Nail Hammer -
correct answer ✅Used to pound nails or remove them.
, Firefighter Entrance Exam Tools
Questions And Answers
Combination Open-End Wrench -
correct answer ✅Typically the same size on both ends, one end is
open and the other is closed.
Concrete Chisel -
correct answer ✅Used to poke holes into concrete or break up
concrete. Used with Caulking Hammer or Sledgehammer.
Coping Saw -
correct answer ✅Used to cut curves, angles, and circles into wood.
Used for decorative applications.
Crescent Wrench -
correct answer ✅Adjustable wrench used to tighten/loosen nuts
or bolts. An appropriate tool for turning off gas meter valves.
Crowbar -
correct answer ✅Used as a lever to lift or move heavy objects.
Diagonal Cutting Pliers -
correct answer ✅Used to cut or strip wires in a electrical
installation.
Questions And Answers
Allen Wrench (Hex Key or Set Screw Wrech) -
correct answer ✅Hexagonal bar with a 90 degree bend for
extracting or tightening a six-sided screw or nut.
Axe -
correct answer ✅Can have a flat head or pick opposite of the
blade. Used for ventilating roofs, floors or doors. Also used where
forcible entry is needed.
Ball-Peen Hammer -
correct answer ✅hammer used to shape or forged materials, set
rivets or drive chisels
Bench Grinder -
correct answer ✅Used to hone the cutting edges of tools square
and sharp, remove burrs and used to clean and polish surfaces.
Bionic Wrench -
correct answer ✅Squeezing the handle of this wrench adjusts the
wrench to fit any nut or bolt. Also has ratcheting action.
,Firefighter Entrance Exam Tools
Questions And Answers
Bolt Cutter -
correct answer ✅Used to cut steel rods, bolts and locks.
Caulking Hammer -
correct answer ✅Used to drive drill stars into masonry.
Chain Saw -
correct answer ✅Blade that looks like a chain with a series of small
cutting tips.
Channel Locks -
correct answer ✅Can be adjust to allow a larger gripping area;
used on pipes and other round objects.
Circular Saw -
correct answer ✅Used to cut lumber and plywood to size.
Claw or Nail Hammer -
correct answer ✅Used to pound nails or remove them.
, Firefighter Entrance Exam Tools
Questions And Answers
Combination Open-End Wrench -
correct answer ✅Typically the same size on both ends, one end is
open and the other is closed.
Concrete Chisel -
correct answer ✅Used to poke holes into concrete or break up
concrete. Used with Caulking Hammer or Sledgehammer.
Coping Saw -
correct answer ✅Used to cut curves, angles, and circles into wood.
Used for decorative applications.
Crescent Wrench -
correct answer ✅Adjustable wrench used to tighten/loosen nuts
or bolts. An appropriate tool for turning off gas meter valves.
Crowbar -
correct answer ✅Used as a lever to lift or move heavy objects.
Diagonal Cutting Pliers -
correct answer ✅Used to cut or strip wires in a electrical
installation.
