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hammock on Feb 4, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: NYC Fire Department Forcible Entry Manual (2006) [...

>trying the doorknob is indeed important advice

In CPR training they similarly tell you to check for responsiveness before beginning compressions. "Is he just sleeping?"

mindcrime on Feb 5, 2016 [–]

This is emphasized heavily in vehicle extrication training as well. No sense pulling out the hydraulic spreaders / cutters and shit, only to find out that the door would open from a nice sharp tug.

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