When you have an emergency, what type of vehicle might respond? Jan 7, 2008
Equipment such as the jaws of life, hand tools for forcible entry into a structure or vehicle, medical supplies, generators, ladders and much, much more. Our fire engines are a multipurpose, rolling toolbox. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Police nab drinkers Jan 1, 2008
According to Smithers Mounties Glaim also had two outstanding warrants from another matter that allegedly involved assault and forcible entry. Hits: 202. (Prince George Citizen)
Week-by-week headlines of 2007 Dec 27, 2007
Since Nov. 15, at least six structures have been burglarized, with all showing signs of forcible entry. December 12. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
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The minimum standards course includes 360 hours of instruction in emergency medical care, fire behavior, personal protective equipment and clothing, hose operations, fire streams, ladder operations, ventilations procedures, forcible entry, structural firefighting techniques, hazardous materials, fire protection systems, arson awareness and firefighter exercise and agility. Each firefighter also took a driver/operator awareness course, said Lee Reed, SFD battalion chief. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Second fire station nearing completion Dec 17, 2007
Ladder companies provide access to higher elevation along with ventilation, search and rescue, forcible entry and elevated master streams ... Those functions are rescue, applying water by a hose and work involving a ladder, ventilation and forcible entry. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Cedar Falls firefighter ranks nationally in challenge competition Dec 8, 2007
39 seconds Farmer finished a five-part agility course which includes a five-story climb, hose hoist, forcible entry simulation, hose advance and victim rescue --- all in full firefighter gear. His finish time ranks him 28th in the world. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Local firefighters put out call for more volunteers Dec 1, 2007
It covers fire behavior, rescue extrication, water supply, forcible entry, fire control and suppression, sprinkler systems, fire causes, Hazmat, and many other topics firefighters must know. The class is free, as local fire departments will cover the cost of materials. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
FDLE Officer Reports Handgun, Body Armor Stolen Nov 25, 2007
There were no signs of forcible entry ... No signs of forcible entry. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Law & Disorder: No injuries in boat collision on Intracoastal Waterway Nov 25, 2007
There were no signs of forcible entry. The officer said he searched the car and found several items missing, including a Glock 23 handgun with two loaded magazines, handcuffs, a holster, a bullet-proof vest and a tactical vest with FDLE written on it, the report said. (Florida Times-Union)
Police pursuit ends with suspect killing himself Nov 10, 2007
Crews used forcible entry to get inside the home and found smoke coming from a bedroom, he said. Charles Watts, 57, was found passed out inside the smoke-filled room and was brought to Shands Jacksonville hospital, Francis said. (Florida Times-Union)
Volunteer firemen learn techniques and ladder usage Oct 24, 2007
Main topics of training were ropes and knots practice, ladder safety, forcible entry and scene management. The firemen learned the basic components of a ladder, climbing with and without a tool, rescue and the differences between the types of ladders. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Letter sends a scare into immigrants at Deerfield complex Oct 20, 2007
"I am requesting that [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] come into our building and do a door to door documentation of everyone's legal status in this country ... If you do not make yourselves available with your documentation, I will allow authorities to do whatever they deem necessary, including forcible entry into the unit," wrote Lilyann Ferrara, in a letter circulated Oct. 8 among tenants, about 70 percent of whom are Brazilian. Related links. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Council says playing violins is antisocial Oct 14, 2007
Further breaches will lead to a noise abatement order and forcible entry to their flat to seize their violins. Related Links. (Times Online)
Local woman's car stolen at gunpoint Oct 9, 2007
There were signs of forcible entry in the theft, which occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning. Woman arrested in felony assault. (The Daily Reflector)
Crime spree in LaFayette Wednesday Sep 28, 2007
Stark County Deputy Chuck Demetreon found evidence of a forcible entry at the house. Letko told the deputy she was in an upstairs bedroom and was awakened by a noise. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
ICE Agent: Hispanics consented to searches Sep 28, 2007
No forcible entry was ever used at any time during the investigations by ICE in Maury County, Tennessee. The affidavit was taken in the matter of Gerardo Flores-Morales and 13 others against Maury County Sheriff Enoch George, Hendrix and three unnamed ICE agents filed July 5 in U.S. District Court. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Course teaches firefighting tactics and safety Sep 19, 2007
From early August to mid-December, the students learn about things like personal safety, fire behavior, how to work the equipment, forcible entry, rescue, and determining the cause of a fire. Other classes focus on vehicle extrication and HazMat training. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Radcliff man charged with kidnapping Sep 18, 2007
