State of Georgia
BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
FORCIBLE ENTRY
FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS
Cutting
Circular Saw
Pick-head and Flat-head axe
Chain Saw
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FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS
Prying
Halligan tool
Pry Bar
Crow Bar
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FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS
Pushing/Pulling
K-Tool
Pike pole
Hydraulic
Spreader
D-Handle Pike Pole
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Hydraulic
Door Opener 4
FORCIBLE ENTRY TOOLS
Striking
Flat-head axe
Sledge hammer
Battering ram
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Wooden Handles
Clean
Sand as needed
Check for damage
• head securely attached
Coat with boiled linseed oil
• do NOT paint entire handle
• color coding stripe is OK
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Fiberglass Handles
Clean
Sand as needed
A coat of clear finish can be
applied
• do NOT paint entire handle
• color coding stripe is OK
Check for damage
• Head securely attached
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Cutting Edges
Clean
Check for damage
File as needed
• no grinding
• take off keen edge
• replace cutting edge (if
needed)
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Unprotected Metal Surfaces
Clean
Check for damage
• File off sharp edges/burrs
• Remove rust
Apply thin coat of oil
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TOOL MAINTENANCE
Painted or Plated Tools
Clean
Check for damage
• File off sharp edges/burrs
• Repaint as needed
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LOCK PARTS
Latch
Key Plug
Cylinder
Dead Latch
Deadbolt
Cylinder Shell
Stem
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DOOR LOCKS
Types
Key-in-knob
Deadbolt lock
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DOOR LOCKS
Mortise Lock
Rim Lock
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DOOR LOCKS
Panic Hardware
Sliding or
Surface Bolt
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DOOR LOCKS
Through-the-lock Entry
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WOOD DOORS
Slab
Panel
Ledge
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METAL DOORS
Hollow Metal
Metal Covered
Tubular Metal
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DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORCING
ENTRY
Through Doors
Backdraft
Heat or flame just inside door opening
Injury from tool
Injury from broken glass
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GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR
FORCING DOORS
TRY BEFORE YOU PRY !!!
 Size-up door and lock
 Full protective equipment
 Charged hose line
 Stay low
 Open from knob side
 Maintain control of door
 Block door open to prevent accidental closing
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CLASSES OF DOORS BY OPERATION
Sliding
Overhead
Swinging
Folding
Revolving
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WINDOW COMPONENTS
Sash
Frame
Glazing
Locking mechanism
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DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORCING
ENTRY
Through Windows
Backdraft
Heat or flame just inside window
Injury from broken glass
Injury from tool
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GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR
FORCING WINDOWS
Try before you pry
Size-up window
Full protective equipment
Hoseline
Prop open
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GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR
FORCING WINDOWS
Breaking Glass
Full Protective Equipment
Use tool
Wind
Clean out opening
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TYPES OF WINDOWS & LOCKS
Checkrail Window
Lock
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TYPES OF WINDOWS & LOCKS
Casement window
Operating Device
Lock
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TYPES OF WINDOWS & LOCKS
Projected window
[ factory window ]
Lock
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TYPES OF WINDOWS
Awning windows
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WOOD FRAME WALL
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METAL WALL
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MASONRY WALL
Brick or Stone
Veneer
Concrete Block
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MASONRY WALL
Poured Concrete
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DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORCING
ENTRY
Through Walls
Building collapse
Fire spread through opening in wall
Backdraft
Heat or flame just other side of wall
Utilities in wall
Injury from tool
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