Describe a basic forcible entry sequence for a standard door with minimal flames on the other side.

• A. Conduct scene size-up, approach with door protected, select tool(s) (sledge or irons), wedge door if necessary, force the door, secure it open, and enter with a team while maintaining ventilation and search.
• B. Break the door with your fists and rush in.
• C. Call for a larger tool and wait outside.
• D. Enter cautiously without forcing the door.

Answer: (A)

When entering a structure with a standard door and only light flames on the other side, the aim is to gain access quickly and safely through a controlled sequence. Begin with scene size-up and approach with the door protected, so your team can shield themselves from heat and sudden forces while you work. Select the appropriate tools, typically a sledge or powered irons, and be ready to wedge the door if needed to prevent it from closing or blocking your path. Apply decisive force to open the door and secure it in the open position, ensuring it won’t swing shut or get snagged. Then enter with your team, continuing to ventilate as needed and conducting a search as you advance. This approach balances speed with safety, provides a reliable opening, reduces heat exposure, keeps the entry path clear, and supports a quick transition to attack, ventilation, and search. Rushing in with bare fists, waiting for a larger tool, or entering without forcing the door do not provide a reliable, timely entry and can compromise safety and effectiveness.