​Forcible entry is often the first step before a fire attack, search or rescue can begin. It takes place through a door, window, wall, or other opening. Firefighters must be proficient in forcible entry, choosing the right tool for the job and operating safely. This module will cover the different types of locks, doors, and windows as well as breaching floors and walls and the appropriate tools used to force entry. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Job Performance Requirements, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.4 and 4.3.9, “Fireground Operations;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.3.2, “Fireground Operations.”