This is easily one of, if not the best forcible entry videos I’ve seen so far. As a rookie firefighter who’s in class now, and coming close to the forced entry session of my class, this helps a lot to give me an edge for class and when on the fireground. Very well done!
In response to all of the NON-constructive criticism.... If I was on the other side of the door needing rescued I would want that amount of enthusiasm, teamwork and strength coming after me. BOOM!!! Great work brothers!!
Great video. I work for Fire/Rescue as well, but never have come across a door with a drop bar, nice to see "refresher" on how it's done, just in case! Thanks!
Great video, forced a steel door the other day, one thing I’d recommend saying, which you did is , make sure your bar is not to high or you could hurt your ribs
We use a flat 6foot digging bar with a wedge welded to the bottom to get though custom made it more leverage and can still be hit with sleigh if need too.
Great videos guys y'all are helping us learn the things we need to start up this volunteer group to a top notch crew. Thanks brothers #volunteerfirefighter
I think that adding a long hook would be a good addition to this, as some of those grabs were a little tenuous. That extra five or six feet of leverage might have shortened a few of these entries by minuites. But, it's all about what you have on hand! If all you have is a married pair, there are very few doors that you can't eventually breach.
8:26 and the standing fireman almost brought the forked end of the halligan down near the head of his partner and a few seconds later actually striking his knee. but on a call the adrenaline and circumstances could easily have brought them into contact more forcefully. or is it just a trick of perception and the camera angle? nice work guys.
I wish I had taken a pic of the draw bar set up I ran into it was a steel bar with a padlock through it and the locks loop fit snuggly against the bracket to where the pile wouldnt make a purchase i have never seen on like it maybe will get a pic and email it to ya
A HydraRam would make many of these easier. I invested it about 25 years ago after a dream I had one night. They made me an honorary fireman and I travel the world showing how to use it. I donate all the money to 911 FDNY families so I am semi homeless. What should I do? It’s getting cold out there and I’m always hungry. Any thoughts?
Would just getting a sawzall and running it right next to the door jamb be a viable entry option? Wouldn't that sever any crossbar in place, save a chunk of pure steel?
I understand that these were all doors used for forcible entry practice, but I am wondering why anyone would have spent the money to secure a door with a man sized hole in it using a heavy duty drop bar setup.
I'm not sure why you don't keep your forcible entry techniques videos private for the firefighters or security professionals. You are teaching all the thieves how to break in record time thank you for your free training, very responsible on your part.
Because "security through obscurity" has always worked and Halligan bar is classified matériel. /s Look, forcible entry that makes a huge racket is probably not thieves' primary choice for infiltration, and if they do use this one, it's clear thah they know what they are doing and they have the means to obtain a Halligan bar (last time I checked it's like 100$-ish). And if your security setup hinges on a metal door with a drop bar, then your security setup frankly sucks.
But would it be more reliable? When its a life/death situation I think they choose methods they are certain will force the situation, rather then running the risk they might not have say the correct lock pick tool or key set-up. Otherwise, most fire-departments do have key access to many buildings in a city.
This is easily one of, if not the best forcible entry videos I’ve seen so far. As a rookie firefighter who’s in class now, and coming close to the forced entry session of my class, this helps a lot to give me an edge for class and when on the fireground. Very well done!
In response to all of the NON-constructive criticism.... If I was on the other side of the door needing rescued I would want that amount of enthusiasm, teamwork and strength coming after me. BOOM!!! Great work brothers!!
Man i'm getting fired up just watching these guys!
That last door looked like hell. Good training
Great video guys. Liked the technique of gaping then setting axe then using hooligan to drive the axe.
Darkhorse 559 yea that part was great
From a LEO standpoint I'd LOVE to receive some in-depth forcible entry training such as the lessons covered by this channel. Awesome work folks!
Amazing technique and tools. Scary how effective the halligan and axe are!
Bunch of badasses here, skill over brute strength.
Great video. I work for Fire/Rescue as well, but never have come across a door with a drop bar, nice to see "refresher" on how it's done, just in case! Thanks!
7:28 smashes the door, then checks to see if its locked LMFAO
Awesome video with great info. All rubber meets the road with no bs.
8:24 I found that helmet nudge way too amusing lol
Booyyyyy, the Halligan man at the end better kiss his friend striker on his mouth for being so accurate lol.
Great video, forced a steel door the other day, one thing I’d recommend saying, which you did is , make sure your bar is not to high or you could hurt your ribs
I really appreciate you guys posting these videos. All of them are so informational
You guys are amazing heroes. I love that Halligan .
