In early November of last year, Stockton Firefighters arrived on scene of heavy fire from a single story, single family board-up dwelling. Engine 2 initially called for a 2 1/2 inch attack line, but quickly adapted to a deck gun attack after anticipating forcible entry delays on a reinforced fence and gate. Upon arrival, the Stockton Fire Department found two structures (the main fire building and a detached garage on fire)- and kept it to just those two despite high probability of extension int

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17K views · 118 reactions | Repost BANG Forcible Entry - Sacramento Fire crews responded to a transformer that was on fire. The situation quickly escalated as live power lines fell to the ground making the scene challenging to combat. SMUD was called for assistance to cut the power so crews could knockdown the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is unknown. RP:@sacramentofire www.BANGforcible.com | Train Your Probie | Facebook

14K views · 74 reactions | Part Two takes the door work a little further. Justin Mann from Wood's Forcible Entry Door Kit walks through what changes once you start looking at commercial doors through a more tactical lens: https://ow.ly/hb4G50XG1z9 | Fire Engineering | Facebook

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A circular (rescue) saw is a power tool used by firefighters for forcible entry and ventilation—cutting through wood, metal, roofing, doors, and locks when time and access matter most. 🪚 Why it matters: • Speeds up rescue and access • Controls fire spread through proper ventilation • Cuts materials hand tools can’t ⚠️ Safety first: Only trained firefighters should operate it—always in full PPE and with the right blade for the job. 🔥 The right tool, used correctly, saves time—and lives. #firenu