- Author
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Ciampo, M. N.
- Title
- Saw Operations: The 'Tap' Method.
- Coporate
- New York City Fire Dept., NY
- Journal
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Fire Engineering,
Vol. 155,
No. 4,
24,26,
April 2002
- Keywords
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roofs
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fire fighting equipment
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rescue
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fire fighting
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fire fighters
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communication networks
- Identifiers
- Tap procedure involves a "tap" system controlled by the backup/guide firefighter, who deploys the "tap(s)" to the saw operator's back. The three simple tap commands are: One tap-stop cut; Two taps-cut; Three taps-shut down the saw.