Forcible Entry Flashcards
The most common security bars mounted on
residential buildings
hollow tube bars
What are the methods of forcible entry?
Conventional, Thru-the-Lock, Cutting, and Hydraulic
Conventional forcible entry is what?
Includes the irons and/or a hook for cutting and
prying
Thru-the-Lock uses and means what?
Includes the K tool, shove knifes and other tools to manually open the locking mechanism
Cutting forcible entry means what?
Includes the circular saw to cut through the material and / or locking mechanism.
Hydraulically forcibly enter means what?
Includes the use of the Hydra-Ram, which uses
hydraulic pressure to overcome the locking
mechanism.
How wide is the adz on a maxximus rex?
2 3/4 inch wide Adz
What is the maximus rex made out of?
4140 chrome vanadium steel
What is the maximus rex grip for?
Protective insulation to 24,000 volts
Forcible Entry Definition
Forcible Entry is a combination of
knowledge and skills used to gain entry to a
structure when windows and doors are locked,
blocked, or in some cases do not exist.
What percent of victims are found in their bedroom?
44%
What percentage of victims are found in the living room?
16%
What percentage of people are asleep during a fire?
52%
What percentage of people are found in the primary search?
60%
What percentage of people are found in low to no visibility?
76%
What is most likely to be the Achilles heel of a barred window?
What the window is installed into.
What is the rule of 3’s?
Gap - Set - Force
Door - Frame - Lock
Life - Fire - Layout
Why shouldn’t you cut in the gaps of a sectional door?
Because that’s where the hinges are and it would make it harder to cut than if it were in the middle of a section.
What will window bars look like after they have been beaten?
They will open like a door because you broke one side and pried it away.
What handles are on the flat head axe?
Fiberglass and hickory. One is 32” and the other is 36”.
Damage that is deemed as acceptable is measured in direct relation to…
the level of emergency.
