FORCIBLE ENTRY
PREPARED BY:
NICHOLAS OTTO
ALT-FF/PM
COMPANY BGFD ENGINE 26
ObjectivesObjectives
 Understand the association between specific tools and special forcible
entry needs.
 Describe the basic construction of typical doors, windows, and walls.
 Achieve access into buildings without firefighter injury.
 Demonstrate professional forcible entry techniques, preventing
unnecessary structural damage.
 Control door openings.
 This allows us to gain access/egress points that can be opened or
closed to suit ventilation needs.
 Provide additional exit points for interior crews in case of emergency.
 Allows us to secure Air Flow Paths
IFSTA Forcible Entry 7th Edition
Truck Company Operations: 2nd Edition by John Mittendorf
NYFD Forcible Entry Reference Guide Techniques and Procedures
References:
Introduction (1 of 2)

Forcible entry:

Method to gain access when normal means of entry
cannot be used.

Requires Strength, Knowledge, Proper Techniques,
and Skill.

Use Amount of Force Appropriate to the Situation.

Alarm/Nothing Showing VS. Working Fire.
Introduction (2 of 2)

Arrange to secure the opening before leaving scene.

Keep up with how new styles of windows, doors,
locks, and security devices operate.
Preparation
Your Gear
Eye & Ear Protection
Helmet
Gloves
Turnout Gear (Buttoned-Up and Ready to Work)
Your Tools
In Service and Ready to Use
Selecting the Correct Tools for the Job at Hand
Applying the Proper Technique to the Structural Component
THE SIZE UP

Modes of Operation

Routine Motive

Non Emergency Situations

Tactical Motive

Emergency Incidents Where Time is Critical

Control Fire Before it Extends Further into
Structure

Effect a Rescue of Civilians

Developing Situation

Change in Fire Conditions

Firefighters Secondary Means of Egress
Method

Company Officer Selects
Point of Entry
Method To Use
“TRY BEFORE YOU PRY”

Door Construction/
Security Devices

Scene Survey
The Problem
Primarily Residential
Mercantile Buildings
Industrial Structures

Look for the EASY way in

Try Doors & Windows

Knox Box (Most of our problems will be solved by using the keys)

Neighbors

Alternate Entry
Second Floor
Air Condition Window Units ( Most people don’t install the security devices
that come with the units)
Forcible Entry Tools

Firefighters Must Know:

What Tools are Available

Uses and Limitations of Each Tool

How to Select the Right Tool

How to Carry Each Tool

How to Inspect and Maintain Each Tool
Forcible Entry Tools Cont.

Striking Tools:
Irons
Flat Head Axe
Halligan
Sledge Hammer
Maul
 Cutting Tools:
Cut Off Saw
Blade Bag w/ Tools to
remove Bolt
Bolt Cutters
Hydraulic Cutters
 Prying/ Spreading Tools:
Steel Pike Pole/ Griff Hook (for
prying)
Halligan
K-Tool
Pry Bar
Hydraulic Spreaders
Hydra Ram
Wedges
•
Vise Grips
What is Your Most
Important Tool??
Your BRAIN… Don't
Forget to Use it.
Halligan Tool
Widely Used
Incorporates:
ADZ
PICK/SPIKE
CLAW/FORK
HAMMERING
SURFACE
ROOF RING (Found on
Some Bars)
Flat Head Axe
Two Sided Tool
Striking Surface
Cutting Surface
Can be Used as a
Wedge to Gap or Hold
Position of Door When
Repositioning Halligan Shown with ADZ Bracket
Sledge Hammer
Has Two Striking
surfaces
The heavier the tool the
more the tool will to the
work for you.
Maul
Usually 8 lbs
Half Splitting wedge
Half Sledge
Hydra-Ram
The Hydra-Ram is a hydraulic forcible
entry tool capable of exerting 10,000 lbs of
force.
Spreads up to 4 or 6 inches (Depending on
what model)
Weight: 12 lbs
The tool operates on a 3-stage hydraulic
system. With 0-400 lbs of load it will
extend 3/4 per pump, with maximum″
extension of 4 in 8 pumps.″
400-1200 lbs. will extend 1/4 per pump.″
over 1200 lbs. will extend 1/8 per pump.″
Pike Pole/ Griff Hook

