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Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Canadian Third Edition

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Candidate: Date: ID#: Skill Drill 12-1

Fire Fighter I, 5.3.4

Forcing Entry into an Inward-Opening Door

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an inward-opening door, Halligan tool, flathead axe, and a partner.

Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry into an inward-opening door.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on an inward-facing door using equipment provided.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on an inward-facing door using provided equipment.”

No. Task Steps First Test Retest

P F P F

1. Evaluates door for safety hazards. Inspects for location and number of locks and their

mechanisms.

2. Places forked end of Halligan tool into door frame, between door jamb and door stop, near

lock, with bevelled end against door.

3. Once Halligan tool is in position, has partner drive tool farther into gap between rabbeted

jamb or stop and door. Makes sure tool isn’t driven into door jamb itself.

4. Once tool is past the stop and between door and jamb, the candidate pushes Halligan toward

jamb to force open.

5. Has partner slide axe head between bevel of Halligan tool and door if more leverage is

needed.

6. Once the door is open, secures it to prevent it from closing behind self.

Retest Approved By: Retest Evaluation:

Evaluator Comments: Candidate Comments:

Evaluator Date Candidate Date

Retest Evaluator Date Retest Candidate Date





Forcing Entry into an Outward-Opening Door

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an outward-opening door, Halligan tool, flathead axe, and a

partner. Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry into an outward-opening door.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on an outward-facing door using equipment provided.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on an outward-facing door using provided equipment.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up door for safety hazards. Determines number and location of locks and locking

mechanism.

2. Places adz end of Halligan tool between door and frame, near locking mechanism, or

between mechanism and secondary lock.

3. Once Halligan is in position, gives command to partner to strike Halligan tool and drive adz

end farther into the gap.

4. Pries in a downward direction with fork end of tool and then forces door outward.

5. Secures door to prevent closure after entry.









Opening an Overhead Garage Door Using the

Triangle Method

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a torch or power saw. Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE:

boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Opening an overhead garage door using the triangle method.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to make entry on an overhead garage door using the

triangle method.

Candidate Directive: “Make entry on an overhead garage door using the triangle method.”


P F P F

1. Checks for safety hazards.

2. Selects appropriate tool to make the cut.

3. Wearing full turnout gear and eye protection, starts saw and ensures it is working properly.

4. Is aware of environment behind door. Cuts a small inspection hole if necessary.

5. Starting at a center high point in door, makes a diagonal cut to right, down to bottom of

door.

6. From same starting point, makes second diagonal cut to left, down to bottom of door.

7. Folds door down to form large triangle.

8. Pads or protects cut edges and bottom panel to prevent injuries if necessary.




Skill Drill 12-3: Opening an Overhead Garage Door Using the Triangle Method,

continued







Fire Fighter I, 5.3.4.B

Forcing Entry Through a Wooden Double-Hung Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a double-hung window and Halligan tool. Ensure candidate is

wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry into a double-hung window.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on a double-hung window using equipment provided.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a double-hung window using provided equipment.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up window for any safety hazards. Locates locking mechanism.

2. Places pry end of Halligan tool under bottom sash in line with locking mechanism.

3. Pries bottom sash upward to displace locking mechanism.

4. Secures window in open position so it cannot close.









Forcing Entry Through a Casement Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a casement window, gloves, and a flathead axe. Ensure candidate is


Task: Forcing entry into a casement window.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on a casement window using equipment provided.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a casement window using provided equipment.”


P F P F

1. Checks for safety hazards and locates locking mechanism.

2. Selects an appropriate tool to break out a windowpane.

3. Stands to windward side of window and breaks out pane closest to locking mechanism.

Keeps tool lower than hands.

4. Removes all broken glass in pane to prevent injuries.

5. Reaches in and manually operates window crank to open window.


Note: Optional Drill depending on logistics







Fire Fighter I 5.3.4

Forcing Entry Through a Projected Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a projected window, and tools for breaking window pane as well

as removing window frame. Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry into a projected window.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on a projected window using equipment provided.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a projected window using provided equipment.”


P F P F

1. Checks for safety hazards and locates locking mechanism.

2. Selects an appropriate tool, such as a pike pole, to break a pane of glass.

3. Stands to windward side and breaks pane closest to locking mechanism. Keeps tool head

lower than hands.

4. Removes all broken glass in frame to prevent injuries.

5. Reaches in and manually opens locking mechanism and window.

6. Removes frame and enlarges hole with a cutting tool if necessary.


Note: Optional Drill depending on logistics








Forcing Entry Using a K Tool

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a K tool and locking mechanism for a doorway. Ensure candidate is


Task: Forcing entry using a through-the-lock technique (K tool).

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on a door using a K tool.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a doorway using the K tool.”


