Forcible Entry (7th Edition)
Chapter 1-Principles of Forcible Entry
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• Forcible Entry is deemed efficient when it is performed quickly and with minimal damage.
• The best entry points determined during a prefire inspection should take into consideration the ease of access, vulnerability of assemblies to forcible entry, minimum potential for damage, and tactical feasibility for rescue and fire attack.
• Rescue and fire attack cannot be accomplished until forcible entry has been completed.
• Forcible entry is used when normal means of entry are either locked or blocked.
• Skills of using forcible entry tools is gained by actual use (hands-on), not in the classroom.
• Well trained crews can gain entry with minimal damage during forced entry.
• When new or unique building construction features (doors, windows, locks) are found during prefire inspections, new forcible entry techniques should be developed and practiced.
• During a prefire plan, more than one point of entry should be identified in case one entry is blocked even beyond forcible entry means.
• Aspects of forcible entry training include:  Tool design, basic building construction, lock construction, and hands-on use of tools.
• Safety during forcible entry training should be the number one priority.