FEATURES:
Roof Hook
Chisel End
Can also be Used as a Prybar
K-Tool
Developed for pulling
a lock cylinder (Thru-
the-Lock entry) on a
door.
It is used with an Axe
and Halligan Tool.
Designed to shear off a lock
cylinder so it can be removed.
Vise Grips
Used to “unscrew” a
mortise lock cylinder from
the lock housing.
Also used to hold a
padlock while it is being
cut with a power saw.
Bolt Cutters
Used for cutting hasps, light-duty
padlocks and chains.
It is limited by the opening spread
of the blades. It is not
recommended for cutting case-
hardened shackles since that may
damage the cutting blades.
If possible when cutting, try to cut
the staple holding the padlock. If
you have to cut the padlock, cut
both sides of the shackle.
Cut Off Saw
 Gasoline-powered
 Light, powerful, and easy-to-use
 Blades can be changed quickly.
 Carbide-tipped blades
 Metal-cutting blades
 Masonry-cutting blades
Hydraulic Cutters &
Spreaders
How Does all this Tie
Together?
Accountability
–
Maintaining crew integrity
–
Having appropriate tools
Fire Behavior
–
Controlling the door
–
Ventilation openings
Mayday
–
Maintain egress for crews
working inside
Door Size-Up
What is the door made of?
–
Wood
–
Metal
–
Glass
–
Combination
How is the door locked?
–
Multiple locks
–
Drop bars
Security bars
•
How does the door open?
–
Inward
–
Outward
–
Rollup
Sliding
Doors

