Job Performance Requirement 17-2

Conventional Forcible Entry—Door Swinging Toward

the Forcible Entry Team

JPR 17-2A

A Check the door to determine swing; the number, type, and location of locking devices; and the

type of door frame and hinges.

JPR 17-2B

B Create a gap between the door and jamb by driving the adz or fork end of the Halligan tool

between the door and frame 6 inches above or below the lock.

JPR 17-2C

C On tight doors, the gap maybe started with the fork end.

JPR 17-2D

D If door is tight, work tool up and down to open up gap.

JPR 17-2E

E Set the tool by driving the adz or forkend past the door around the doorstop.

JPR 17-2F

F This inside view showshow the adz is set.

JPR 17-2G

G Force the door by pulling thetool away from the door.