In this video breakdown we’ll go through tips and techniques for forcible entry on an outward opening door, utilizing actual footage from inside a working house fire. Key points include:
- Door size-up - outward/inward, number and location of locks, and the types of locks we might encounter
- Forcible entry tool compliment
- Tool placement on the door - Halligan on Halligan example
- Setting the Halligan - setting the forks vs setting the adze
- Forcing the door - 2 options for working the bar
- Extending your leverage
- Maintaining door control - avoid having to force it twice
**Plus I’ll answer...**
- What tool do I usually carry when I’m in a division supervisor role?
- Should you bring the axe inside with you?
- Setting the. Forks vs. setting the adze - why did I choose adze in this scenario?
- How close should you place your tool to the lock?
- When and why do you need finesse to force a door?
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The Fire Scenario
01:07 Door Size-Up
02:37 Forcible Entry Tool Compliment
03:32 Should you bring the axe inside?
05:03 The Halligan as a Striking Tool
05:38 Tool Placement on the Door
07:14 Setting the Fork or the Adze?
09:04 Setting the Halligan
10:18 Forcing the Door
12:35 Extending Your Leverage
12:55 Controlling the Door
13:55 Where to get more info
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