Firefighters Support Foundation Basic Forcible Entry v1.1

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. 2Basic Forcible Entry

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Accompanying Video This PowerPoint presentation accompanies the video presentation of the same title. 4Basic Forcible Entry

Presenter Firefighter Brent Wellington 12 years professional firefighting experience Oregon State Certified Instructor: Structural Collapse Technician Rope Rescue Technician Truck Company Operations 5Basic Forcible Entry

Outline Physics of levers Forcible entry tools Residential vs. commercial construction Door size-up Thru-the-lock methods Conventional forcible entry Presentation title6

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 Basic Forcible Entry7

Forcible Entry Tools Halligan Tool with Probar Design – 24” or 30” tool length Basic Forcible Entry8

Forcible Entry Tools Flathead Axe – 6lb or 8lb head Basic Forcible Entry9

Forcible Entry Tools Sledgehammer – 8lb, 10lb, 12lb Basic Forcible Entry10

Thru-the-lock Tools K-Tool Rex Tool O-Tool Shove knife Basic Forcible Entry 11

Hydraulic Tools Hydra Ram Basic Forcible Entry12

Power Saws Gas Powered Rotary Saw Basic Forcible Entry13

Power Saws Rescue Chainsaw Basic Forcible Entry14

Residential vs. Commercial Styles of door Hollow-core Slab Tubular aluminum Frames and surrounding structure Wood Metal Masonry Basic Forcible Entry15

Door Size-up Choose best entry point for situation Construction materials and features Type of occupancy Location of door Number of locks Basic Forcible Entry16

Door Size-up Try before you pry Where are the locks Test the door Basic Forcible Entry17

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. Basic Forcible Entry18

Thru-the-Lock Method Key-in-knob lock Tubular deadbolt Mortise lock Rim lock Basic Forcible Entry19

Thru-the-Lock Method Mortise lock Basic Forcible Entry20

Thru-the-Lock Method Rim lock Basic Forcible Entry21 External view Internal views

Conventional Forcible Entry Requires sound understanding of principles Requires proper equipment Requires regular training Basic Forcible Entry22

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 Basic Forcible Entry23

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 Basic Forcible Entry24

Inward Swinging Door Lack of visible hinges Most residential entries Basic Forcible Entry25

Outward Swinging Door Hinges will be visible Common on commercial occupancies Basic Forcible Entry26

Security Features Security Screen Doors Basic Forcible Entry27

Security Features Basic Forcible Entry28 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 Basic Forcible Entry29

Acknowlegements Unifire Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Presentation title30

Contact Information Basic Forcible Entry31