FIRE FIGHTING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS

WATER TANK- this apparatus enables to secure water scarce areas for speedy
firefighting operations. Usually equipped with 10,000 to 25,000 liters capacity of
tanks.

COMMAND SERVICE VEHICLE-refers to the vehicle where the fire chief

usually rides and uses as command post during the fire fighting operation.
equipped with radio and other command equipment.

PUMPER TRUCK/FIRE ENGINE- a kind of firefighting apparatus designed to

use diverse water supply sources as hydrants usually equipped with a water tank
and centrifugal pump. they are effective even at fire sites where water supply is
limited or non-existent. usually equipped with 4,000 liter tank.
CHEMICAL TRUCK- capable to discharge foams which is the most effective
means to extinguish not only ordinary class a, but also class b fires due to
chemicals, inflammable liquids. it is equipped with 2,500 liters water tank and the
pump proportioning system

AERIAL PLATFORM- a firefighting apparatus usually used in firefighting

operations of high-rise structures. used also in rescue operations. it has a working
height of 27 meters (90 feet) from the ground and 24 meters (80 feet) from the
ground., 2 boom 23 meters (75 feet).

BREAK SQUIRT (WATER TOWER)- a firefighting apparatus equipped

with breaking device and monitor nozzle which can reach a height of 23
meters, provide massive fire extinguishing capability especially in close
quarters where extra maneuverability is essential.
RESCUE AND UTILITY TRUCK- usually equipped with a winch, loaded with
rescue equipment as hydraulic rescue tools and floodlights and power generators.
this apparatus can perform rescue operations in case of fire, earthquake and
other disaster.

AERIAL LADDER-this firefighting apparatus is designed mainly for

fighting high-rise fires and can be used to rescue trapped people as well
as to shoot water at high locations. equipped with a lift and a basket.
this rising angle cover from 10 to 25 degrees.

LIGHTING TOWER TRUCK-this apparatus are essential to throw light on

firefighting and rescue operations. it has a wide lighting range of 220 degrees. it is
so powerful that a newspaper can be read at 100 meters or 32 feet from the light
source.
STRAIGHT LADDER- non adjustable in length and consist only of one section.
sometimes called “wall ladder” and is used for quick access to windows and roofs
of one and two storey buildings.

EXTENSION LADDER- is adjustable in length. it consists of two or more

sections which travel in guides or brackets to permit length adjustments.

FOG GUN- used to fight fire inside a building or underground by straight spot
water application or fine fog application.

STRAIGHT NOZZLE- used to fight fire and it is possible to speed up water

stream rectified in the play pipe.

NOZZLE- a piece of firefighting equipment used to direct or control a stream of

water. the characteristics of the stream of water or fire stream is determined
mainly by the nozzle.
PORTABLE PUMPS- usually used during firefighting operations and equipped
with fire hose. this is used if fighting fires in forests inaccessible by vehicle or
areas with narrow roads.

FIRE HOSE- a type of flexible tube used by firefighters to carry water under
pressure from the source of supply to a point where it is discharged to extinguish
fire.

HOSE CLAMP- is a tool to shut off the water in hose lines when other control
valves are not applicable.

HOSE JACKET- is used to seal small cuts or breaks, which may occur in fire hose, or
to connect mismatched or damaged coupling of the same size.
 FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS
AXES AND HATCHETS
A. PICK-HEAD AXE - the pick ends serves to give the firefighter an opportunity to
make a starting point to begin cutting or to pierce material.
B. FLAT-HEAD AXE – becomes a vital addition to the forcible entry team because
the flat head can be used as striking tool.

HANDSAWS - and tool having a toothed blade for cutting

POWER SAWS - a tool driven by a motor

CUTTING TORCH - can use it to cut steel to size and shape.

METAL CUTTING DEVICE – tools to cut metal
MANUAL PRYING TOOLS - it is used as a lever either to force apart two objects or
to remove nails. prying tools are commonly used to open nailed wooden crates.
common uses for larger crowbars are: removing nails, prying apart boards, and
generally breaking things.

HYDRAULIC RESCUE EQUIPMENT – used to rescue victims by hydraulically

removing, pulling, bending of cutting obstacles.

STANDARD PIKE POLE – used to pull apart debris and burning materials, open
walls, ceiling and remove trim.

HELMETS AND PROTECTIVE HOODS – was designed to help shed water and to
prevent hot embers from falling down on the firefighter’s face, ears, hairs and
neck.
PROTECTIVE COATS AND TROUSERS

SAFETY SHOES – rubber boots easy to don, excellent water repellency, easy
decontamination,
GLOVES – it provides thermal protection, as well as from cuts, punctures and
scraps.