RFD (Forcible entry)

What is a knox box?

The Knox-Box System is a high-security key box system, designed to give firefighters and emergency services immediate access to locked buildings, elevators, and other secured areas. The Knox-Box is purchased by the building owner and is mounted securely on the exterior of the building

what are slab doors?

The most common types in use. Configured in solid and hollow core

There is a color coded system for keys in the knox box that gives access to different parts of the building. How many colors are there? what colors are they?

There are 4 diffrent colors. Red, Yellow, Green and Black.

What are the three steps of trying to gain access through a door a window?

Try, Pry, Break

How to properly carry a pickpick head axe?

With blade away from body. grasp the pick with hand to cover it.

What are panel doors?

Wooden panel doors are made of solid wooden members inset with panels.

what are overhead doors?

common in resedential and commercial garage doors. cn be made from wood, metal, or fiberglass

What are flat head axe handles made of?

fiberglass or wood

How thick are case hardened locks?

greater than 1/4"

what is a rim lock?

most common lock in use today. most commonly seen as being surfaced mounted as an add on lock.

What is a padlock?

portable and detachable locking devices.

Most commercial interior doors are contructed how?

solid core doors

What are metal clad doors?

these doors are solid wood doors with a metal skin.

What is a bored (cylindrical) lock?

these locks have either a keyway or a button, the button may be a push button or a push and turn button, very easy to pry open

Where on the building is a Knox box located?

usually to the right of the main entrance and approximately 8' from ground level), and all necessary building keys are locked inside.

What are key operated switches?

"Key Operated Switches" are used on restricted parking gates, electrically operated doors, elevator controls and any electrical control circuit that the Fire Department must override in an emergency, the switch is designed to open the gate by turning the key to the "ON" position and removing it. The gate should stay open until the key is re-inserted and turned back to the original position. At that time, the gate should close. The reason the gate is to remain open until activated again is to permit several emergency vehicles access.

What are security Padlocks?

"Security Padlocks" are used on perimeter and fire access gates, fire sprinkler system valves, shutoff valves for hazardous chemicals, etc. The key is retained when opened on all padlocks. Only the Department's Master Key can access these systems. Keys are not available to locksmiths or lock distributors, only the Knox Company can supply these keys. Also each city has its exclusive key code. All Knox-Box stations in that city are keyed alike.

How thick of steel can bolt cutters cut through?

3/8"

Most common size of bolt cutters?

36 inches

How much does a flat head axe head weigh?

6 or 8 Pounds

What is a mortise lock?

A mechanism designed to fit into the cavity of a door. It usually consists of a latch mechanisim and an opening device (Knob, lever, etc.)

what makes a "toe and heel" padlock unique?

Both ends of the shackle are locked when depressed into the lock mechanism. if you cut one side the other side will not pivot. both ends of the shackle must be cut in order to make access.

How to properly carry a prying tool?

Carry with any pointed or sharp edges away from the body.

What two types of padlocks are there?

Case hardened and non-case hardened?

What types (categories) of forcible entry tools are used

Cutting tools, prying tools, pushing/pulling tools, and striking tools

What are the most common types of windows?

Double hung, hinged windows, projected windows,awning windows, and jalousie windows

What does the green tag in a Knox box represent?

ELEVATOR CONTROL Green tag with white lettering. Keys needed to recall and control elevators and access to Elevator Control Room. One tag is suggested with a quick link to allow removal of individual elevator control keys.

What does the red tag in a Knox box represent?

FIRE ATTACK / SUPPORT 1. Red tag with white lettering. Should be a single key used to allow access to all portions of the building or area. Three tags each with a single access key is suggested.

What cannot be cut with bolt cutters?

High-security chains, hasps, and padlock shackles cannot be cut with bolt cutters

Most resedential interior doors are made of what?

Hollow core wooden doors

How are metal swinging doors classified?

Hollow metal, metal clad or tubular.

What does a yellow tag in a Knox box represent?

LOBBY CONTROL 1. Yellow tag with blue lettering. Keys needed to gain access to Lobby areas including stairwells, Fire Control Room and Alarm panels. One tag is suggested

High strength window thats made from a strong plastic?

Lexan windows, they are 250X stronger than safety glass?

What does the black tag in a knox box represent?

MISC. ACCESS 1. Black tag with white lettering. Keys needed to provide access to accessory areas (i.e., outdoor storage areas). One tag is suggested

What are ledge doors?

May also be referred to as batten doors. Most commonly found in warehouses, storerooms, barns, sheds, etc. these doors are made of planks fastened to horizontal and diagonal ledge boards.

what are the 4 types of different locks?

Mortise lock, bored (cylindrical) lock, rim lock and padlock.

What is the process that occurs when the use of a Knox box key or master key is needed?

Only the Fire Department has the master keys, and only the Fire Department can authorize a Knox-Box system. The encoder and decoder devices are used when the dispatcher receives and verifies a request from authorized personnel on the fire apparatus for a master key release. The dispatcher, using the encoder device installed at the dispatch center, sends a special coded signal over the existing two-way radio to the Sentralok unit installed in the fire apparatus, the decoder is securely mounted in the fire apparatus. When the signal from the dispatcher is received a red light on the decoder will come on and both the access key and master key are turned clockwise releasing the master key.

What are the three types of wooden swinging doors?

PAnel, slab and ledge

Most exterior doors are?

Panel or slab types

what three types of mechanisims are used to lock revolving doors open?

Panic-proof, drop-arm, and metal braced

what are the two type of door jambs?

Rabbeted jamb and stop jamb

What classifications are overhead doors?

Sectional, tilt-slab, roll-up, and telescoping

From a forcible entry standpoint, doors fall into 4 different categories?

Swinging (inward,outward, or both) Sliding revolving overhead