Basic Door Construction

Door

Jamb

Hardware

Locking device
Construction Material

Wood

Metal

Fiberglass/Composite

Glass
Doors Operation

Inward-opening

Outward-opening

Sliding doors

Revolving doors

Overhead doors
Inward-Opening DoorsInward-Opening Doors (1 of(1 of
2)2)
Design
Made of wood, steel, or glass
Have an exterior frame with a stop or rabbet
Locking mechanisms range from standard door knob
locks to deadbolt locks or sliding latches.
Most residential open inward
Inward-Opening DoorsInward-Opening Doors (2 of(2 of
2)2)
Forcing Entry
Determine what type of frame the door has.
Use a prying tool near the locking mechanism to pry the
stop away from the frame.
Use a striking tool to force the prying tool further into
the jamb.
Outward-Opening DoorsOutward-Opening Doors
(1 of 2)(1 of 2)
Design
Used in commercial
occupancies and for most exists
Designed for a quick exit
Made of wood, metal, or glass
Usually have exposed hinges
Outward-Opening DoorsOutward-Opening Doors
(2 of 2)(2 of 2)
Forcing entry
Check to see if hinges can be disassembled or hinge
pins removed.
Place adz end of prying tool into the door frame.
Use striking tool.
Leverage the tool to force the door outward away from
the jamb.
Sliding DoorsSliding Doors (1 of 2)(1 of 2)
Design
Made of tempered glass in a wood
or metal frame
Have two sections and a double
track
A weak latch on the frame of the
door secures the movable side.
Sliding DoorsSliding Doors (2 of 2)(2 of 2)
Forcing Entry
Check whether a security rod is in the door track.
If present, try another door.
If not present, use a pry bar to lever door away from
locking mechanism.
If necessary, break the glass.
-Some patio doors swing on hinges-
Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors (1 of 2)(1 of 2)
Design
Can roll up or tilt
Made of wood or metal
May be hollow-core or
solid-core
Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors (2 of 2)(2 of 2)
Forcing entry
Break out a panel or window and manually operate lock
from within.
Always securely prop door open to prevent door
closing.
Security roll-up door
Cut triangle-shape entry.
Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors
Commercial InstallationsCommercial Installations
RetailRetail
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Mini WharehousesMini Wharehouses
Types Of DoorsTypes Of Doors
Methods of LockingMethods of Locking
Methods of ForcingMethods of Forcing
Drop BarsDrop Bars
Secondary ExitsSecondary Exits
Size Up ImportantSize Up Important
Methods Of ForcingMethods Of Forcing
Cut DoorCut Door
Saw BoltsSaw Bolts
Air ChiselAir Chisel
Sheer With AxeSheer With Axe
Burglar Bars
Residential / Commercial InstallationsResidential / Commercial Installations
Hazards To FirefightersHazards To Firefighters
Methods Of AttachmentMethods Of Attachment
Methods of RemovalMethods of Removal
SawSaw
Though The LockThough The Lock
Sledge HammerSledge Hammer
ChainChain
High Security LocksHigh Security Locks
Fox Police LockFox Police LockMulti LockMulti Lock
Specialized Forcible Entry TechniquesSpecialized Forcible Entry Techniques
Electric / Magnetic LocksElectric / Magnetic Locks
Push Button Combination LocksPush Button Combination Locks
Double Glass Entry DoorsDouble Glass Entry Doors
Cylinder GuardsCylinder Guards
HingesHinges
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  • 1.
    FORCIBLE ENTRY PREPARED BY: NICHOLASOTTO ALT-FF/PM COMPANY BGFD ENGINE 26
  • 2.
    ObjectivesObjectives  Understand theassociation between specific tools and special forcible entry needs.  Describe the basic construction of typical doors, windows, and walls.  Achieve access into buildings without firefighter injury.  Demonstrate professional forcible entry techniques, preventing unnecessary structural damage.  Control door openings.  This allows us to gain access/egress points that can be opened or closed to suit ventilation needs.  Provide additional exit points for interior crews in case of emergency.  Allows us to secure Air Flow Paths
  • 3.
    IFSTA Forcible Entry7th Edition Truck Company Operations: 2nd Edition by John Mittendorf NYFD Forcible Entry Reference Guide Techniques and Procedures References:
  • 4.
    Introduction (1 of2)  Forcible entry:  Method to gain access when normal means of entry cannot be used.  Requires Strength, Knowledge, Proper Techniques, and Skill.  Use Amount of Force Appropriate to the Situation.  Alarm/Nothing Showing VS. Working Fire.
  • 5.
    Introduction (2 of2)  Arrange to secure the opening before leaving scene.  Keep up with how new styles of windows, doors, locks, and security devices operate.
  • 6.
    Preparation Your Gear Eye &Ear Protection Helmet Gloves Turnout Gear (Buttoned-Up and Ready to Work) Your Tools In Service and Ready to Use Selecting the Correct Tools for the Job at Hand Applying the Proper Technique to the Structural Component
  • 7.
    THE SIZE UP  Modesof Operation  Routine Motive  Non Emergency Situations  Tactical Motive  Emergency Incidents Where Time is Critical  Control Fire Before it Extends Further into Structure  Effect a Rescue of Civilians  Developing Situation  Change in Fire Conditions  Firefighters Secondary Means of Egress
  • 8.
    Method  Company Officer Selects Pointof Entry Method To Use “TRY BEFORE YOU PRY”  Door Construction/ Security Devices  Scene Survey
  • 9.
    The Problem Primarily Residential MercantileBuildings Industrial Structures  Look for the EASY way in  Try Doors & Windows  Knox Box (Most of our problems will be solved by using the keys)  Neighbors  Alternate Entry Second Floor Air Condition Window Units ( Most people don’t install the security devices that come with the units)
  • 10.
    Forcible Entry Tools  FirefightersMust Know:  What Tools are Available  Uses and Limitations of Each Tool  How to Select the Right Tool  How to Carry Each Tool  How to Inspect and Maintain Each Tool
