NST Training presents Forcible Entry – Basics, a 4-hour hands-on training program designed for firefighters seeking practical, real-world forcible entry instruction.

This course focuses on building and reinforcing fundamental forcible entry skills through structured rotations and repetition. Students will operate in small groups through four training stations, emphasizing conventional forcible entry techniques, mechanical advantage, tool positioning, body mechanics, and door size-up.

Participants will train on inward and outward swinging doors, limited visibility considerations, and coordinated team operations. Instruction is built around realistic application and repeatable fundamentals that translate directly to the fireground.

Course Details

• Date: May 29, 2026
• Time: 0900 – 1300
• Duration: 4 Hours
• Location: Metro Richmond Flying Squad
  2101 Adkins Road
  Richmond, VA 23236
• Format: Hands-On Training (HOT)
• Class Size: Limited to 20 Students

Who Should Attend

This class is appropriate for:

• New firefighters developing foundational skills
• Engine or truck company members assigned the irons
• Firefighters seeking hands-on forcible entry training in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region
• Departments looking to strengthen conventional entry fundamentals