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FORCIBLE ENTRY PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICES
This program is designed to provide the attendees with an understanding of
conventional forcible entry practices and procedures used on the fire ground.
This program covers the different types of locks and security devices that firefighters
will confront in the field. Topics covered in this training include:
• Types of locks
• Hazards associated with forcible entry
• Forcing Doors
• Forcing roll down gates
• Forcing window bars and gates
• Safe use of forcible entry tools
• Overall operational safety
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BUILDING COLLAPSE OPERATIONS
This program provides the attendees with a comprehensive examination of the
operations and procedures used during a building collapse. This program
also identifies safety concerns and assists in the development of a strategy
during a building collapse operation. This program covers the following topics:
• How to set up a collapse zone
• The different types of building collapses
• Different collapse indicators
• How to recognize different collapse indicators
• The five step collapse plan
• How to conduct a safe operation during a collapse operation
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GARDEN APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOUSE COMPLEXES
This program provides the attendees with a comprehensive examination of the
operations and procedures used when fighting fires in condominiums, garden
apartments, and townhouse complexes. This program also identifies safety
concerns and assists in the development of a strategy when dealing with incidents
involving condominiums, garden apartments, and townhouse complexes.
This program covers the following topics:
• Building characteristics used with these complexes
• Building materials used with these complexes
• Overview of the “California Test”
• Fire department concerns
• Size-up factors
• Tactical considerations
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