New Heights
This ladder if folded to make it easier to bring through a house to be deployed
What is an attic ladder
John Travolta is Captain Mike Kennedy
What is Ladder 49
This piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA face piece
What is a face shield
A tool/device used mainly to cut steel and/or concrete
What is a K-12 rescue saw
After size up, this is the first task that needs to be completed prior to any extrication
What is vehicle stabilization
The moving section/sections of an extension ladder and some combination ladders
What is the fly section
"You go... We go"
What is backdraft
This is a firefighters life line, often referred to as an SCBA
What is a self contained breathing apparatus
The 2 tools that make up what is referred to as the irons
A vehicle is on its side, we should use this to stabilize the vehicle
What are struts
Rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering the fly sections of an extension ladder
What is the halyard
Documentary based in Detroit
What is Burn
Designed to protect the ears and neck often made from Nomex, Kevlar or PBI
What is a balaclava or protective hood
Similar to a New York Hook, this tool is used for pushing/pulling objects
What is a pike pole
A person is stuck under a vehicle, this tool can be used to lift the vehicle
What are air bags
Devices attached to the inside of the beams on the fly section used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended
What are the pawls or dogs
This film examines the rescue company months prior to 9/11 and throughout the aftermath of the tragedy
What is Still Ridin'
As part of your issued PPE, this makes you more visible to motorists during roadway operations
What is high visibility vest
New to Essa in 2023, this device is used to assist in moving patients and can hold up to 800lbs in weight
What is a Manta Rescue Aid
This technique is when the spreaders are placed in the window to open the door
What is a vertical spread
The ladder should be extended this far beyond the roof edge to provide both a foothold and a handhold for firefighters stepping on or off a roof
What is 5 rungs
Tommy Glavin is a part of what FDNY truck company
What is 62 Truck
The requirements that all PPE designed for structural firefighting must meet according to NFPA
What is NFPA 1971
Used along with a halligan type tool, this device is useful in pulling all types of lock cylinders
What is a K-tool
A halligan or pry axe can be used to create this gap to assist for the spreaders entry into the door
What is a purchase point