Method whereby a device is utilized such as smoke ejector to remove excessive heat and dense smoke a method whereby a device such as smoke ejector is utilized to remove faster excessive heat and dense smoke

mechanical force ventilation

Basic tactics in firefighting

rescue,salvage,overhaul

any action taken by the firefighters to remove occupants/ persons from building/ hazards to a safety place

rescue

an action taken by the firefighters in preventing e damage by fire, water with the use of salvage cover or by removing materials out from the burning building

salvage

A complete and detailed checked of the structures and materials involved in the fire to make sure that every spark and ember has been extinguished and to have assurance against re-ignition

overhaul

Purpose of ladder for fire fighting

for rescue,to stretch line to a building,to provide ventilation by giving access to a place that is hard to reach

Types of ladders

ground ladders,aerial ladders

Factors to determine the location for the opening

location of intensity of fire,highest point on the roof,direction if wind,existing exposure,extent of fire,obstruction

Forms of ground ladders

wall,extension,hook or straight ladder,attic ladder

- the lowest section of an extension ladder

bed ladder

- the top section of an extension ladder

fly ladder

- the bottom end of a ladder

butt

- the part of the ladder that touches the ground

heel

- a rope or cable used to raised the fly ladder

halyard

- the mechanism located at the end of the fly ladder that locks to the bed ladder

pawl or dog

- the cross member of the ladder that is used for climbing

rung

- it is the top part of the ladder

top or tip

- part of a ladder that is used to hook over a roof peak, sills, or walls where the heel does not rest on a foundation. (roof type ladders)

hook

- made of metal or wood blocks used to prevent the fly of an extension ladder from extending out further from the ladder

stops

- light metal strips of an extension ladder that guides the fly ladder while it is being raised or lowered

guides