Title: Review of
1Review of Forcible Entry/Exit
2IRONS is the name given to a Flat-Head ax paired
with a Haligan tool
We currently do not have a set of IRONS but
have tools with similar characteristic that can
be used.
Although we are going to show the irons remember
other tools that we do have will perform the same
functions. A little creativity..
3Door Opening
4Rabbeted Jam Door Opening
(Towards You)
Insert adze blade into jam just above or below
lock
If necessary, strike Haligan with Flat-Head ax
Force Haligan back against jam, pulling away from
door
Dont forget to smile!
5(From IFSTA Essentials)
6Stopped Jam Door Opening
(Away From You)
Insert claw into jam just above or below lock
Pry until bolt clears the keeper, then push door
7(From IFSTA Essentials)
8Non-Traditional Doors
9With sliding glass doors you can remove the trim
allowing you to pull the door back and remove it.
You may still need to pry the latch. With
roll up doors you can insert the pike to break
pad locks or you can cut an upside down v using
an axe and another tool to strike it.
10Other Uses
11A pike whether on the an axe or on a halligan or
other tool can be used for several other
applications. Through the lock type forcible
entry uses the pike to knock the locking
mechanism out allowing you to manually operate
the bolt. This type of entry can also work on
the trunk area of a car. You can also drive the
pike or adz into the roof to give you a footing
point. This is also true of a firemans axe.
12Remember forcible entry and exit is for all types
of emergencies. Not just fires.