Methods Of Entry

Question 1

What actions should be taken when breaking glass?

Answer 1

• Use flat part of axe or other appropriate tool.
• Give a sharp but not hard blow to top corner area of the pane of glass.
• Drive glass into room and not onto those working below.
• Keep hand higher than the head of the axe to prevent pieces of glass slipping along the handle causing cuts.
• Take all glass out of frame.

Question 2

When cutting a chain with padlock, where should the chain link be cut?

Answer 2

A chain link near the padlock to allow the padlock and chain to be re-used.

Question 3

List some of the forcible entry tools used by FRV firefighters.

Answer 3

• Combination axe
• Bolt cutters
• Angle grinders
• Bars (Crow/Pinch)
• Rabbit tool
• Halligan tool
• Saws
• Special keys