FORCIBLE ENTRY-SEARCH AND RESCUE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What do you always do before using force to gain entry?
Try before you Pry
What is forcible entry?
The technique used by fire department personnel to gain access to a structure whose
normal means of access is locked, blocked, or nonexistent
True or false: You are allowed to use force to enter a structure without IC
approval
False, Never enter without direct orders
What is a lock set?
Term used to describe all types of door latches, locks and locking devices
What are the three basic types of locks? Which is most common?
Mortise lock, Cylindrical lock and Rim Lock. Cylindrical is the most common
What is a mortise lock?
Consist of both a latch and a key operated dead bolt
What is a Cylindrical lock?
Two boring holes at right angles that face each other
What is a rim lock?
It is mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock
What are the four categories of forcible entry tools?
Cutting, prying, pushing/pulling and striking tools
, What are some of the cutting tools we use?
Axes, bolt cutters, cutting torches, and saws
What are the two types of axes?
Flat head axe and pick-head axe
What are circular saws used for?
Smaller and more readily available power saw, used when electricity is available
What are Rotary Saws used for?
Gasoline powered saws used to cut masonry, wood and metal
What're reciprocating saws used for?
A powerful easy to use, hand-held single blade saw that moves in and out (electric hand
saw)
What are prying tools?
Tools that use mechanical advantage (lever and fulcrum) to gain entry to structures
(halligans, crowbar), manual or hydraulic
What are pushing/pulling tools?
Used to break glass or open walls and ceilings (pike pole, Clemens hook)
What are striking tools?
Sledgehammers, rams, mallets and hammers
What two forcible entry tools are known as 'Irons'?
A flat head axe and a halligan
How should all forcible entry tools be carried?
In the safest manner possible (sharp side pointed away, never over your shoulder)
What is the most conventional method of forcible entry?
Forcing entry through doors
What are some ways to force a door?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What do you always do before using force to gain entry?
Try before you Pry
What is forcible entry?
The technique used by fire department personnel to gain access to a structure whose
normal means of access is locked, blocked, or nonexistent
True or false: You are allowed to use force to enter a structure without IC
approval
False, Never enter without direct orders
What is a lock set?
Term used to describe all types of door latches, locks and locking devices
What are the three basic types of locks? Which is most common?
Mortise lock, Cylindrical lock and Rim Lock. Cylindrical is the most common
What is a mortise lock?
Consist of both a latch and a key operated dead bolt
What is a Cylindrical lock?
Two boring holes at right angles that face each other
What is a rim lock?
It is mounted on the interior door surface and is used as a supplemental lock
What are the four categories of forcible entry tools?
Cutting, prying, pushing/pulling and striking tools
, What are some of the cutting tools we use?
Axes, bolt cutters, cutting torches, and saws
What are the two types of axes?
Flat head axe and pick-head axe
What are circular saws used for?
Smaller and more readily available power saw, used when electricity is available
What are Rotary Saws used for?
Gasoline powered saws used to cut masonry, wood and metal
What're reciprocating saws used for?
A powerful easy to use, hand-held single blade saw that moves in and out (electric hand
saw)
What are prying tools?
Tools that use mechanical advantage (lever and fulcrum) to gain entry to structures
(halligans, crowbar), manual or hydraulic
What are pushing/pulling tools?
Used to break glass or open walls and ceilings (pike pole, Clemens hook)
What are striking tools?
Sledgehammers, rams, mallets and hammers
What two forcible entry tools are known as 'Irons'?
A flat head axe and a halligan
How should all forcible entry tools be carried?
In the safest manner possible (sharp side pointed away, never over your shoulder)
What is the most conventional method of forcible entry?
Forcing entry through doors
What are some ways to force a door?
