Mad Props & Tool Tactics

Mad Props Fabrication LLC & Fire Maul

Date: July 23 or 24 (1-Day Class)
Class Time: 0800-1700
Location: TBA
PPE: TBA

*Includes two (4-hr) segments presented in AM/PM sessions.

Mad Props - Respectful Entry
Mad Props Fabrication LLC

An intensive, hands-on training session providing focused instruction on respectful entry techniques—from least invasive to fully destructive methods.

This course features seven interactive stations, each designed to develop critical entry skills and tactics.

By the end of the class, participants will have gained the knowledge and experience necessary to perform as a competent and confident entry specialist.

Tool Tactics - All Irons FE
Fire Maul Tools


A comprehensive dive into modern day FE tools and how capabilities and design will drive both modern and traditional tactics for fast and efficient forcible entry.

This HOT FE class will take students through systematic approaches to both inward and outward swinging doors. Students will learn the fundamentals of attacking all doors and be able to progressively increase difficulty using the systematic approach designed to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Students will be able to try a wide range of both traditional and non-traditional irons from current manufactures. Students will then be taken through challenging situational FE reps to include close quarters, drop bars, low visibility, and end stairwell challenges.

After completing this training, students will have a better understanding of not only FE, but how to maximize use of their tools and their own physical and mental capacity.

Tool Selection
Positively identify tool features, physics, working ends and respective MA

Striking Tools

  • Force = Mass x Speed. MASS > SPEED

  • Centralized mass & striking faces

  • Blade shape and shoulder retention

Halligan

  • Dimensions and MA / how to calculate MA

  • Working tips, prioritize highest MA

  • Forks catalyst for Adz roll

Inward Swinging - Systematic Approach
Door size up, attacking low starts rigidity assessment, create GAP, take fastest route to lever behind jamb, continue GAP up to lock. GAP SET FORCE fallback technique if large low gap not attained. Low frontal attacks keep most maneuvers inline with door for increased close quarters effectiveness.

START LOW - Shore Progress

  • Toe / boot - maintain until GAP captured

  • GAP low with Adz apx 12-14” below lock. CAPTURE.

  • Initiate fork progression behind jamb, ramp up to Adz roll next to lock / locks.

  • Roll before you throw and finishing maneuvers.

Outward Swinging - Cheat with Leverage
Initiate lower level attack at apx hip height below lock allowing for capture if needed. Feel stop contact, scoop door vs crush. Full drive before lever action. Cheat when you have room.

Body Positioning - Feel the bar, feel the door

  • Tool and body positioned to straight drive and receptive feedback to identify stop contact.

  • How to actively pull on forks while driving around stop.

  • Full drive. Attempt force with controlled explosive motion or jump to leverage extension.

  • Adz roll and finishing techniques.