Window Bar System

$500

In most settings, window bars are more of a deterrent than an actual fortification. While there are places where window bars can be substantially built as an obstacle, for the most part, window bars on occupied residential and multi-family dwellings are designed to intimidate criminals from an attempt. We are not criminals and we should not be intimidated.

Firefighters need to be made aware of the weak points in the window bar systems and train to attack them, the fasteners, lag screws, wedge anchors simple pins are some of the most common and they are easily defeated with conventional methods. The window bar prop provides a tool to develop your conventional methods to defeating window bars. You can use anything to practice cutting methods. An actual frame at height with realistic resistance develops sound skill sets.

Follow the link below to watch videos of the prop in use on a container building.

As the foundational message of forcible entry is “try before you pry” this prop provides you with the training to “try before you cut”. Then you encounter window bars and coverings it is a good idea to bring a forcible entry saw with you or call for one. In the meantime, or absence of a saw, a quick size up may reveal to you that conventional methods and standard tools can defeat them.

Disclaimer - It is recommended to only use 1”x2” wood with a minimum of 2” of exposed wood between the prop and the mount to ensure appropriate resistance and prevent tool damage.