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In this firefighter training episode we had Lt. Jim Moss spend some time with the next generation Halligan bar, the Maxximus Rexx, a tool widely raved about as the new ultimate tool for forcible entry. Jim Moss and David Soler share their review of the Maxximus Rexx to see ...

Overview/Description of The Pig The Pig is an 8-pound striking tool that combines the butt-end of a flathead axe and the pick of a pick-head axe. With an additional two pounds over a traditional 6-pound firefighting axe, The Pig (rightfully) boasts that it is “eight pounds of...

  Welcome back to another 5 Minute  Clinic In today’s class, I will be discussing single firefighter forcible entry for an inward-swinging door. Click here to for the  Single Firefighter Forcible Entry – INWARD Swinging Door   For other great 5 minute...

  Welcome back to another 5 Minute Clinic. In today’s class, we will be discussing the single firefighter forcible entry on an outward-swinging door. Click here to for the  Single Firefighter Forcible Entry – OUTWARD Swinging Door   For other great 5 minute...

As limited staffing continues to be a concern for most fire departments, firefighters must do MORE with LESS. Although it is not ideal, a firefighter may be required to force a door by themselves. Whether this task is completed with one or two firefighters, the three primary...

As limited staffing continues to be a concern for most fire departments, firefighters must do MORE with LESS. Although it is not ideal, a firefighter may be required to force a door by themselves. Whether this task is completed with one or two firefighters, three primary...

In the last article we discussed some ways of getting around the slam lock. Today we will continue with it, as well as discuss the techniques to get through doors with the key-in-the-knob lock. #4 – Weed Eater String Another great trick for overcoming the slam lock was...

Forcible entry can take on many roles. Occasionally, we may encounter locked doors on alarms that aren’t of a high priority. By accessing any area without creating much damage to EMS alarms, automatic alarms or any alarm, we behave more professionally. Two possible locks...

We’ve discussed the forcible entry bag and my “from scratch” recommendations of what to put in it. Here are some alternative tools and combinations to consider, based on your needs. Other Tool Combinations As stated previously, the S&D Rex is not the only...

We’ve talked about 3 tools for the forcible entry bag so far: a lock-puller, a striking tool, and key tools. Here are 6 more. #4 – Pliers A 10-12” pair of vise-grips (locking pliers) or channel-locks (tongue-and-groove pliers) is useful for spinning out the cylinder on...