1. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department1 Introduction The Recruit will also practice and masters certain skills and will be tested on these skills. At the end of each subject there will be a quiz over the material that was taught. The firefighter is responsible for studying the material and practicing the skills.

2. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department2 Forcible Entry Cutting Tools

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6. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department6 Forcible Entry Metal Cutting Tools

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8. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department8 Forcible Entry Manual Prying Tools

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10. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department10 Forcible Entry Hydraulic Prying Tools

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12. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department12 Forcible Entry Manual Pushing/Pulling Tools

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14. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department14 Forcible Entry Striking Tools

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16. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department16 Forcible Entry Tools for Forcing Locks

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18. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department18 Forcible Entry Tools for Breaking Padlocks

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20. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department20 Forcible Entry Maintenance and Care of Tools

21. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department21 Forcible Entry Never use a cheater bar when using a prying tool. Do not use a prying tool as a striking tool unless it is designed for that purpose. Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and lightly oiled. Do not interchange different manufactures blades on power saws.

22. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department22 Forcible Entry Store saw blades in a clean and dry place. Do not store where gasoline fumes accumulate for composite blades. Inspect wood handles for cracks, blisters, or splinters. Sand Handles to minimize hand injuries. Check the tightness of the tool head.

23. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department23 Forcible Entry For Fiberglass handles wash with mild detergent, rinse, and wipe dry. Inspect the cutting edge for nicks, tears, or metal spurs. Replace cutting edge when required. DO NOT PAINT AXE HEADS! Painting hides faults in the metal. Paint also may cause the cutting surface to stick and bind.

24. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department24 Forcible Entry Power Equipment Read Instructions Inspect and ensure power tool will start manually. Ensure that the fuel is fresh. A mixture may deteriorate over time.

25. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department25 Forcible Entry Carrying Tools

26. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department26 Forcible Entry Axes- Carry the ax with the blade away from the body. With pick-head axes, grasp the pick with a hand to cover it. Axes should never be carried on the shoulder. Refer to Essentials Pg..241

27. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department27 Forcible Entry Prying tools- Carry these tools with any pointed or sharp edges away from the body. With multiple surfaces, this will be somewhat difficult. Combination of Tools- Strap tool combo together. Halligan type bars and flat-head axes can be married together and strapped.

28. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department28 Forcible Entry Pike poles and hooks- Carry these tools with head down, close to the ground, and ahead of the body when outside a structure. When entering a building, carefully invert the tool and carry it with the head upright close to the body.

29. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department29 Forcible Entry Striking Tools- Keep the heads of these tools close to the ground. Power Tools- Never carry a power tool that is running. Transport the tool to the area where the work will be performed and start it there.

30. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department30 Forcible Entry That completes the self study portion of the class. Now you, the student, will watch the video Essentials of Firefighting Forcible Entry located in the 2 nd top draw on the right side of the T.V. in the Dayroom. After the video come back to the computer and take the quiz.

31. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department31 Forcible Entry Quiz

32. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department32 Quiz 1. A flat head ax is what kind of tool? A. Cutting Tool B. Metal Cutting Tool C. Prying Tool D. None of the above

33. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department33 Quiz 2. Which of the following is not a metal cutting tool? A. Bolt Cutters B. Paper Scissors C. Wire Cutters D. Cutting Torch

34. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department34 Quiz 3. Which of the following is a manual prying tool? A. Spreaders B. Extension Rams C. Pry Bar D. None of the above

35. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department35 Quiz 4. What is a K Tool used for? A. Forcing open locks B. The tool that comes after J Tool C. Cutting Metal D. None of the above

36. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department36 Quiz 5. Why don’t you paint ax heads? A. Get the ax mixed up with the pike pole. B. Hides the faults in the metal C. Might get the wrong color paint D. None of the above

37. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department37 Quiz 6. How do you carry a pike pole? A. Pointed end Up and in front B. Pointed end Up and in back C. Pointed end down and in back D. Pointed end down and in front

38. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department38 Quiz 7. Never carry a power tool that is ________. A. The wrong color B. Too Light C. Running D. None of the above

39. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department39 Quiz 8. What are locking pliers and chain used for? A. Prying pad locks B. Prying open computers C. Changing oil filters D. None of the above

40. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department40 Quiz 9. Describe how to carry a pick head ax.

41. 6/9/2015Dixion High School Fire Department41 Quiz 10. Which of the follow is not a manual prying tool? A. Kelly Tool B. Pry Bar C. Hux Bar D. None of the above