P F P F

1. Checks for safety hazards. Determines which type of lock is used, whether it is regular or

heavy-duty construction, and whether the cylinder has a case-hardened collar.

2. Places K tool over face of lock cylinder, notes location of keyway.

3. Uses a Halligan tool or pry tool, taps K tool down into cylinder.

4. Places adz end into slot on K tool, strikes end of Halligan tool with flat-head axe to drive K

tool farther into lock cylinder.

5. Pries up on Halligan tool to pull out lock cylinder and exposes locking mechanism.

6. Using small tools that come with K tool, turns mechanism to open lock. After lock is

released, opens door.









Forcing Entry Using an A Tool

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an A tool, flathead axe, and locking mechanism for a doorway.

Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry using an A tool.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry on a door using an A tool.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a doorway using an A tool.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up door and lock area, checks for safety hazards.

2. Places cutting edges of A tool at top of cylinder, between cylinder and door frame.

3. Uses flat-head axe or similar tool, drives A tool into cylinder.

4. Pries up on A tool to remove cylinder from door.

5. Inserts key tool into hole to manipulate locking mechanism and opens door.









Forcing Entry by Unscrewing the Lock

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with vise grips and locking mechanism for a doorway. Ensure candidate

is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, and eye protection.

Task: Forcing entry by unscrewing the lock.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to force entry using vise grips.

Candidate Directive: “Force entry on a doorway by unscrewing the lock.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up door and lock area, checks for any safety hazards.

2. Using vise grips, locks the pliers onto the outer housing of lock, maintains a good grip.

3. Unscrews housing unit until it can be fully removed.

4. Manipulates locking mechanism with lock tools to disengage arm, then opens door.









Breaching a Wall Frame

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a striking or cutting tool and access to a wall frame. Ensure

candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, SCBA, and face piece.

Task: Breaching a wall frame.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely breach a wall frame.

Candidate Directive: “Breach a wall frame.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up wall, checks for safety hazards such as electrical outlets, wall switches, or

plumbing. Inspects overall scene to ensure wall is not load bearing.

2. Uses striking or cutting tool, sounds wall to locate studs, makes hole between studs.

3. Cuts sheetrock as close to the studs as possible.

4. Enlarges the hole by extending it from stud to stud and as high as necessary.









Breaching a Masonry Wall

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a sledgehammer, bolt cutters, and access to a masonry wall.

Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, SCBA, and face piece.

Task: Breaching a masonry wall.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely breach a masonry wall.

Candidate Directive: “Breach a masonry wall.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up wall, checking for safety hazards such as electrical outlets, wall switches, and

plumbing. Inspects overall area to ensure that wall is not load bearing.

2. Selects row of masonry blocks at 61 to 91 cm (2 to 3 ft) above floor.

3. Using sledgehammer, knocks two holes each in five masonry blocks along selected row.

Each hole should pierce into hollow core of masonry blocks.

4. Repeats the process on four masonry blocks above the first row, three masonry blocks

above the second row, two masonry blocks above the third row, and one masonry block

above the fourth row. An upside-down V is created.

5. Begins knocking out remaining portion of masonry blocks by hitting blocks parallel to wall

rather than perpendicular to it.

6. Clears reinforcing wire using bolt cutters, enlarges hole as needed.









Breaching a Metal Wall

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a rotary saw with a metal-cutting blade or a torch and access to a

metal wall. Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, SCBA, and face piece.

Task: Breaching a metal wall.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely breach a metal wall.

Candidate Directive: “Breach a metal wall.”


P F P F

1. Checks for safety hazards such as electrical outlets, wall switches, or plumbing. Inspects

overall area to ensure that wall is not load bearing.

2. Selects appropriate tool, such as rotary saw with a metal-cutting blade or a torch.

3. Opens wall using diamond-shaped or inverted V-cut.

4. Makes the cut so opening piece falls or is bent into building so no sharp bottom edges are

exposed.









Breaching a Floor

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an axe, a rotary saw or other cutting tool, and access to a wood or

poured concrete floor. Ensure candidate is wearing proper PPE: boots, pants, hood, gloves, helmet, SCBA, and face piece.

Task: Breaching a floor.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely breach a floor.

Candidate Directive: “Breach a floor.”


P F P F

1. Sizes up floor area, checking for hazards in area to be cut.

2. Sounds floor with axe or similar tool to locate floor joists.

3. Uses appropriate cutting tool to cut one side of hole.

4. Cuts opposite side.

5. Removes any flooring, such as carpet, tile, or floorboards, that has been loosened.

6. Cuts a similar opening into subfloor, until proper size of hole is achieved.

7. Secures area around hole to prevent others working in area from falling through hole.





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