the pulaski is used for (4315.3) correct answers cutting and grubbing
a clearance of _______ should be maintained while using the pulaski (4315.3) correct answers
10 feet
when passing a firefighter using a pulaski, the signal of "__________" should be given (4315.3)
correct answers coming through
when walking on a hill, the pulaski should be carried on the ____________ side (4315.3) correct
answers downhill
after sharpening the cutting edge, it should be covered with a ____________ as a safety measure
(4315.3) correct answers guard
the pick head axe is also known as the __________ (4315.4) correct answers firefighter's axe
on structure fires an axe is mostly used during the __________, ___________ and ___________
of the fire (4315.4) correct answers forcible entry
overhaul
ventilation
while working with or carrying an axe, a minimum clearance of __________ should be
maintained (4315.4) correct answers 10 feet
a _____________ is used to shape the neck of a wood handle to fit the eye of the head (4315.4)
correct answers wood rasp
when securing an axe in a vise, __________________ should be used in order to protect the axe
from damage (4315.4) correct answers wood blocks
the slit in the handle in which to force a wedge should be approximately _________ the depth of
the head (4315.4) correct answers 2/3
when passing another worker using a hand tool, the proper signal to be used is ____________
(4315.4) correct answers coming through
when walking on a side hill, the axe should be carried horizontally at the balance point on the
____________ side (4315.4) correct answers downhill
when handing an axe to someone, always pass the _____________ first (4315.4) correct answers
handle
when sharpening an axe, always wear _____________ (4315.4) correct answers gloves
, name 3 types of shovels found in the fire service (4315.5) correct answers round point
flat point
scoop
which of the following is not part of a shovel (4315.5) correct answers steel handle
name 3 basic uses of a shovel in the fire service (4315.5) correct answers digging
scraping
throwing dirt
why is it important not to paint the head (4315.5) correct answers unable to see cracks in the
head
when working with shovels, the proper distance from other firefighters is a minimum of
___________ (4315.5) correct answers 10 feet
proper carrying procedures for a round point shovel on a fireline is (4315.5) correct answers
downhill side
scoop shovels are mainly on wildland fires to cover a larger area due to the width of the blade
(4315.5) correct answers false
what 2 items should you periodically check when using a shovel (4315.5) correct answers handle
head
list 3 maintenance tasks you would perform to maintain a shovel (4315.5) correct answers sand
handles
sharpen blade
inspect before and after each use
sharpening a tool is an important step in the maintenance procedure (4315.5) correct answers
true
what are 3 basic operations that can be accomplished with a mcleod (4315.6) correct answers
scraping
cutting
raking
why do you not paint the head of a mcleod (4315.6) correct answers will hide defects and cracks
in the head
when do you apply linseed oil to a mcleod handle (4315.6) correct answers never
when should a mcleod be inspected (4315.6) correct answers before and after each use
how should you carry a mcleod (4315.6) correct answers on downhill side