Tools
This part of the Haligan gives you a 15:1 mechanical advantage when forcing your way through a door.
Adze
The total number of inch and 3/4 hose on the engines at KFR
13 (8 transverse, 4 in R3, 1 in R2. Trash line is 1.5 inch)
The Figure eight that is used to join two ropes together
Figure Eight on a Bend
These have the most lifting capability of any tool on the rescue truck
Air bags
Creates airflow through existing openings in a structure to remove heat, smoke, and gases indoors.
Horizontal Ventilation (Natural)
Using this tool, Red, orange and yellow colours indicate higher levels of heat while white and gray colours indicate temperatures of less than 500 degrees Fahrenheit
Thermal Imager
The PSI at which your Viber Alert goes off on the Scott X3 packs
1500 (1/3)
The term for a curve or U-shape in a rope that does not cross itself
Bight
The type of glass most windshield are made out of
Laminated
Cutting roof openings to release heat, smoke, gases upward
Vertical Ventilation
The most used tool in terms of wildland firefighting.
Pulaski
It’s the number of firefighters who died following the events of 9/11, not including those who died of illnesses afterwards
343
A friction hitch that slides freely when not under a load, but jams tight when weighted
Prussik
The minimum number of stabilization tools needed for a vehicle on 4 wheels with 1 passenger trapped on the driver side
3
Using fans to force fresh air, expel smoke outward after attacking a fire
Positive Pressure Ventilation
It’s used to unlock hoistway doors for rescue operations
Elevator Key
The minimum number of degrees your fog nozzle should be set at when dealing with a fire involving power lines
30 degrees
The fraction of strength a rope loses when 1 knot is introduced to the system
1/3
The name of the piece of equipment used to give the spreaders a base to push from on loose ground
TL-9
Using fans to contain smoke, protect uninvolved areas from contamination.
Positive pressure isolation (PPP)
The one item that is fluorescent green on the truck, located in R3
Foam wrench
The number of feet in each rope bag for rescue operations at KFR
300 ft
It’s used for belaying or rappelling without using a dedicated device, though you will need friction and a carabiner
Munter Hitch
The location of the Air Chisel on the Rescue truck
L2
Heat increases pressure, driving smoke upward through vertical shafts.
Stack effect