Forcible Entry

Objectives (1 of 3) Identify forcible entry tools by common name and use. Identify forcible entry tools by common name and use. Describe the inspection and maintenance procedures for each type of forcible entry tool. Describe the inspection and maintenance procedures for each type of forcible entry tool. Describe building features and methods of forcible entry for doors, windows, gates, walls, and floors. Describe building features and methods of forcible entry for doors, windows, gates, walls, and floors.

Objectives (2 of 3) Identify five types of locks and describe their operation. Identify five types of locks and describe their operation. List the steps for the three types of conventional forcible entry. List the steps for the three types of conventional forcible entry. Demonstrate conventional forcible entry on a variety of doors. Demonstrate conventional forcible entry on a variety of doors.

Objectives (3 of 3) Describe or demonstrate the through-the-lock forcible entry method. Describe or demonstrate the through-the-lock forcible entry method. List four construction features of windows and methods of gaining entry. List four construction features of windows and methods of gaining entry. List two considerations of breaching walls. List two considerations of breaching walls. Explain three considerations of tool assignments. Explain three considerations of tool assignments.

Introduction (1 of 2) Delay in entry reduces ability to mount an aggressive fire attack. Delay in entry reduces ability to mount an aggressive fire attack. Rescue operations require forcible entry to access victims. Rescue operations require forcible entry to access victims. Forcible entry is a combination of knowledge and skills. Forcible entry is a combination of knowledge and skills.

Introduction (2 of 2) Knowledge of building construction, lock assemblies, tools, and entry techniques is needed. Knowledge of building construction, lock assemblies, tools, and entry techniques is needed. Repeated practice and experience will develop skills. Repeated practice and experience will develop skills.

Forcible Entry Tools (1 of 2) Striking tools Striking tools Prying and spreading tools Prying and spreading tools Cutting tools Cutting tools Pulling tools Pulling tools Special tools Special tools

Forcible Entry Tools (2 of 2)

Striking Tools

Prying Tools

Hydraulic Spreaders

Cutting Tools

Saws

Pulling Tools

Special Tools

Safety with Forcible Entry Tools (1 of 2) Always wear proper PPE. Always wear proper PPE. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Follow manufacturer’s guidelines. Cut material with proper blades. Cut material with proper blades. Operate with regard for the safety of others. Operate with regard for the safety of others.

Safety with Forcible Entry Tools (2 of 2) Make sure tools are working properly. Make sure tools are working properly. Most operations require teamwork. Most operations require teamwork. Secure tools are not needed. Secure tools are not needed. Store tools so they are easily accessible. Store tools so they are easily accessible.

Properly Stored Tools

Maintenance of Forcible Entry Tools Proper tool maintenance is the first step to tool safety. Proper tool maintenance is the first step to tool safety. Inspect and clean tools on a regular basis. Inspect and clean tools on a regular basis. Check for wear and damaged parts. Check for wear and damaged parts. Remove tools from service or repair them when defects are found. Remove tools from service or repair them when defects are found.

Construction and Forcible Entry The type and construction of building features must be understood to force entry. The type and construction of building features must be understood to force entry. Door construction Door construction Locks Locks Additional security devices Additional security devices

Types of Doors Wood Wood Metal Metal Glass Glass Tempered glass Tempered glass Sliding Sliding Revolving Revolving Overhead Overhead Residential garage Residential garage Commercial garage Commercial garage Roll-down steel Roll-down steel

Door Assembly

Metal Doors

Glass Doors

Overhead Doors

Lock Device

Mortise-style Lock

Rim Locks

Tubular Dead Bolts

Padlocks

Additional Security Devices

Methods of Forcible Entry Three standard methods Three standard methods Conventional Conventional Leverage Leverage Force Force Impact Impact Through-the-lock Through-the-lock Power tools Power tools

Conventional Forcible Entry

Through-the-lock Forcible Entry (1 of 2) Two common methods Two common methods Unscrewing or wrenching the locking cylinder Unscrewing or wrenching the locking cylinder Using the K tool Using the K tool

Through-the-lock Forcible Entry (2 of 2)

Using K Tool

Operating Lock Mechanisms Final step for entry is to manipulate the lock using the proper key tool. Final step for entry is to manipulate the lock using the proper key tool. You determine the correct key tool by examining the cylinder. You determine the correct key tool by examining the cylinder. To open a mortise lock, visualize the keyhole prior to pulling it out. To open a mortise lock, visualize the keyhole prior to pulling it out. A rim lock with night latch can only be unlocked from the inside. A rim lock with night latch can only be unlocked from the inside.

Windows Different types of glass. Different types of glass. Regular/plate Regular/plate Tempered Tempered Laminated Laminated Wire Wire Polycarbonate glazing Polycarbonate glazing

Types of Windows Double hung Double hung Energy efficient Energy efficient Casement Casement Awning Awning Jalousie Jalousie Projected Projected Fixed Fixed Bars and gates Bars and gates

Breaching Walls and Floors Emergency situations may dictate that walls of a structure be opened. Emergency situations may dictate that walls of a structure be opened. There are two main considerations. There are two main considerations. Type of building construction Type of building construction Tools available Tools available

Techniques for Breaching Walls (1 of 2) Breaching wood-framed walls Breaching wood-framed walls Size up the wall. Size up the wall. Remove the wall covering. Remove the wall covering. Bend or break pipes. Bend or break pipes. Push wall covering over on the other side. Push wall covering over on the other side.

Techniques for Breaching (2 of 2) Breaching masonry walls Breaching masonry walls Remove single unit of block or brick. Remove single unit of block or brick. Break unit with largest striking tool. Break unit with largest striking tool. Continue to knock out surrounding units. Continue to knock out surrounding units.

Techniques for Breaching Floors Cutting wood floors with a power saw. Cutting wood floors with a power saw. Cutting wood floor with an ax. Cutting wood floor with an ax. Consider the following Consider the following Take precautions to avoid cutting wires and pipes. Take precautions to avoid cutting wires and pipes. Maintain structural stability of building. Maintain structural stability of building. Beware of sparks from tools. Beware of sparks from tools. Always use proper PPE. Always use proper PPE.

Summary Forcible entry is a key tactic in structural firefighting and emergency operations. Forcible entry is a key tactic in structural firefighting and emergency operations. Firefighters must understand tools, equipment, and methods of forcible entry. Firefighters must understand tools, equipment, and methods of forcible entry. Ineffective forcible entry results in search and rescue delay and fire spread. Ineffective forcible entry results in search and rescue delay and fire spread. It is important to be familiar with types of locking mechanisms and building construction components. It is important to be familiar with types of locking mechanisms and building construction components.