045- How to Force Entry Through the Lock in 3 Steps

Listen in to this firefighter training podcast and learn:

1. How to do a force/entry size up


2. How to determine the correct strategy for forcing a door.


3. The how-to’s on forcing entry by going thru-the-lock.

In this firefighter training episode, Sean Wilson of Search & Destroy Fire Training gives us a quick guide on the whys and hows of forcible entry. We discuss:

• The 2 major elements that affect your approach on making a forced entry.


• Why fire service personnel should care about minimizing property damage.


• Always bring your irons as Plan B.


• The different kinds of locks, where you can find them, and what you can use to open them.


• Why you should always have your tools with you on every call.


• Benefits of having a forcible entry bag.


• The 3-step process of force entry through the lock


• Getting your hands dirty: How and where to get some practice.