Forcible Entry Techniques for Commercial Doors - HOT

  • October 23, 2025
  • 1:00pm-5:00pm
  • Oakville Fire Training Centre -- S Service Rd W, Oakville, ON L6L 5T7

Facilitated by Andrew Brassard

This class will focus on tough forcible entry issues that are found in commercial settings.

Forcing outward swinging doors that are steel and set in steel frames.

How to deal with high security padlocks that are common place in commercial buildings.

Forcing Drop Bars. Drop Bars are common on commercial buildings. This class will show students how to deal with these problems.

Requirements: Structural PPE. Including a helmet, eye protection, gloves, coat, pants, boots.

Andrew Brassard

Andrew Brassard is a full time firefighter in a medium size GTA fire Department with over 20 yrs of experience. He is also a volunteer firefighter in his home town. Andrew has taught many subjects including Forcible Entry all over Canada and the USA. Co-Owner of a company called Rescue Squad Ironworks, it is a company that manufactures fire training props.