The episode occurred at the couple s shared home on Lake Road North shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday and ended with police making a forcible entry into the home before 4 a.m. and arresting Spann who allegedly was uncooperative with police, according to a Radcliff police news release. This is not the first time Spann and his girlfriend have had court and law enforcement intervention. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
»Buildings will be used for training prior to demolition Sep 14, 2007
Areas of training will include hose practice, forcible entry, ventilation, ladder training, search and rescue and live burn portions. There s no telling how big this will be, he said. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Firefighters use homes for training Sep 12, 2007
In addition to training with real fire, members of Fire District No. 1 also planned last week to use one of the houses to practice forcible entry, Huhn said. He said his department had been working with the Towne Center developer since May to arrange the training. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Six new recruits in line for DFD Sep 1, 2007
Next they strike a simulated entranceway to gain forcible entry until a buzzer goes off, signaling they have broken through. The next part of the test requires them to find their way out of a darkened maze. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Back-to back fires Sep 1, 2007
Once on the scene fire crews used forcible entry tactics and made entry into the residence, Bancroft said. After a quick attack and knock down this fire was also confined to the kitchen and adjoining room. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
FFD practices saving their own, shows journalists the ropes Aug 31, 2007
Using the axe to reach the walls was my favorite part of the exercises, though I'll admit I was not as good at it as firefighter Quintin Sample, who Schulte referred to at one point as ur forcible entry tool. As the training drew to a close, Schulte and the rest of the C Crew Nelson, Gray, Sample, Berry, engineer David Butner and assistant chief Kevin Coffelt agreed that it was a good session. (Fulton Sun, MO)
CF firefighter goes for the gold Aug 18, 2007
The agility course consists of five events --- a five-story climb, hose hoist, forcible entry simulation, hose advance and victim rescue ... I use the time going down the stairs to gather myself," he continued.While Donohue, who is also competing this weekend, and the other Waterloo firefighters can train at their facility on Newell Street, Farmer has had to develop a makeshift course he assembles for each practice in the firehouse parking lot. Instead of a five-story tower, Farmer climbs the... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Burglary reported Wednesday at Keister’s Tire Jul 20, 2007
Evidence at the scene indicated forcible entry, Pence said. An undetermined amount of cash was taken. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
HPD arrests two suspected copper thieves Jul 20, 2007
Both Stout and Smith were charged with burglary (forcible entry), attempted larceny and possession of burglary tools. Stout was placed under a 50,000 secured bond and Smith was placed under a 9,500 secured bond, and both made their first court appearance Monday. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Derelict mall being used to train firefighters Jul 4, 2007
Gibbs, a battalion chief at the Central Mat-Su Fire Department, teaches a class on forcible entry. He was among a few dozen firefighters at the mall cutting the roof open, knocking holes in the walls, spraying water and learning techniques to battle a large-scale fire most will never have to fight. (Anchorage Daily News)
Macias updates constituents at town meeting Jun 20, 2007
"The Castle Doctrine bill, also co-authored by Macias, creates a "presumption of reasonableness" for the use of force in response to an unlawful and forcible entry into an occupied home, vehicle or place of business or employment. Macias said that, "It's important to guard our most fundamental right to protect ourselves and our families. This legislation has now shifted the burden of the criminal and civil justice system from the victim onto the criminal, where it belongs. (Boerne Star, TX)
Woman assaulted in home Jun 6, 2007
Kelsay was unable to confirm whether any of the woman's possessions were taken after the assault, but he did say that the forcible entry and assault would be enough to have serious consequences for the perpetrator. He said Iowa City police have requested assistance from the state Division of Criminal Investigations for help in the ongoing search. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Skipping insurance could cost renters May 26, 2007
For instance, some policies cover stolen items only if there is sign of forcible entry. And see if you can receive a discount for having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Douglas County Law Enforcement Seeking Information on Burglaries May 25, 2007
In each instance, forcible entry has been made by prying open a door or window. Cash is the primary target for theft. (KRNV.com, NV)
New charges for shop boss May 16, 2007
