4.2K views · 36 reactions | There are a lot of forcible-entry tactics out there, but it’s typically the original, reliable and proven methods that get the job done. Check out this step-by-step approach to the Gap, Set, Force method. | FireRescue1 | Facebook

17K views · 118 reactions | Repost BANG Forcible Entry - Sacramento Fire crews responded to a transformer that was on fire. The situation quickly escalated as live power lines fell to the ground making the scene challenging to combat. SMUD was called for assistance to cut the power so crews could knockdown the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown. RP:@sacramentofire www.BANGforcible.com | Train Your Probie | Facebook

This clip is from a recent emergency with Engine 10 arriving on scene to a fire behind a locked door. Firefighters carry forcible entry tools and are ready to gain access under any means. The firefighting "baseball swing" is a forcible entry technique using a halligan bar, where a firefighter swings the tool like a baseball bat to drive the pike end into a door frame. This allows the firefighter to then use the leverage of the bar to pry the door open, making it an effective one-person technique

Department-wide, Forcible Entry Training. This week, crews sharpened their skills with hands-on forcible door entry training - an essential technique for gaining access during emergencies. Training like this ensures were always ready to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts. #CyFairFd #ForcibleEntry #FireTraining | Cy-Fair Fire Department

Quick tips on forcible entry for WINDOW BARS. 🪓⬇️ Window bars can be a formidable challenge, but they are often easier to force than they look. 👉🏼 Often, I found that hand tools and leverage were better than a saw. If you understand the weak points of window bars and how they are commonly mounted, they are often easily defeated with a Halligan or hook. The exception is if the bars are bolted through to a stud, as shown in the picture. If they are lag bolted through, you may have to cut them.

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