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Firefighters Support Foundation. Basic Forcible Entry v1.1. About FSF.

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  1. Firefighters Support Foundation Basic Forcible Entry v1.1

  2. 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. Basic Forcible Entry

  3. Permission Permission is granted to reproduce or distribute this material so long as the Firefighters Support Foundation is credited as the source Basic Forcible Entry

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

  5. 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

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

  7. 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

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

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

  10. Forcible Entry Tools Sledgehammer • 8lb, 10lb, 12lb Basic Forcible Entry

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

  12. Hydraulic Tools Hydra Ram Basic Forcible Entry

  13. Power Saws Gas Powered Rotary Saw Basic Forcible Entry

  14. Power Saws Rescue Chainsaw Basic Forcible Entry

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

  16. 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

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

  18. 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

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

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

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

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

  23. 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

  24. 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

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

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

  27. Security Features Security Screen Doors Basic Forcible Entry

  28. Security Features Dropbarassemblies- Inward/Outward Basic Forcible Entry

  29. 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

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

  31. Contact Information bwellington99@yahoo.com Basic Forcible Entry

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