Forcible Entry

Identify the Types of Tools

Used for Forcible Entry
Cutting tools
 Identify the Types of Tools
Used for Forcible Entry
Prying tools

Hux Bar
Crowbar

Pry (Pinch) Bar

Halligan
Kelly Tool
Pry Axe
 Identify the Types of Tools
Used for Forcible Entry
Pushing/Pulling tools
Clemens Hook

Pike Pole

San Francisco Hook Multi-Purpose Hook

Drywall Hook
 Identify the Types of Tools
Used for Forcible Entry
Striking tools

Sledgehammer Maul

Punches & Chisels

Flat Head Axe Pick Head Axe

Battering Ram
 Identify the Types of Tools
Used for Forcible Entry
Power tools
 Identify the Techniques for Cleaning,
Maintaining and Inspecting Tools
Used for Forcible Entry
Sand wood handles to minimize injuries
Apply boiled linseed oil to wood handles
Avoid painting
Check tightness of head
Inspect cutting edges for nicks, tears or spurs
File cutting edges by hand not with a grinder
Keep surfaces free of rust
 Identify the Common Door Types

5 Types
Swinging
Revolving
Sliding
Overhead
Fire
 Identify the Common Door Types

Swinging
Wooden panel
 Identify the Common Door Types

Swinging
Wooden slab
Solid core
Hollow core
 Identify the Common Door Types

Swinging
Wooden ledge
 Identify the Common Door Types

Swinging
Hollow metal
Metal clad
Tubular

Difficult to force
Normally need power tools
Dont spend a lot of time trying to force
May be easier to breach the wall
 Identify the Common Door Types

Revolving
Panic-proof
Drop-arm
Metal-braced
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Sliding
 Identify the Common Door Types

Overhead

Roll Up Tilt
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Fire
 Identify Materials Used in
Door Construction
Wood
Metal
Glass
Identify Construction Features of Doors
Wooden swinging door
Metal swinging door
Fire doors
Jambs
Rabbeted
Stopped
Identify Construction Features of Windows

Double-hung
Hinged / Casement
Projected / Factory
Awning / Jalousie
High security
Horizontal sliding
Fixed
 Identify Materials Used in
Window Construction
Wood
Metal
Vinyl clad
Screens
Burglar bars / Metal bars
Wire mesh
Laminated / Safety glass
 Identify Materials Used in
Wall Construction
Gypsum
Plaster
Brick / Block
Concrete
Steel / Metal
Reinforced drywall / Cement board
Foam
Identify Construction Features of Walls,
as it Pertains to Forcible Entry
Gypsum
1/2 to 5/8 thick
May be glued to studs
Laminate sheetrock hard to penetrate
Plaster
Up to an 1 thick
On wood or wire mesh
Identify Construction Features of Walls,
as it Pertains to Forcible Entry
Brick / Block
Solid
Reinforced (rebar)
Filled with concrete or mortar
Concrete
Poured in place
Precast
Most contain rebar
Identify Construction Features of Walls,
as it Pertains to Forcible Entry
Steel
Lightweight
Heavyweight
All interior / exterior
Bearing
Non-bearing
Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards
to Consider When Forcing Entry Through
Building Components
Size up
Try before you pry
FD key box (Knox Box)
Break door glass
Strike top of pane
Clean out pane
Reach inside
Operate lock
Open door
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Inward swing door

1. Size up the door. Inspect the door for 2. Place the forked end of the Halligan
the location and number of locks and tool into the door frame. Insert the tool
mechanisms. near the lock.
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Inward swing door

3. Have your partner drive the tool 4. Push the Halligan tool toward the door
farther into the gap between the to force it open. Secure the door to
rabbeted jamb or stop and the door. prevent it from closing behind you.
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Outward swing door

1. Size up the door. Place the adz end 2. Have your partner strike the Halligan
of the Halligan tool between the door tool on your command and drive the adz
and the frame. end farther into the gap.
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Outward swing door

3. Pry in a downward direction with the fork end of the tool and then force the
door outward. Always secure the door to prevent it from closing behind you.
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Double swing doors secured by mortise lock

 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Doors with drop bars

 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Tempered plate glass door

Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Overhead door
Break panel or window
Reach in and unlock the locking mechanism
If automatic opener
Break out panel
Reach in with tool to grab release cord and pull
Always secure or block door to prevent closing
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Overhead door

1. Check for any safety hazards. Start the 2. If necessary, cut a small inspection
saw and ensure it is in proper working hole, large enough to insert a hose
order. nozzle.
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Overhead door

3. Starting at a center high point in the 4. From the same starting point, make a
door, make a diagonal cut to the right, second diagonal cut to the left, down to
down to the bottom. the bottom.
Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Overhead door

5. Pad or protect the cut edges of the triangle and the bottom panel
to prevent injuries as fire fighters enter or leave the premises.
Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Windows
Double hung / checkrail
Hinged / casement
Projected / factory
Awning / jalousie
High security
Lexan
Barred / screened
Horizontal sliding
Fixed
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Floors
Wood
Sound for joists
Cut through finished flooring
Remove flooring
Cut through sub-floor
Concrete
Jackhammers are slow but best means for rescue
Portable saws with concrete blade
Special purpose nozzles (high pressure water)
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Vertical barriers (walls)

Plaster
Three bays wide
Remove center stud(s) to enlarge opening
Brick or concrete
Battering ram
Jagged end used for breaking brick and stone
Rounded end used for walls and doors
Power tools
Air chisels
Hydraulic spreaders
Rotary saws

Metal
Rotary saw
Triangle hole
 Identify the Techniques Used and Hazards to Consider
When Forcing Entry Through Building Components

Vertical barriers (walls)

Walls conceal
Electrical wiring
Plumbing
Gas lines
Other utilities
Supports & Bracing
Hazards (asbestos)
Security barriers
Scissor gates
Bared windows / doors
Roll-down metal doors / windows
Security fence
Identify the Operation of Door Locking Devices

Mortise lock
Identify the Operation of Door Locking Devices

Bored (cylindrical) lock

Identify the Operation of Door Locking Devices

Rim lock
Identify the Operation of Door Locking Devices

Padlock
Identify the Operation of Door Locking Devices

Special locks
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Unscrewing the lock cylinder
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Using the K-Tool
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Using the A-Tool
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Through padlocks using Halligan hook
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Through padlocks using Halligan fork
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Through padlocks using bolt cutters
 Identify the Techniques of Through-
the-lock Entry of Doors / Windows
Through padlocks using power saw
Identify the Techniques for Gaining
Entry Through Security Barriers
Identify the Procedures for Using a
Lock Box / Key Box
 Identify the Procedures for Using a
Lock Box / Key Box

Fire department carries a master key

Contains necessary keys, combinations, etc.
that are needed to gain access to the building
Uses special key blanks that are not available
to lock smiths
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