  • 11.
    Forcible Entry ToolsCont.  Striking Tools: Irons Flat Head Axe Halligan Sledge Hammer Maul  Cutting Tools: Cut Off Saw Blade Bag w/ Tools to remove Bolt Bolt Cutters Hydraulic Cutters  Prying/ Spreading Tools: Steel Pike Pole/ Griff Hook (for prying) Halligan K-Tool Pry Bar Hydraulic Spreaders Hydra Ram Wedges • Vise Grips
  • 12.
    What is YourMost Important Tool?? Your BRAIN… Don't Forget to Use it.
  • 13.
  • 14.
    Flat Head Axe TwoSided Tool Striking Surface Cutting Surface Can be Used as a Wedge to Gap or Hold Position of Door When Repositioning Halligan Shown with ADZ Bracket
  • 15.
    Sledge Hammer Has TwoStriking surfaces The heavier the tool the more the tool will to the work for you.
  • 16.
    Maul Usually 8 lbs HalfSplitting wedge Half Sledge
  • 17.
    Hydra-Ram The Hydra-Ram isa hydraulic forcible entry tool capable of exerting 10,000 lbs of force. Spreads up to 4 or 6 inches (Depending on what model) Weight: 12 lbs The tool operates on a 3-stage hydraulic system. With 0-400 lbs of load it will extend 3/4 per pump, with maximum″ extension of 4 in 8 pumps.″ 400-1200 lbs. will extend 1/4 per pump.″ over 1200 lbs. will extend 1/8 per pump.″
  • 18.
    Pike Pole/ GriffHook  FEATURES: Roof Hook Chisel End Can also be Used as a Prybar
  • 19.
    K-Tool Developed for pulling alock cylinder (Thru- the-Lock entry) on a door. It is used with an Axe and Halligan Tool. Designed to shear off a lock cylinder so it can be removed.
  • 20.
    Vise Grips Used to“unscrew” a mortise lock cylinder from the lock housing. Also used to hold a padlock while it is being cut with a power saw.
  • 21.
    Bolt Cutters Used forcutting hasps, light-duty padlocks and chains. It is limited by the opening spread of the blades. It is not recommended for cutting case- hardened shackles since that may damage the cutting blades. If possible when cutting, try to cut the staple holding the padlock. If you have to cut the padlock, cut both sides of the shackle.
  • 22.
    Cut Off Saw Gasoline-powered  Light, powerful, and easy-to-use  Blades can be changed quickly.  Carbide-tipped blades  Metal-cutting blades  Masonry-cutting blades
  • 23.
  • 24.
    How Does allthis Tie Together? Accountability – Maintaining crew integrity – Having appropriate tools Fire Behavior – Controlling the door – Ventilation openings Mayday – Maintain egress for crews working inside
  • 25.
    Door Size-Up What isthe door made of? – Wood – Metal – Glass – Combination How is the door locked? – Multiple locks – Drop bars Security bars • How does the door open? – Inward – Outward – Rollup Sliding
  • 26.
  • 27.
  • 28.
  • 29.
    Inward-Opening DoorsInward-Opening Doors(1 of(1 of 2)2) Design Made of wood, steel, or glass Have an exterior frame with a stop or rabbet Locking mechanisms range from standard door knob locks to deadbolt locks or sliding latches. Most residential open inward
  • 30.
    Inward-Opening DoorsInward-Opening Doors(2 of(2 of 2)2) Forcing Entry Determine what type of frame the door has. Use a prying tool near the locking mechanism to pry the stop away from the frame. Use a striking tool to force the prying tool further into the jamb.
  • 31.
    Outward-Opening DoorsOutward-Opening Doors (1of 2)(1 of 2) Design Used in commercial occupancies and for most exists Designed for a quick exit Made of wood, metal, or glass Usually have exposed hinges
  • 32.
    Outward-Opening DoorsOutward-Opening Doors (2of 2)(2 of 2) Forcing entry Check to see if hinges can be disassembled or hinge pins removed. Place adz end of prying tool into the door frame. Use striking tool. Leverage the tool to force the door outward away from the jamb.
  • 33.
    Sliding DoorsSliding Doors(1 of 2)(1 of 2) Design Made of tempered glass in a wood or metal frame Have two sections and a double track A weak latch on the frame of the door secures the movable side.
  • 34.
    Sliding DoorsSliding Doors(2 of 2)(2 of 2) Forcing Entry Check whether a security rod is in the door track. If present, try another door. If not present, use a pry bar to lever door away from locking mechanism. If necessary, break the glass. -Some patio doors swing on hinges-
  • 35.
    Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors(1 of 2)(1 of 2) Design Can roll up or tilt Made of wood or metal May be hollow-core or solid-core
  • 36.
    Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors(2 of 2)(2 of 2) Forcing entry Break out a panel or window and manually operate lock from within. Always securely prop door open to prevent door closing. Security roll-up door Cut triangle-shape entry.
  • 37.
    Overhead DoorsOverhead Doors CommercialInstallationsCommercial Installations RetailRetail Police DepartmentPolice Department Mini WharehousesMini Wharehouses Types Of DoorsTypes Of Doors Methods of LockingMethods of Locking Methods of ForcingMethods of Forcing
  • 38.
    Drop BarsDrop Bars SecondaryExitsSecondary Exits Size Up ImportantSize Up Important Methods Of ForcingMethods Of Forcing Cut DoorCut Door Saw BoltsSaw Bolts Air ChiselAir Chisel Sheer With AxeSheer With Axe
  • 39.
    Burglar Bars Residential /Commercial InstallationsResidential / Commercial Installations Hazards To FirefightersHazards To Firefighters Methods Of AttachmentMethods Of Attachment Methods of RemovalMethods of Removal SawSaw Though The LockThough The Lock Sledge HammerSledge Hammer ChainChain
  • 40.
    High Security LocksHighSecurity Locks Fox Police LockFox Police LockMulti LockMulti Lock
  • 41.
    Specialized Forcible EntryTechniquesSpecialized Forcible Entry Techniques Electric / Magnetic LocksElectric / Magnetic Locks Push Button Combination LocksPush Button Combination Locks Double Glass Entry DoorsDouble Glass Entry Doors Cylinder GuardsCylinder Guards HingesHinges