Searching for victims, getting a line on a ï¬re – all require that we ï¬rst get inside! Join the Traditions Training staff for 16-hours of essential information for getting YOU though the door. Fireï¬ghters must practice forcible entry to polish their techniques. Each attendee will force doors and other forcible entry challenges MULTIPLE times to gain this needed experience using their existing and newly acquired skills. This program is entirely hands-on and dynamic, focusing on giving you multiple options – using different tools, techniques, with or without a partner. Never ï¬nd yourself out of ideas at the door again!
This program consists of two 8-hour segments:
Halligan Pro
Inward and outward opening doors are the most common forcible entry challenge that we encounter. This does not mean that they are easy. This section will cover a variety of skill and knowledge points that will give ï¬reï¬ghters conï¬dence and practice in overcoming various challenges in forcing these doors. Students will repeatedly force numerous challenges in order to experience the subtle differences that occur with each door and to gain muscle memory and experience. Sections that will be covered include:
- “Combat Ready” Tool Setup & Selection: Differences between different types and setups of irons. Striking tool selection. Modiï¬cation and setup of Halligan bars. FE size-up and tool selection.
- Two-Fireï¬ghter Techniques, Inward/Outward Doors: Progressive force. Coordinated techniques. Halligan FF skills. Striking FF skills. Recovery techniques. Door control.
- One-Fireï¬ghter Techniques, Inward/Outward Doors: Adapting to no striking ï¬reï¬ghter. Adapting to no striking tool. One ï¬reï¬ghter leverage options.
- No Space, No Visibility Techniques: Adapting these techniques to ï¬reground conditions, while in full PPE & SCBA with near zero visibility and tight quarters. Communication. Modiï¬ed striking techniques. Alternate Halligan approaches.
Advanced Forcible Entry
This portion of the program will not only give students a variety of hands-on skills to defeat various forcible entry challenges, but it will also give them background knowledge on the construction, components, and installation of these items. This will allow students to exploit the weaknesses and come up with “on the fly” solutions to the endless variety of commercial and homemade forcible entry devices. Students will learn hands-on techniques by defeat real locks and security components. Sections covered will include:
- Thru-the-Lock Entry: Is sometimes not only the least damaging, but sometimes the fastest or only method. Identiï¬cation of locks and components, lock pullers and picks, and techniques for numerous locks.
- Saw Conï¬dence: Setup, selection, and handling of circular saws. Ambidextrous saw use, awkward positioning, precision cuts. High-Security Padlocks: Component identiï¬cation, various methods of cutting and forcing.
- Roll-Down Security Gates: Construction and styles, multiple cut techniques and options.
- High-Security Components: HUD style windows, scissor gates, drop bars, bolt heads, skinned door recovery, and hinges.
When:
Saturday October 27, 2012 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Sunday October 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT
Where:
West Point Fire and Rescue
421 7th Street
West Point, VA 23181
Registration information can be found at www.traditionstraining.com/registration.
