Brotherhood Instructors, LLC's Videos (My Firefighter Nation) - My Firefighter Nation 2024-04-19T14:22:10Z https://my.firefighternation.com/video/video/listForContributor?screenName=BrotherhoodInstructorsLLC&rss=yes&xn_auth=no Outward Opening Doors - Extending Leverage with a 6' Hook tag:my.firefighternation.com,2010-11-01:889755:Video:4915665 2010-11-01T22:42:15.305Z Brotherhood Instructors, LLC https://my.firefighternation.com/profile/BrotherhoodInstructorsLLC <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/outward-opening-doors-1"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="135" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940897834?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Instructor Andrew Brassard demonstrates a method that he devised for increasing leverage to defeat tough outward opening doors.<br></br> <br></br> While two Halligan tools can be joined to increase leverage (as we will show in an upcoming video), rarely are two halligans initially available to perform the task. In this video, Andrew shows how a normal tool compliment (hook and halligan)… <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/outward-opening-doors-1"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940897834?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240" height="135" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Instructor Andrew Brassard demonstrates a method that he devised for increasing leverage to defeat tough outward opening doors.<br /> <br /> While two Halligan tools can be joined to increase leverage (as we will show in an upcoming video), rarely are two halligans initially available to perform the task. In this video, Andrew shows how a normal tool compliment (hook and halligan) can assist you to make quick work of a tough door.<br /> <br /> More methods for increasing leverage will be shown in upcoming segments. Outward Opening Doors - Alternative Techniques for Accessing A Purchase tag:my.firefighternation.com,2010-11-01:889755:Video:4915658 2010-11-01T22:37:25.365Z Brotherhood Instructors, LLC https://my.firefighternation.com/profile/BrotherhoodInstructorsLLC <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/outward-opening-doors"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="135" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940897955?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Instructor Andrew Brassard demonstrates two methods for accessing a purchase on outward swinging doors. These methods can be used when the door is very tight to the jamb, not allowing the adz to be driven into the door.<br></br> <br></br> After the purchase is gained, the systematic steps for forcing an outward opening door should… <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/outward-opening-doors"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940897955?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240" height="135" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Instructor Andrew Brassard demonstrates two methods for accessing a purchase on outward swinging doors. These methods can be used when the door is very tight to the jamb, not allowing the adz to be driven into the door.<br /> <br /> After the purchase is gained, the systematic steps for forcing an outward opening door should commence. Inward Opening Door - Conventional Forcible Entry with Angle Iron tag:my.firefighternation.com,2010-11-01:889755:Video:4915632 2010-11-01T22:31:09.454Z Brotherhood Instructors, LLC https://my.firefighternation.com/profile/BrotherhoodInstructorsLLC <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/inward-opening-door"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="135" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940898153?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Instructors Nate DeMarse and Andrew Brassard conduct a full-speed demonstration with training tips on an inward opening door with an angle iron present.<br></br> <br></br> Many instructors teach to spend time shearing the angle iron off prior to forcing the door. We teach using the angle iron to our advantage to provide extra leverage on the locks to force the door. Whichever technique that… <a href="https://my.firefighternation.com/video/inward-opening-door"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1940898153?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=135" width="240" height="135" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Instructors Nate DeMarse and Andrew Brassard conduct a full-speed demonstration with training tips on an inward opening door with an angle iron present.<br /> <br /> Many instructors teach to spend time shearing the angle iron off prior to forcing the door. We teach using the angle iron to our advantage to provide extra leverage on the locks to force the door. Whichever technique that you use, practice with it, and always have a back-up plan.<br /> <br /> This technique works very well on doors with multiple locks.