Transcript forcible entry - PM Fire - Prichard / Murray Volunteer

Review of
Forcible
Entry/Exit
IRONS is the name given
to a Flat-Head ax paired
with a Haligan tool
We currently do not
have a set of “IRONS”
but have tools with
similar characteristic
that can be used.
Although we are going to show the irons remember other tools that
we do have will perform the same functions. A little creativity…..
Door
Opening
Rabbeted Jam Door Opening
(Towards You)
Insert adze blade into jam just
above or below lock
If necessary, strike Haligan
with Flat-Head ax
Force Haligan back against jam,
pulling away from door
Don’t forget to smile!
(From IFSTA Essentials)
Stopped Jam Door Opening
(Away From You)
Insert claw into jam just above
or below lock
Pry until bolt clears the keeper,
then push door
(From IFSTA Essentials)
NonTraditional
Doors
With sliding glass doors you
can remove the trim allowing
you to pull the door back and
remove it. You may still need
to pry the latch.
With roll up doors you can
insert the pike to break pad
locks or you can cut an upside
down v using an axe and
another tool to strike it.
Other Uses
A pike whether on the an axe
or on a halligan or other tool
can be used for several other
applications. Through the lock
type forcible entry uses the
pike to knock the locking
mechanism out allowing you to
manually operate the bolt.
This type of entry can also
work on the trunk area of a
car.
You can also drive the pike or
adz into the roof to give you a
footing point. This is also true
of a fireman’s axe.
Remember forcible entry and
exit is for all types of
emergencies…. Not just fires.