IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 9: Forcible
entry
The technique used in structural forcible entry:
should do minimal damage and provide quick access
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
how forcible entry will affect ventilation
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a
firefighter should "try before you pry" and:
look for a lock box near the main entrance
Security barriers such as bars grilles, and lexan windows:
require specialized training and tools to force
Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters?
Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform>
remove shingles and other roof coverings
Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to:
strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb
Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlocks shackles, or:
high-security chains
What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?
charged hose line standing by
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with
limited space?
handsaw
Never use a power saw:
in a flammable atmosphere
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
have a charged hose line nearby
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening
doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
prying tools
Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough
apart so that the door can swing open?
pulling tools
Which situation would call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a
drywall hook or a pike pole?
opening a ceiling to check for fire extension
A _________ is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry.
sledge hammer
When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool
that:
is most appropriate for the task at hand
When performing forcible entry, it is important to:
entry
The technique used in structural forcible entry:
should do minimal damage and provide quick access
Which factor affects the decision of where to force entry?
how forcible entry will affect ventilation
Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a
firefighter should "try before you pry" and:
look for a lock box near the main entrance
Security barriers such as bars grilles, and lexan windows:
require specialized training and tools to force
Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters?
Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it was not designed
Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform>
remove shingles and other roof coverings
Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to:
strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb
Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlocks shackles, or:
high-security chains
What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?
charged hose line standing by
Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with
limited space?
handsaw
Never use a power saw:
in a flammable atmosphere
When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should:
have a charged hose line nearby
Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when opening
doors and windows or moving heavy objects?
prying tools
Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far enough
apart so that the door can swing open?
pulling tools
Which situation would call for the use of a pushing or pulling tool such as a
drywall hook or a pike pole?
opening a ceiling to check for fire extension
A _________ is an example of a striking tool used for forcible entry.
sledge hammer
When selecting tools to perform forcible entry, firefighters must select the tool
that:
is most appropriate for the task at hand
When performing forcible entry, it is important to:
