#8 - Forcing Outward Opening Doors: Mike Perrone Forcible Entry Training

This video is from a series of Forcible Entry training tips in which Mike Perrone of the FDNY teaches techniques for using the "IRONS" (Flat head axe and Halligan bar). I edited the series down into 9 separate videos for easier viewing.
The training is conducted using a prop Mike designed and built called the Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System. I've used many "Home Made" as well as "Commercially Made" props and I can tell you first hand this is the best one on the market for practicing with the Irons. We purchased this prop for the College I teach for and none of our other props can take the repetitive use and abuse that can be given to Mike's - It's simply the best Forcible Entry Prop around, bar none!!
The Multi-Force is completely portable and can be broken down and setup in minutes at any location. An added benefit of Mike's prop is the ability to use it in "Scenario Based" training - The doors on the prop are large enough to advance personnel and hose lines through allowing the Multi-Force to be used in large scale evolutions - Not just for forcible entry training.
This is one prop every Department should have!! - Check out Mike's web site for more information at: www.FirehouseInnovations.com
Train, Stay Prepared, Be Aggressive, Make the Save - SURVIVE!
Dale G. Pekel

[@chrislowe5575]

Solid guy, never heard that “just learn from my mistake” from a NY guy before haha Fantastic demo

[@imadazhell]

Outstanding breach, Mike! Im a poor, can't afford a titanium collapsible Haligan, but I make due with what we got. You demonstrated technique that gives a couple more inches where needed.

[@BeanDar]

awesome!

[@medicgoldmen9]

We have a similar trainer door at our fd =) great video

[@80whitetail]

Any experience or opinion on Iron Fox flathead axes for marrying with a halligan?

[@patrickmarshall1407]

I'm the breech man on a prison cert team and we just got a set of irons and since I'm fire 2 certified I have the most experience but we have out-swinging door designed not to be easily breeched any tips

[@imadazhell]

Outies are tough ones. Be sure to signal the swing to team. His downtwist method showed how to gain that extra inch

[@80whitetail]

So if I wasn't limited to 1 tool than a set of irons would be preferred? Thanks again.

[@DALEGPEKEL]

In my opinion yes - The 2 Halligan bars I would recommend are the ProBar and LeatherHead - The LeatherHead comes more refined and is a little less expensive than the ProBar. I have both and I prefer the LeatherHead Halligan a little more.

[@Patches-qm9iy]

Is it good practice to shock the lock on an outward swinging door?

[@somma4697]

People have differing opinions in my opinion yes you should on a prop it doesn’t do anything in a real door if you shock the leading edge of the door it will crush it making it easier to gap that’s just my opinion try both methods if you have the opportunity

[@80whitetail]

What is the best tool for law enforcement to carry?

[@DALEGPEKEL]

Good question - A battering ram works great for inward opening doors, but is pretty much useless for outward opening. One of the reasons the "Irons" work so well together and why they are a staple for most fire departments is that when combined they give you both striking and prying ability. If you had to choose just one tool to carry, take a look at the "PIG" - Which is an 8lb flat head axe combined with a pick. Another alternative is the TNT Denver Tool, which has a variety of features combined together. Both allow the ability to both pry and strike, but neither are perfect for every situation - but no single tool is. The PIG has more weight at the head so it will do more damage than the Denver Tool. Good luck with your decision.

[@collingrogan7242]

A fireman

[@mclizabeth4330]

Lol . DIS FUCKIN GUY OVA HEA