Forcible Entry
Forcible Entry Training
Overview:
The Forcible Entry Training course is practical training that equips firefighters with real-world forcible entry skills they are called upon to use on the fireground. This hands‑on course dives deep into the real‑world forcible entry challenges firefighters face on today’s fireground. Crews will work through mechanical and conventional forcible entry, passive entry methods, and through‑the‑lock techniques using realistic props and problem‑based scenarios. The focus is simple: build confident, efficient firefighters who can gain access to any structure quickly, safely, and with purpose. No matter the building—residential, commercial, or industrial—this course builds firefighters who can make entry with speed, confidence, and control. Your crew will learn to read the structure, choose the right tactics, and execute clean, efficient entry operations every time
Course Highlights
- Tool selection and proper placement to maximize entry efficiency
- Passive Entry techniques for overcoming modern security features
- Through the Lock Training for effective door and window breach
- Body positioning and team coordination for smooth and safe operations
- Overcoming challenges posed by modern security features (e.g., advanced locks, bars, and gates)
- Efficient, repeatable entry techniques that can be applied in real incidents
Who Should Attend
- Firefighters and fire officers responsible for initial entry operations who want to boost speed, confidence, and tactical precision on the fireground.
- Individuals and Companies looking to strengthen their breaching skills for high‑risk environments, including high‑rise, commercial, and complex occupancies.
- Officers committed to sharpening their crews’ use‑of‑force techniques so they can make entry quickly, decisively, and safely during critical incidents.
- Departments aiming to integrate forcible entry with search, ventilation, and suppression for a more coordinated, high‑performance fireground operation
Why Choose This Course
The first challenge on nearly every fireground is forcible entry—and your crew needs to own it. This course builds the speed, skill, and confidence to defeat real‑world barriers safely and efficiently, no matter the conditions. Train hard in realistic scenarios and walk away ready to make entry under extreme pressure without sacrificing safety or control
Training Benefits:
- Master key forcible entry techniques used in real-world scenarios
- Improve speed and efficiency when breaching doors, windows, and gates and more
- Enhance teamwork and communication during high-stress entry situations
- Build muscle memory for quick, safe, and effective breaching under time constraints
- Learn to overcome the latest security features found in modern structures
Course Structure
The Forcible Entry Training course is designed to be a mix of classroom and practical training. The course structure includes:
- Classroom Instruction: Covers the theory behind forcible entry, the mechanics of modern locks and security features, and the best tools for each job. We also review safety protocols to ensure that all team members understand the risks associated with breaching.
- Hands-on Training: Participants will practice forcible entry techniques on realistic, purpose-built props that simulate actual doors, windows, and barriers encountered during firefighting operations. Training scenarios will also include real-life elements, such as dealing with complex lock systems and overcoming reinforced doors.
- Scenario-based Drills: Scenarios are high-pressure, time-based entry tasks. Participants will be assigned to teams to perform forcible entry, combining classroom skills with practical training.
- Post‑Training Review: Instructors deliver direct, actionable feedback after every evolution—highlighting strengths, tightening technique, and outlining clear steps to boost effectiveness and firefighter safety on the next run
Why Choose Brass Shamrock Training for Forcible Entry?
At Brass Shamrock Training, we are experience-based and real-world-based. The instructors we have are experienced workers who have been through the problems that you are experiencing in the job. This practical training also makes sure that when you are called to action, you will be confident and ready to break any barrier effectively and safely.