How-To: Firefighting Basic Skills

How To Use A K-Tool, Step-By-Step

A good step-by-step description of K-Tool use. Includes steps in text on the screen. (Starting at 00:10)

Also has good close ups of how to manipulate the lock mechanisms to open the lock after the lock covers are removed.

Also has good video examples of a "mortise lock" and "deadbolt lock" mechanisms.

Source: Bellingham Fire Department Youtube Channel

Here's a link to K-Tool use instructions. (Source L.A. County Fire Dept.)

Here is an example of a "Mortise Lock":

Source: Central Safe And Lock

I think a "mortise lock" is a door lock in which a rectangular cut (rather than a round drilled hole) is made into the door and door frame to house the dead bolt and the door frame hole that it slide into.

Here's a drawing of a Rim Lock:

Source: chestofbooks.com

How To Remove A Lock Using A K-Tool

Source: Gabe Thompson Youtube Channel

Here's a link to K-Tool use instructions. (Source L.A. County Fire Dept.)

How To Safely Handle A Power Saw

Specifically shows how to roll the saw on its blade to move it safely. Also has good safety comments in comments text.

Safety Rules Highlighted:

Never pick up a running saw. Roll it to where you want to use it. [Do you agree with this?]
Stop the blade after each cut. He stops it from spinning by just holding it against the surface of the roof. Then rolls it to the location of the next cut.

Source: Brotherhood Instructors Youtube Channel.

Facebook Link: facebook.com/brotherhoodinstructors