Kearsarge LLC, owner of the Ocean Avenue property in York Beach where Simpson managed Shelton's Gift Shop and the restaurant Gabby Sullivan's, filed a complaint against Simpson and Katherine O'Brien in late February for "forcible entry and detainer," essentially a violation of a lease agreement. Simpson and O'Brien failed to pay rent in January and February, according to a complaint filed at York District Court. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Prying Eyes Of Britain Apr 29, 2007
"Forcible entry" it's called, and if you try to prevent it, there are big fines, and in some cases prison, and ultimately you have to let them in anyway. You have to open your door to everyone from tax inspectors to local clipboard carrying electricity meter inspectors. (CBS News)
County Lines for April 9, 2007 Apr 9, 2007
Firefighters used forcible entry into the home and found a wall connecting the living room to a bedroom engulfed in flames. The fire had traveled up to the attic, and destroyed both rooms, a hallway and a closet, officials said. (Santa Maria Times)
I-Team: Bounty Hunter Raid Nearly Turns Deadly Apr 7, 2007
That is when a provision was added requiring bounty hunters to notify police before making forcible entry into any private property. Even though the legislative session is underway right now there are currently no bills under consideration dealing with bounty hunters. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Reno Firefighters to Use Mizpah for Training Before Demolition Apr 5, 2007
Fire department spokesperson Steve Frady says crews will use the structure for training exercises involving forcible entry, ventilation, ladders, advancing hoses and breaching walls for rescue operations. The training is set to begin Wednesday morning. (KRNV.com, NV)
Climbing To Meet Adversity Apr 4, 2007
" Instructor Russ Macaluso nods. "Must be pretty bad," says Macaluso, a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battalion chief. There is no fire inside this concrete-block building with a mishmash of doors and windows. Its odd construction helps firefighters-in-training practice a variety of exercises. This day's scenarios include forcible entry. Edmonds, 33, mimes smashing a windowpane with the tool, her hands held high on the handle, away from the impact. Then she unlocks the window to tackle the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Jamaican police seek killer of Pakistan cricket coach Mar 24, 2007
Mark Shields, deputy police commissioner, said Thursday it appeared likely that Woolmer knew his attacker because there was no sign of forcible entry to his hotel room. After saying this week that Woolmer's death was suspicious, Shields ruled Woolmer's death a strangulation based on the final autopsy report. (International Herald Tribune)
TPS: Crime down again Mar 11, 2007
Of the 22 burglaries, 11 were by forcible entry. Showing no change from January to February were forcible rapes at one and motor vehicle thefts at 11. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
4 found dead inside home in Pittsburgh suburb Mar 1, 2007
"There seemed to have been no forcible entry, so it had to have transpired inside the home," Burton said. County detectives and the medical examiner were on the scene at the house, about 10 miles east of Pittsburgh. (NEPA News, PA)
4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide Mar 1, 2007
"There seemed to have been no forcible entry, so it had to have transpired inside the home," Chief Burton said. Police were called to the scene at 10:16 p.m. by the couple's daughter, who had gone to the house to check on her parents and made the gruesome discovery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Elderly Woman Dies In House Fire Feb 20, 2007
"No forcible entry was needed. The front door was unlocked and that is exactly where they found her," Francis said. "I just thought that the house was on fire. I had no idea. We were all gathered down here waiting to hear. We had no idea," said Wylene Kirkland, who has lived down the street from Helvenston for 27 years. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Woman opens fire on suspected home invaders Feb 19, 2007
A footprint on the door appears to be evidence of the forcible entry described by a neighbor ... "They were committing a forcible entry when his cousin was actually killed," said Metro Police Lt. Doug Scheffel, "so the way the law is written, if he has an accomplice, that person can face an actual charge of felony murder even though they were not the person responsible for shooting him. "Once you're in your home, that's kind of like your castle. (FOX59, IN)
Practice Makes Perfect Feb 8, 2007
The four-person team is made up of a nozzle man stationed at the end of the hose, another as back-up, a tool man complete with forcible entry tools and an extra team member. The fire is completely controlled by Greeson who stands behind protective glass, overseeing everything that the team is doing. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Four fatally shot in Youngstown Jan 31, 2007
"Everything was fortified. There was some forcible entry," Mr. Jamrozik said. A handgun was found near Mr. Howard's body, leading investigators to speculate he tried to defend himself. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
By Dana Cole Jan 30, 2007
Thus, all were easily accessible with no forcible entry. Police and fire officials are urging members of the community to come forward with any information they might have regarding the following. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
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"Take forcible entry," she said. "Women don't want to muscle their way into it, because they can't. They'll think around it.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
