Forcible Entry Quiz

Which factor is important to consider when performing forcible entry?

• Time of day

• Age of the structure

• Type of door, window, or lock

• Amount of time allowed for the response

Which two tools are often used in combination with each other and are referred to as the "irons"?

• Pike pole and Halligan tool

• Pike pole and pick-head axe

• Flat-head axe and Halligan tool

• Sledge hammer and battering ram

To prevent injury while using forcible entry tools, it is best practice to:

• Wear full PPE including SCBA at all times

• Only use tools for their intended purpose

• Use a "cheat bar" to gain mechanical advantage

• Station a second firefighter nearby the one making entry

What should be done to minimize damage caused during forcible entry?

• First try to open the door normally

• Force entry to doors rather than windows

• Cut out the lock rather than removing the hinges

• Ensure all entry points are the same side of the structure

The most common type of locking or latching mechanism found in residential homes are:

• Rim locks

• Mortise locks

• Cylindrical lock

• High security locks

The hinges on a(an) _____ door are mounted on the outside of the door

• Rollup

• Sliding

• Inward-swinging

• Outward-swinging

Which forcible entry tool has a V-blade and is used to pull lock cylinders?

• A-tool

• K-tool

• Rambar

• Shove knife

Breaking window glass to make entry to a structure can be hazardous because it may create flying glass shards and:

• Weaken the buildings structural integrity

• Change the flow path within the structure

• Set off building alarms, causing confusion

• Increase the likelihood of structural collapse

Before performing forcible entry at a commercial or industrial occupancy, a firefighter should "try before you pry" and:

• Radio the computer-aided dispatch center

• Look for a lock box near the main entrance

• Get permission from the building owner and superintendent

• Request mutual aid to help force the stronger building materials

Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan windows:

• Can be forced using common power tools

• Cannot be forced, even with specialized tools

• Require specialized training and tools to force

• Provide a more secure point of entry for a building