This module is part of FireLearn, an online Fire Fighter I & II course designed to enhance students’ learning experience by allowing them to experiment with key concepts and skills in the safety of a virtual environment.
This online training module brings content to life with interactive audio, video, Flash™ animation, photographs, illustrations, and case-based scenarios. It is designed to serve as either a distance learning solution to reduce classroom lecture hours or as a review tool to help students master more challenging subject matter presented to them in the classroom.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the general purposes of tools and equipment.
- Describe the safety considerations for the use of tools and equipment.
- Describe why it is important to use tools and equipment effectively.
- Describe why it is important for you to know where tools are stored.
- List and describe tools and equipment that are used for rotating.
- List and describe tools and equipment that are used for pushing or pulling.
- List and describe tools and equipment that are used for prying or spreading.
- List and describe tools and equipment that are used for striking.
- List and describe tools and equipment that are used for cutting
- Describe the tools used in response and scene size-up activities.
- Describe the tools used in forcible entry.
- Describe the tools used during an interior attack.
- Describe the tools used in search-and-rescue operations.
- Describe ventilation tools.
- Describe the hand tools needed during an overhaul assignment.
- Describe the importance of properly maintaining tools and equipment.
- Describe how to clean and inspect hand tools.
- Describe how to maintain power plants and power tools.
