Forcible Entry: Proper Striking Techniques

This is a quick video that was shot at a conventional forcible entry class that we did for the Mississauga Fire Department 2009 Recruit class.

Instructor Andrew Brassard demonstrates safe, professional and controlled striking techniques. Tips are provided embedded in the video.

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• Fire Department Training
• Forcible Entry
• Axe
• Halligan
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• Outward Opening Door
• DeMarse
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[7DragonSlayer7]

Great prop and techniques brothers! - I would also add that when using the "Fork" method the "Toolman" should position on the other side of the Halligan bar when possible. This will allow the "Adz" end to give him or her a little more protection against being hit by the "Striker" - Keep up the great videos!

[BrotherhoodInstrctrs]

@7DragonSlayer7:

We agree to a certain extent, but we teach the striking firefighter to only hit as hard as they can knowing that they will hit the tool 100% of the time. I personally choose to stand opposite of what is shown in the video. Some of us prefer the way shown. We let the member decide, since it is personal preference. While the Adz does offer you a little bit of protection, this should never be a problem if members are properly trained and practice with the tools.

- Nate DeMarse

[BrotherhoodInstrctrs]

@BrotherhoodInstrctrs

We also tell members that they must be proficient with striking both left and right handed, and the Halligan firefighter must be proficient and comfortable standing on both sides of the tools. Something as simple as a wall present at the end of a hallway will force you to stand on one side or the other. Great points & great discussion.

- Nate DeMarse

[bumppo45]

To BrotherhoodInstructors...thank you for posting, ignore the negativity. These people don't realize the effort involved in making something like this and sharing it. Thanks again, brothers!

[BrotherhoodInstrctrs]

@bumppo45

We appreciate the thoughts. We don't mind the criticism as long as they don't mind getting it back when it is deserved ;-)

Thanks for posting.

- Nate

[theatomicfart1001]

That would suck if it hit u that's for sure

[BrotherhoodInstrctrs]

@theatomicfart1001

Yes, it would. But he isn't going to miss unless I move the tool. In which case, I would be at fault.

[monkeybone444]

I remember in training doing this, and they say not to look back at your partner or whatever. But I'm glad I did seeing that he was about the strike with the blade of the axe. I almost shit my pants.

[BrotherhoodInstrctrs]

@backdraftmagnet

I agree that the green proby should not immediately swing like that, but it should be the goal of every proby, middle of the road and veteran firefighter to gain 100% accuracy with the most power possible. It is our (the firefighter's teaching the new guys) job to get them to that level. If we do not....we have failed in our task to pass our techniques and knowledge along.

[backdraftmagnet]

@BrotherhoodInstrctrs i agree if these are the instructors, or veterans, but i wouldn't want a rookie cracking my iron like that.