New Iraq deployment stresses 82nd Airborne's quick reaction time Jan 16, 2007
But the division practices religiously to uphold its mandate to be able to send paratroopers anywhere in the world 18 hours after they are ordered to conduct a "forcible entry.". Usually, the designation as a "ready brigade" rotates among the four brigade combat teams in the 17,000-member division. (Herald Sun)
ON THE RECORD Jan 14, 2007
Forcible entry was made into the apartments and over 1,200. in tools were removed. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Fire department offers free firefighter training Jan 12, 2007
He said the course will teach everything from basic firefighting technique to building construction, forcible entry and hydraulics. Webster said the course will also teach everyday fire safety, including classes of fire extinguishers and their use. (Charles City Press, IO)
Public Records 01-07-2007 Jan 7, 2007
Angela Corona; forcible entry detainer. R.C. Stevens Properties vs. Patrick Cornelius; small claims. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
St. Rocco’s theft recalls ’05 burglaries Dec 12, 2006
There was no forcible entry, Police Chief Jeffrey Tayoun said. State police checked the scene for fingerprints. (Scranton Times, PA)
ATM withstands hammer attack Dec 8, 2006
Granite Falls Police Department investigators are working with the Hickory Police Department to develop suspects in an attempted breaking and entering by forcible entry case. GFPD Det. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Firefighters Learn Painful Lesson Nov 29, 2006
Its at this time that the squad has made that forcible entry. Theyre scanning the floor with the thermal imagery and they see Steven literally laying head right here on this rug, Edwards said. (11Alive.com, GA)
Editorial: Georgina Wood C'ttee - An unnecessary embarrassment Nov 23, 2006
They also lead to violations of the civil rights of innocent people, to the shameful practices of forcible entry and forfeiture of property without due process. . (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Home invasion Nov 21, 2006
The Fourth Amendment is based on the centuries-old Castle Doctrine from English common law, which states that individuals have the right to defend their home from intruders and should be provided the opportunity to comply with the law before any forcible entry. In this case, the homeowner was given no opportunity to persuade police before having her home invaded. (Fresno Bee)
Who's winning Houston's war on drugs? Nov 18, 2006
The time that you kick that door in a forcible entry to run a search warrant is when they wonder if they are being ripped off by home invasion narcotic traffickers or if they are the police, said HPD Captain Steve Smith. Police say seizures of drugs and guns go hand in hand. (KHOU.com, TX)
Some violent crimes growing fast in Houston Nov 14, 2006
But our analysis discovered other crimes on the upswing too: Burglaries of Homes by Forcible Entry are up more than 25 percent over the last two years. Armed robberies of convenience stores are also up, by an astonishing 57 percent this year alone. (KHOU.com, TX)
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A fire-training facility enables firefighters to not only practice fighting fire, but other critical jobs, such as search and rescue, forcible entry and rescuing unconscious victims all in a realistic environment. Citizens of Carlsbad, without this training facility, your house could become another training opportunity for the firefighters to practice. (North County Times)
Area firefighters test their strength at competition Nov 1, 2006
A door-knockdown or forcible entry is simulated by moving a 160-pound steel beam five feet by pounding it with a mallet. The beam is in a sled on the ground. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Police: Elderly man kills self in motel room Oct 30, 2006
The MPD's Special Response Unit made forcible entry into the upstairs room at 11:52 a.m. and found the man dead. "He was deceased upon arrival," Det. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
North Korea muscling into the Nuclear Club bodes ill for the U.S. Oct 17, 2006
North Korea's forcible entry into the Nuclear Club bodes ill for the rest of us. Date published: 10/17/2006. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
TPS says crime fell last month from August stats Oct 15, 2006
Of the 20 burglaries, 13 were by forcible entry. The value of property stolen for September also decreased from August, falling from 323,728 to 147,915 with 63,731 recovered. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Profiler: investigators need "unique evidence" Oct 14, 2006
In a walk through the house shortly after the police released it back to the family, there were no signs of a forcible entry. Fullwood said the screen to the back bedroom was lying on the grass, and looked as if it were pried off. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Man found shot to death Oct 13, 2006
"When officers responded to the burglar alarm, they entered through an unlocked door, but there were no visible signs of forcible entry, police said."We got a call of an alarm at the house and found an unidentified male shot in the head. No one else was injured," Hicks said.This is the first homicide investigation conducted by the Police Department this year. Emergency Services, Rescue Squad and the Fire Department responded to the scene.Police encourage anyone with information about the... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
