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Basic Forcible Entry

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About FSF

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose primary mission is to develop, produce and distribute training programs to firefighters and first responders. All of our programs are distributed free of charge.

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Accompanying Video

This PowerPoint presentation accompanies the video presentation of the same title.

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Presenter

Firefighter Brent Wellington12 years professional firefighting experienceOregon State Certified Instructor:

• Structural Collapse Technician• Rope Rescue Technician• Truck Company Operations

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Outline

• Physics of levers• Forcible entry tools• Residential vs. commercial construction • Door size-up• Thru-the-lock methods• Conventional forcible entry

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Physics of Levers

Classes of levers– Class 1 has fulcrum between the input and output

– Class 2 has output between input and fulcrum

– Class 3 has input between output and fulcrum

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Forcible Entry Tools

Halligan Tool with Probar Design– 24” or 30” tool length

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Forcible Entry Tools

Flathead Axe– 6lb or 8lb head

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Forcible Entry Tools

Sledgehammer– 8lb, 10lb, 12lb

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Thru-the-lock Tools

• K-Tool

• Rex Tool

• O-Tool

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Hydraulic Tools

Hydra Ram

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Power Saws

Gas Powered Rotary Saw

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Power Saws

Rescue Chainsaw

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Residential vs. Commercial

• Styles of door• Hollow-core• Slab• Tubular aluminum

• Frames and surrounding structure• Wood• Metal• Masonry

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Door Size-up

Choose best entry point for situation

• Construction materials and features

• Type of occupancy

• Location of door

• Number of locks

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Door Size-up

• Try before you pry

• Where are the locks

• Test the door

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Thru-the-Lock Method

• Can be quicker than conventional forcible entry with proper training and practice, but requires specific tools.

• Leaves an intact structure for ventilation and securing the structure after operations.

• Lower repair cost for building owner.

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Thru-the-Lock Method

Rim lock

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External view

Internalviews

Conventional Forcible Entry

• Requires sound understanding of principles

• Requires proper equipment

• Requires regular training

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Gap-Set-Force

• Gap the door to create a purchase point– 6 inches above or below lock or between two locks

• Set the tool by driving it to the desired depth– Standard doors require the halligan to be driven until the

crotch of the forks are near the door panel

• Force the door using sharp inward movements

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Team Approach

• Halligan Firefighter-• Positions and manipulates Halligan tool• Calls either “Hit” or “Stop”• Main focus is correct placement of tool.

• Axe Firefighter• Provide controlled strikes to halligan tool when called

for• Helps to control swing of door when forced

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Inward Swinging Door

• Lack of visible hinges

• Most residential entries

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Outward Swinging Door

• Hinges will be visible

• Common on commercial occupancies

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Security Features

Security Screen Doors

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Security Features

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Drop bar assemblies- Inward/Outward

In Closing…

• Try before you pry

• Use your time on the training ground for increasing your skill level, so the lessons on scene can be less painful

• Aim to have your “Plan A” be a practiced skill

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Acknowlegements

• Unifire• Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue

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Contact Information

[email protected]

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