18 - Forcible Entry

Question 1

What are the four factors that will affect the Forcible Entry Size-up?

Answer 1

Building construction
Access to the doors, windows, or walls
Available tools
Time

Question 2

When dealing with Padlock, what are the least costly methods to gain access?

Answer 2

Cutting a the chain link or hasp

Question 3

Who has access to the content of the Fire Department Key Box?

Answer 3

Fire department personnel

Question 4

List the four categories of Forcible entry tools.

Answer 4

Prying and Spreading
Cutting
Striking and Battering
Pushing and Pulling

Question 5

List the Six methods that these tools can be powered

Answer 5

Hand or Manual– requiring human force
Electric - electric power, generally from portable generators
Battery - Hurst/Holmatro Tools
Pneumatic – power is generated by a compressed air source
Hydraulic – pump powered by electric generator
Gasoline – Gas powered tool such as chainsaw….

Question 6

When should Forcible entry tools be maintained?

Answer 6

After every uses and periodically

Question 7

What are the four types of Doors

Answer 7

Swinging (inward/outward) Overhead Sliding Revolving

Question 8

True or False: The EFRS is not responsible for the excessive damage due to
forcible entry methods used by its firefighter.

Answer 8

False