Forcible entry

Question 1

Forcible entry:

The ____ required to enter a premise is directly ____ to the threat to ____ and _____

Answer 1

The FORCE required to enter a premise is directly PROPORTIONAL to the threat to LIFE and PROPERTY

Question 2

Why do we need to gain entry?

Answer 2

Saving life
Obtain access to seat of fire
Ventilate the building to aid firefighting

Question 3

Which section of the act allows us to gain entry?

Answer 3

CFA Act 1958 section 30 and subsection c

Question 4

When gaining entry effort must be made to gain entry via ______ _______

Answer 4

When gaining entry effort must be made to gain entry via NORMAL MEANS

Question 5

When making forced entry to an area or structure consider:

Answer 5

Rescue procedures
Location of fire
Suitable entry point
Keeping damage to a minimum

Question 6

Structural considerations when gaining entry

Answer 6

Building construction
Materials
Building use
Type - residential, commercial, industrial

Question 7

Four types of entry tools

Answer 7

Striking tools
Prying/spreading tools
Cutting tools
Lock/specialty tools