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IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 9 Forcible Entry Study Guide 2025/2026 – 80+ Verified Exam Questions & Answers – Firefighter I & II Certification – Tools, Techniques, Safety Protocols & Lock Types

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This in-depth study guide includes over 80 fully solved, exam-style questions and answers from Chapter 9: Forcible Entry of the IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 7th Edition. Specifically designed for students and trainees preparing for Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification exams, this resource focuses on the technical knowledge and decision-making skills required for effective, safe, and efficient entry into secured structures. Covered topics include: Forcible entry tools: prying, striking, cutting, pushing/pulling, and powered tools such as rotary saws and hydraulic rams Tool safety and maintenance, including proper handling, inspection, and when to remove damaged tools from service Entry techniques for different doors, windows, locks, and barriers, such as drop bars, Lexan windows, jalousie windows, and electromagnetic locks Door recognition and entry planning, including hinge identification, lock types, and door swing direction Breaching walls and floors, with safety precautions for structural integrity, hidden hazards, and ventilation impacts Special entry situations involving security gates, fire doors, panic hardware, and tools like the Halligan, K-tool, A-tool, and duck-billed lock breaker NFPA-aligned procedures and scene coordination for minimizing damage while ensuring rapid and safe access This guide is highly recommended for: Fire Science and Emergency Services students Fire academy trainees and certification candidates Public safety professionals reviewing tactical entry knowledge Technical college programs using the IFSTA 7 curriculum It serves as an ideal tool for mastering the entry strategies, safety practices, and tool knowledge required in real-world firefighting scenarios and certification exams. Keywords: IFSTA 7, Chapter 9, forcible entry, firefighter tools, entry techniques, hydraulic tools, rotary saw, Halligan, K-tool, A-tool, duck-billed lock breaker, jalousie window entry, padlocks, ventilation profile, breaching walls, door control, fireground safety, NFPA 1001, tool maintenance

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IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter 9 Forcible
Entry 2025/2026 Exam Questions and
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Security barriers such as bars, grilles, and Lexan@ windows: (372) [4.3.4 -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. require specialized training and tools to force.


Which is an unsafe action that can cause injury to firefighters? (373) [4.3.4,

4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. Using a cutting tool to cut a material for which it

was not designed

Which forcible entry task is a pick-head axe well suited to perform? (374)

[4.3.4] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Remove shingles and other roof coverings


Unlike a pick-head axe, a flat-head axe can be used to: (374) [4.3.4, 4.3.9]

- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. strike another tool to force it through a doorjamb.

, Manual bolt cutters cannot cut hasps, padlock shackles, or: (375) [4.3.4,

4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔high-security chains.


What is required for forcible entry operations involving cutting torches?

(375) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. Charged hoseline standing by


Which tool would be helpful when performing forcible entry in an area with

limited space? (376) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. Handsaw


Never use a power saw: (377) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. in a

flammable atmosphere.

When using a rotary saw to cut metal, firefighters should: (377) [4.3.4,

4.3.9] - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. have a charged hoseline nearby.


Which type of tools act as a lever to provide mechanical advantage when

opening doors and windows or moving heavy objects? (378) [4.3.4, 4.3.9] -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A. Prying tools


Which rescue tool can be placed in a door frame to spread the frame far

enough apart so that the door can swing open? (379) [4.3.4 4.3.9] - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔B. Hydraulic ram

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