One of the greatest keys to forcible entry is practice and repetition.  We had a great training tonight with the members of the Berlin Township (OH) FD with my homemade prop that is nearing 800 forces.  This prop has been key to teaching forcible entry techniques over and over, especially on commercial doors.

Check out previous posts, videos, and pictures of this prop in action here andhere.  After reviewing the previous posts on the Gap / Set / Force techniques read on below about filling the gap.

Read on.

Pass it on!