FORCIBLE ENTRY
FVCC Fire Rescue
OBJECTIVES
2-10.1 Identify types, materials and construction features of doors. (3-3.3)
2-10.2 Identify types, materials and construction features of windows. (3-3.3, 3-3.10)
2-10.3 Identify types, materials and construction features of floors. (3-3.10, 3-3.11)
OBJECTIVES
Identify materials and construction features of vertical barriers. (3-3.3)
Identify the procedures to use in forcing, opening the following components: (3-3.3, 3-3.7, 3-3.10, 3-3.11, 3-3.12, 3-5.3) Doors Windows Floors Vertical barriers
OBJECTIVES
Identify the construction materials of door and window locking devices. (3-3.3)
Identify the procedures of through-the-lock entry for doors and windows. (3-3.3)
Identify methods and procedures for cleaning, maintaining and inspecting hand tools used for forcible entry. (3-3.3)
OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate proper selection and safely carry at least one of the following: 2-10.9.1 Cutting tool 2-10.9.2 Prying tool 2-10.9.3 Pushing/pulling tool 2-10.9.4 Striking tool
OBJECTIVES
29-10.10 Demonstrate forcing entry through each of the following: (3-3.3(b), 3-3.12(b)) 29-10.10.1 Doors 29-10.10.2 Windows 29-10.10.3 Floors 29-10.10.4 Vertical barriers
29-10.11 Demonstrate the procedures of through-the-lock entry for doors.
OBJECTIVES
29-10.12 Demonstrate proper methods and procedures for cleaning, maintaining and inspecting a selected tool used for forcible entry. (3-3.3(b), 3-3.7(b), 3-3.10(b), 3-5.4(b))
• IFSTA, Essentials, 4th ed, Chapter 8• Delmar, Firefighter’s Handbook, copyright 2000, Chap 17
Extremely important thing to remember!
DOORSTypes
Wood swinging Metal swinging Revolving
Sliding
Overhead Folding/sectional Roll down Slab
Fire door
DOORSMaterials Wood Metal
Aluminum Steel
Glass Tempered Plexiglass Lexan
DOORSConstruction features
Wooden swinging door Panel Slab
Hollow core Solid core
Ledge/Batten
DOORS
Metal swinging door Hollow metal Metal covered Tubular
DOORS Fire doors
Self-closing Automatic-closing Assembly includes door, frame and hardware
Glass is cheaper to replace than the doors and Glass is cheaper to replace than the doors and their frames. Also these types of doors are where their frames. Also these types of doors are where you might find Lexan. Couple of hits and you will know!you might find Lexan. Couple of hits and you will know!
DOORS Jambs
Rabbeted Stopped
WINDOWS
Types Double-hung/checkrail Hinged/casement
WINDOWS
Projected/factory Awning and jalousie
WINDOWS
High security Lexan Barred Screened
WINDOWS
Horizontal sliding Fixed
Out In
WINDOWS
Materials Wood Metal Vinyl clad Screens Burglar bars Wire mesh
WINDOWS
Construction features Double-hung/checkrail
Two sashes Glass
Single, double or triple paned Thermopane Wire mesh Plexiglas, acrylic plastic or Lexam
WINDOWS
Hinged/casement Hinged on side Swing outward Crank operating
device
WINDOWS
Projected/factory Swing
Projected in Projected out Pivoted-projected
Metal with wire glass
WINDOWS
Awning 1 foot glass Metal/wood frame Crank out
Jalousie 4 inch glass No frame Glass is heavy plate
WINDOWS
High security Lexan
250 times stronger than safety glass Self-extinguishing
Barred (burglar bars) (some are hinged and swing out) Attached
• Directly to building• Window frame Screened
Permanently installed Hinged top or side Fitted into brackets
WINDOWS
Horizontal sliding Can have one or more moving sashes Sash moves by other sash horizontally
Fixed Non-operable, usually used for light Can be of any glazing material
FLOORS
Types/Materials Wood Concrete/reinforced concrete
FLOORS
Construction features Wood
Wood joists spaced 16 inches apart
Sub-floor 1 inch boards 4 foot by 8 foot plywood
Finished flooring Hardwood Carpet Linoleum Tile
FLOORS
Concrete Poured in place Pre-cast
VERTICAL BARRIERS
Materials Gypsum Plaster Brick/block Concrete Steel
VERTICAL BARRIERS
Construction features Gypsum
½” – 5/8” thick May be glued to studs
Plaster 1” thick On wood or wire lath
Brick/block Solid course Reinforced (rebar) Filled with concrete or mortar
Concrete Poured in place Pre-cast
VERTICAL BARRIERS
Steel Lightweight Heavyweight
All walls-interior/exterior Bearing Non-bearing
VERTICAL BARRIERS
Walls conceal Electrical wiring Plumbing Gas lines Other utilities Support (bracing) Hazards (asbestos)