Forcible Entry Flashcards
(32 cards)
Four locking devices
Key in the knob, dead bolt, carriage bolts, fox lock
Three commands for forcible entry
Hit, stop, wedge
Which FF controls the operation and gives commands
Holding the halligan
For greater striking surface area, you can do this
Cross the axe with the ADZ
Hold the axe/mail minimum of __ hands width below the head of the tool
One
Always start forcible entry with
ADZ
__ tap in low to no visibility, tap the halligan signaling you are going to strike the tool, so it isn’t moved followed by a strike
Double
Use hips and twisting motion to get body behind strikes for greater power,don’t jab from the ___
Elbow
Recessed outward opening doors won’t open using the ___
Fork end
When working ADZ do it __ above or below lock or between two locks if engaged
Six inches
Remember “crotch to ___”
Stop
When the arch/crotch of the fork is lined up with the back of the stop or slightly past it’s at ___ for max leverage
Optimum depth
Less leverage easier to set good for tight doors
Bevel to jamb
More leverage, harder to set, ideal most of the time
Bevel to door
Gap:
Gap the door
Set
Set the halligan
Force
Force the door
Don’t look back the striker unless
You called stop and are ensuring you were heard prior to pushing halligan towards door to force open
Top four options in order for inward swinging
ADZ, fork, shoulder of fork, baseball bat swing
Shoulder of fork should be used in these situations
No visibility, narrow/end of hallway, bottom of stairs
When pushing halligan away from door do it as close as possible to __ degrees
90
If the door is recessed even a few inches or if a wall is protruding on the lock side, this is the only option
ADZ
It is safer to __rather than ___ for stability especially on the roof while forcing a bulkhead door
Push, pull
Standard door widths are
1 1/2”
