Forcible

Entry
 Forcible Entry
 Introduction
 Forcible Entry Tools
 Door Size-Up and Construction
Features
 Locks And Locking Devices
 Definition
 Forcible Entry - is the technique
used by fire department personnel
to gain access to a structure whose
normal means of access is locked,
blocked or non-existent.
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 Cutting Tools
Axes and Hatchets
cutting through wood, shingles, and other
natural lightweight materials
flat-head axes can be used as striking
tools
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Handsaws – necessary for small
workplace
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Power Saws
makes fast and efficient cuts in a variety
of materials
includes rotary (circular)saw,
reciprocating saw, chain saw, and
ventilation saw
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 Cutting Tools (Cont…)
Metal Cutting Devices and Cutting
Torches
bolt cutters are used to cut bolts, iron bars,
pins, cables, chains, and some padlock
shackles
cutting torch is used where high-security
devices are found
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 Prying Tools – provide advantage in
opening doors, windows, locks, and
in moving heavy objects
Manual Prying Tools – crowbar,
Halligan bar, pry bar, hux bar, claw bar,
Kelly tool, pry axe, flat bar
Hydraulic Prying Tools – rescue tools,
door openers (rabbit tool)
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 Pushing/Pulling Tools
standard pike poles,
Clemens hook, plaster
hook, drywall hook, San
Francisco hook,
multipurpose hook,
roofman’s hook
have limited use in
forcible entry but give a
reach in breaking glass
windows and opening
walls or ceilings
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 Striking Tools
sledgehammer,
maul, battering
ram, pick, flat-
head axe, mallet,
hammer, punch,
chisel
commonly used in
conjunction with
another tool to
effect entry
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 Tool Combinations
no single forcible entry tool that
provides the firefighter with the
needed force to handle all the forcible
entry situations
never use tools for which they are not
designed
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 Tool Safety – When tools are not in use,
they should be kept in properly
designated places on the apparatus
Prying Tool Safety – If a job cannot be done
with one tool, use another
Safety When Using Power Saws
Match the saw to the task and the material to be
cut.
Wear proper protective equipment always,
including gloves and eye protection.
Do not use any power saw when working in a
flammable atmosphere or near flammable liquids.
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 Tool Safety (Cont…)
Keep unprotected and nonessential people
out of the work area.
Keep blades and chains well sharpened.
Be aware of hidden hazards such as
electrical wires, gas lines, and water lines.
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 Carrying Tools
Axes – Carry the
axe with the
blade away from
the body. With
pick-headed
axes, grasp the
pick with the
hand to cover it.
Axes should
never be carried
on the shoulder.
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 Carrying Tools

Prying Tools – Carry these tools with any

pointed or sharp edges away from the body.

Pike poles and hooks – Carry these tools with

the tool head down, close to the ground, and
ahead of the body when outside a structure.
When entering a building, carefully invert the
tool and carry it with the head upright close
to the body.
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Striking tools – Keep the heads of
these tools close to the ground and
maintain a firm grip.

Power tools – Never carry a power tool

that is running.
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 Care and Maintenance of Forcible Entry
Tools
Wood Handles
Inspect the handle for cracks, blisters, or splinters.
Sand the handle to minimize hand injuries.
Wash the handle with mild detergent when
necessary. Rinse and wipe dry.
Check the tightness of the tool head.
Fiberglass Handles
Wash the handle with mild detergent when
necessary. Rinse and wipe dry.
Check the tightness of the tool head.
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Cutting Edges
Inspect the cutting edge for nicks, tears, or metal
spurs.
Replace cutting edges when required.
File the cutting edges by hand.

Power Equipment
Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Inspect and ensure power tools will start manually.
Check blades for completeness and readiness.
Replace blades that are worn.
Check all electrical components for cuts and frays.
Ensure that all guards are functional and in place.
 Door Size-Up And
Construction Features
 Metal Swinging Doors
Hollow Metal
Metal Covered
Tubular
 Door Size-Up And
Construction Features
 Sliding Doors
 Revolving Doors
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Construction Features

 Overhead Doors
Sectional (Folding)
Rolling Steel
Slab
 Locks And Locking
Devices
 Mortise Lock
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Devices
 Bored (Cylindrical) Lock
 Locks And Locking
Devices
 Rim Lock
 Locks And Locking
Devices
 Padlock
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