90% of the time, it works every time. 😉👨🏻‍🚒🔒 Few forcible entry techniques work "every time." The key is to have as many techniques in your toolbox as possible so that you can best match the strength of your tools and techniques with the weaknesses of the obstacle. What you observe on your size-up will include or exclude certain options. This one broke the internet about a year ago, so it's worth a re-share. Will it work every time? No. Could it cause damage? Yes. Is it still an option to c

Forcible entry is a crucial technique for firefighters to gain access to secured buildings during an emergency. The primary goal is to enter a structure quickly to save lives while minimizing property damage. This week, the Webster Groves Fire Department participated in a training exercise with other companies from Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Clayton and Shrewsbury. Battalion Chief Tom Viviano says firefighters used K-12 rotary saws to cut rebar and create an opening in a building. T

⚙️Firefighter Tools for Forcible Entry in Search and Rescue Operations.👨‍🚒🔥 When people think of firefighters, the first image that often comes to mind is a fire hose battling flames. But in reality, a firefighter’s role—especially under the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Program—goes far beyond fire suppression. Today’s firefighters are also trained and equipped to respond to natural and man-made disasters, performing search, rescue, and life-saving operations. ⛔️Forcible Entr