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045- How to Force Entry Through the Lock in 3 Steps

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Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:

  1. How to do a force/entry size up
  2. How to determine the correct strategy for forcing a door.
  3. The how-to’s on forcing entry by going thru-the-lock.

    4. In this firefighter training episode, Sean Wilson of Search & Destroy Fire Training gives us a quick guide on the whys and hows of forcible entry. We discuss:

    • The 2 major elements that affect your approach on making a forced entry.
    • Why fire service personnel should care about minimizing property damage.
    • Always bring your irons as Plan B.
    • The different kinds of locks, where you can find them, and what you can use to open them.
    • Why you should always have your tools with you on every call.
    • Benefits of having a forcible entry bag.
    • The 3-step process of force entry through the lock
    • Getting your hands dirty: How and where to get some practice.
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