BY JOHN MILES AND JOHN TOBIN
With the development of hydraulic forcible entry tools (e.g., the Rabbit tool), forcible entry using a set of irons (eight- or 10-pound flathead ax and halligan bar) is quickly becoming a lost art. For those departments that do not have a Rabbit tools or for those instances where the hydraulic tool is not available or appropriate, the following is a guide for using a set of irons to force a door.
1. Perform size-up. Check out the situation to determine the best techniques and tools for the job.
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