Firefighters Support Foundation Basic Forcible Entry v 1

Firefighters Support Foundation Basic Forcible Entry v 1. 1

About FSF The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501 c 3 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. Basic Forcible Entry 2

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

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

Outline • • • Physics of levers Forcible entry tools Residential vs. commercial construction Door size-up Thru-the-lock methods Conventional forcible entry Presentation title 6

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 Entry 7

Forcible Entry Tools Halligan Tool with Probar Design – 24” or 30” tool length Basic Forcible Entry 8

Forcible Entry Tools Flathead Axe – 6 lb or 8 lb head Basic Forcible Entry 9

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

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

Hydraulic Tools Hydra Ram Basic Forcible Entry 12

Power Saws Gas Powered Rotary Saw Basic Forcible Entry 13

Power Saws Rescue Chainsaw Basic Forcible Entry 14

Residential vs. Commercial • Styles of door • Hollow-core • Slab • Tubular aluminum • Frames and surrounding structure • Wood • Metal • Masonry Basic Forcible Entry 15

Door Size-up Choose best entry point for situation • Construction materials and features • Type of occupancy • Location of door • Number of locks Basic Forcible Entry 16

Door Size-up • Try before you pry • Where are the locks • Test the door Basic Forcible Entry 17

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 Entry 18

Thru-the-Lock Method • Key-in-knob lock • Tubular deadbolt • Mortise lock • Rim lock Basic Forcible Entry 19

Thru-the-Lock Method Mortise lock Basic Forcible Entry 20

Thru-the-Lock Method Rim lock External view Internal views Basic Forcible Entry 21

Conventional Forcible Entry • Requires sound understanding of principles • Requires proper equipment • Requires regular training Basic Forcible Entry 22

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 Entry 23

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 Entry 24

Inward Swinging Door • Lack of visible hinges • Most residential entries Basic Forcible Entry 25

Outward Swinging Door • Hinges will be visible • Common on commercial occupancies Basic Forcible Entry 26

Security Features Security Screen Doors Basic Forcible Entry 27

Security Features Drop bar assemblies- Inward/Outward Basic Forcible Entry 28

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 Entry 29

Acknowlegements • Unifire • Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Presentation title 30

Contact Information bwellington 99@yahoo. com Basic Forcible Entry 31