We use a flat 6foot digging bar with a wedge welded to the bottom to get though custom made it more leverage and can still be hit with sleigh if need too.
Great videos guys y'all are helping us learn the things we need to start up this volunteer group to a top notch crew. Thanks brothers #volunteerfirefighter
that last one was a beast, nice work!
I think that adding a long hook would be a good addition to this, as some of those grabs were a little tenuous. That extra five or six feet of leverage might have shortened a few of these entries by minuites. But, it's all about what you have on hand! If all you have is a married pair, there are very few doors that you can't eventually breach.
You guys make excellent videos safety glasses all the way around have a nice day boy’s
Great video!
New guy casually checks the door and finds it unlocked.
8:26 and the standing fireman almost brought the forked end of the halligan down near the head of his partner and a few seconds later actually striking his knee. but on a call the adrenaline and circumstances could easily have brought them into contact more forcefully. or is it just a trick of perception and the camera angle? nice work guys.
Good video! The only thing I'd suggest is the axe man strike across the adz. Less of a chance of striking the Halligan Man.
Who else came here after watching Adam’s video? 🧐
I wish I had taken a pic of the draw bar set up I ran into it was a steel bar with a padlock through it and the locks loop fit snuggly against the bracket to where the pile wouldnt make a purchase i have never seen on like it maybe will get a pic and email it to ya
Great work guys, fascinating to watch as a layperson!
Love your videos where is your safety glasses safety first children are watching !!!
nice video guys
Hey could you show the low notch guys trying to do it so that I feel like I might have a chance?
Have you ever seen a vertical securing member behind a door? Like from the floor to the lintel.
Nicely
Great demonstration.
A HydraRam would make many of these easier. I invested it about 25 years ago after a dream I had one night. They made me an honorary fireman and I travel the world showing how to use it. I donate all the money to 911 FDNY families so I am semi homeless. What should I do? It’s getting cold out there and I’m always hungry. Any thoughts?
Would just getting a sawzall and running it right next to the door jamb be a viable entry option? Wouldn't that sever any crossbar in place, save a chunk of pure steel?
Couldn't you just knock the grill out and crawl in that way to remove the bar that's Barricading the Door Shut ?
You wouldn't be able to fit the breathing apparatus through.
Safety Glasses?
DrEvil814 ear protection? They’ll be deaf and blind
7:08 anyone else feel the urge to run? 😂
OUTSTANDING !!!
Didnt know bradley cooper was a firefighter
I understand that these were all doors used for forcible entry practice, but I am wondering why anyone would have spent the money to secure a door with a man sized hole in it using a heavy duty drop bar setup.
Thanks. Great video.
Wonder how fast an 80lb enforcer ram would have gotten through.
It wouldn't do anything to a steel door and steel drop bar.
LeeAnn Burdine are you kidding? That could seriously mess up the paint, lol.
Guess its time for a breaching charge then.
Probably easier to break thru the sheetrock 😎
Yup
whats so funny look at the other door lol just noticed that is missing the vents lol
Ask your boss for some C4.
I'm not sure why you don't keep your forcible entry techniques videos private for the firefighters or security professionals. You are teaching all the thieves how to break in record time thank you for your free training, very responsible on your part.
Because "security through obscurity" has always worked and Halligan bar is classified matériel. /s
Look, forcible entry that makes a huge racket is probably not thieves' primary choice for infiltration, and if they do use this one, it's clear thah they know what they are doing and they have the means to obtain a Halligan bar (last time I checked it's like 100$-ish). And if your security setup hinges on a metal door with a drop bar, then your security setup frankly sucks.
Why would anyone use a drop bar?
To make it much harder for burglars to gain entry.
Christian Nixon in the back of stores sometimes to prevent burglary
Roger Foster ooh ok makes sense. Seems like one hell of a hazard.
Becasue you can't pick a drop bar - but you sure can a lock!
Next do this at night in the rain when it's 40 degrees and howling wind
I know firefighters are as useless as they come but this takes it down a few more notches... lol I mean wtf?
Why don't these guys learn more locksmith skills? A lot of times that would be faster than prying it open.
But would it be more reliable? When its a life/death situation I think they choose methods they are certain will force the situation, rather then running the risk they might not have say the correct lock pick tool or key set-up. Otherwise, most fire-departments do have key access to many buildings in a city.
Bit late but, all of these were examples of cross/drop bars. Can't really pick that.