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Firefighter Forcible Entry: Pulling Hinges from a Metal Door and Jamb

2013-02-12T01:37:48.601Z

This video is intended to answer the questions of when and how would you pull hinges from a metal door and jamb. It’s important to mention that when forcing entry we should start our approach from the lock side FIRST. Attacking the hinges should be a LAST resort due additional obstacles and security measures that can be hidden from view on the inside of the door - Including padlocks, slide bolts, security hinges and door closers - All of which can be located on the hinge side of the door.

Beyond this, FFs should also consider bringing both a set of Irons as well as a circular saw (with steel cutting blade) up to the scene. Having both available will increase your tactical options and allow an efficient transition from Plan A to Plan B, etc.

This video is NOT a recommendation for attacking hinges - It was produced to simply give the viewer a perspective of the time and effort needed to accomplish this task. The best advice I can give is to become proficient in the use of the Irons - When properly implemented by knowledgeable and experienced operators they will be effective in defeating many if not most of the doors you will encounter.

The SAW is a viable option & should be a piece of equipment in your F/E arsenal, but remember these points:
1. The Irons are easier to carry - When split up, 2 FFs can have them in their possession at all times.
2. A set of Irons should be on every rig where saws may not.
3. The Irons will always start, will not run out of gas, or get flooded, or not operate in smoke - Saws can & do malfunction versus the effectiveness of the Irons is based more on the user than the tools themselves.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

Firefighter Forcible Entry - "Quick Tips"

2013-01-20T20:10:19.874Z

This is a short video on a few tips that can enhance your forcible entry training as well a couple demonstrations on "Spiking" in and outward opening doors.

Train, Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Make the Save - SURVIVE!

Dale G.…

Transfer the Blame

2010-12-13T16:48:12.807Z

Transferring the blame has become "America's favorite pastime" and i think we need to address it!
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Are you in the present?

2010-08-30T17:25:36.121Z

this video talks about being in the present...could multi-tasking be considered a bad word?

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IMG_0069

2010-08-04T14:18:07.277Z

Training day and having fun. In this video firefighter Lydia Rivera (she looks like she is fighting, but no) after being instructed on the skill, demonstrates how to stop a leaking sprinkler head. The water pressure is about 50 psi (100 less than a real system) but serves the purpose for practicing the objective. This is a way of refreshing the "forgotten skill" or the simple ones. All you need are: 2 - 1"x1" wedge, 2 - rubber or leather mallets, a leaking sprinkler head; for this you only need someone with a little plumbing skill, 4" of 1/2" copper pipe, a 1/2" ball valve, an universal fitting (to attach a garden hose), a 1/2" female connector and a sprinkler head. Solder all the pieces and attach it to a solid structure. You are ready for training.
Prior to the field training a class on types of sprinkler heads was given, for refresher.
Enjoy.