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Through-the-Lock Forcible Entry NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Practical Examination qPass qFail Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The firefighter, given an assistant, a selection of hand tools, a door and protective equipment , shall demonstrate the size up of the door, the selection of the proper tools and the correct procedures for gaining access through the lock, in 5 minutes or less, while wearing protective gear, as outlined in NYS Truck Company Operations Time limit for this station is 5 minutes. Timing starts when the candidate first touches the door or any hand tool after telling the evaluator he is ready to start. TASK POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS AWARDED COMMENTS Firefighter wears protective gear correctly 1 Feels door for heat 1 Checks to see if door is locked 1 Checks direction of swing 1 Determines location of locking mechanism 1 Selects appropriate tools for task 1 Considers pulling hinges [evaluator states can't be done] 1 Inserts adze of Halligan tool into K tool bracket and positions K-tool above lock 1 Has partner use flat head ax to drive Halligan down until K-tool is forced behind the ring and face of cylinder 1 Has partner drive tool in, against door stop 1 Halligan tool is pried upward pulling cylinder out 1 Inserts appropriate tool and turns locking mechanism 1 Door is controlled as it is opened 1 Firefighters positioned out of open doorway 1 Total points possible 14 Candidate must achieve a total of 10 points to pass this station and be awarded all points in the shaded, bold areas. Unacceptable performance or failure to complete any task in the shaded, bold areas constitutes a failure of the station. No partial points shall be awarded. 02/20/2003