Name three common forcible entry tools and their primary use.

• A. Halligan bar (prying and leverage), flathead axe (breaching and forcing), sledgehammer (forging/busting locks and doors).
• B. Crowbar, hammer, and chisel for decoration.
• C. Bolt cutters, sawzall, and screwdriver.
• D. Torpedo buoy, pickaxe, and trowel.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is knowing three common forcible entry tools and what each is best used for. The Halligan bar is a multipurpose tool designed for prying and leverage; firefighters use it to wedge, pryframes, and jimmy doors or windows open. The flathead axe is the breaching tool—its blade and pick allow cutting through wood, breaking hinges, and defeating barriers in doors or walls. The sledgehammer provides heavy, direct blows to create a breach when lighter tools won’t suffice, useful for pounding through doors, locks, or reinforced components.

Together, these three cover the typical entry approach: gain leverage, breach the barrier, and apply force to finish the entry. Other options include tools not suited to entry tasks or items not used in firefighting, so they don’t fit the scenario.