Forcible Entry Flashcards
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