Westport Firefighters recently participated in forcible entry training, sharpening their skills in gaining access to locked buildings, vehicles, and secured areas during emergencies. Using tools such as Halligans, axes, hydraulic spreaders, and rotary saws, firefighters practiced breaching various door types, cutting through locks, and utilizing through-the-lock techniques for minimal damage entry. Westport Fire remains committed to continuous training, enhancing operational effectiveness and pu

Tool Placement ⠀ Conventional Forcible Entry, if done properly should have a positive outcome. If riding a position where FE tools are assigned, that FF should be confident in their basic forcible entry skills, if not they shouldn’t be riding there. Although there are many teachable moments on the fire ground, the urgency to get through the door should have someone on the tools who understands the basics. The basics will get us far. ⠀ We’re forcing the lock, not the door. We’re always maintainin

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