Pick a Dorr, Either Door

摘要

Most firefighters understand and enjoy the "art" of forcible entry techniques to get through doors. Using a flathead ax to drive the adz of the haliigan bar ("the irons") into a door jamb is a feeling of raw power and total control over the situation. Perhaps it's the use of a K-Tool or Rabbit Tool to gain rapid access to the "belly of the beast" to go to work quenching the flames. Getting the hazard zone opened up quickly and professionally is mission critical for operational effectiveness. The work of opening a door can be a major part of reaching our primary goal of saving lives and property. It adds to our pride and ownership of our work and accomplishments. There are several door entry training devices that are challenging. They are designed to help us focus on honing our forcible entry skills. Being good at forcible entry is a "must" for all departments that engage in interior structural fire attack and is needed operational capability.