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Forcible Entry/ Forcible Exit!

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All things under the heading Forcible entry/ exit. Tools, methods (which are most effective in your area?) , locks, bars, gates, enclosures (What's new on the buildings?), Bolt patterns on commercial occupancy rear doors, Tips and tricks!

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prop 3 Replies

Hey guys I'm in desperate need of forcible entry prop. Of course we can't afford to buy one so I wanted to see if anyone had any great ideas. Thanks and stay safe.Continue

Started by Ricky Flowers. Last reply by Gary Lane Apr 12, 2012.

Brotherhood Instructors: Forcible Entry Academy coming to NJ!

Don't miss out on this great Brotherhood Instructors training class in South Jersey on June 11th!! Still seats available. Contact me for more info!…Continue

Started by Mike Carestio Jun 1, 2011.

Does Your FD Carry the Irons As a Set? 9 Replies

I was always taught that the irons (aka married set) were supposed to be carried by one person and that everyone else still needed to carry their own tool.This is also my belief, and common practice.…Continue

Tags: tactics, firefighting, irons, entry, forcible

Started by Matt McDowell. Last reply by Matt McDowell Jan 26, 2011.

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Comment by Dan Rice on November 6, 2009 at 11:53pm: What kind of success does he have with his nozzle tool?

Comment by Larry Glover on November 6, 2009 at 11:35pm: I'm trying to get one of our guys to realize that the nozzle is not a forcible entry tool. He has used it 3 times in the last year as his entry tool.

Comment by Mark Quill on November 5, 2009 at 8:06pm: Great idea Chuck. I have always been a fan of ensuring an area of refuge be it an apartment or office/room across and down the hall prior to making attack. Also knowing building constructionn and your district can be huge. One of my captains when I was fresh out of the academy and on EMS runs etc... would ask me when the patient was loaded on the ambulance. What if questions. How would you attack the fire? Where would you vent? HOW WOULD YOU GET OUT??? Be safe everyone!

Comment by Dan Rice on November 4, 2009 at 10:53pm: This is a great group idea! I’m glad to see people taking the interest in not only smashing your way into a structure but also steps and tools of the trade on getting yourself out. I hope this group grows and becomes informative to everyone who sees it!
Stay safe
Dan

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