For fire departments, training divisions, academies, and public safety organizations, forcible-entry training is more than a skill-building exercise. It is preparation for the moments when seconds matter, conditions are unpredictable, and firefighters need confidence in their tools, technique, and teamwork. That is why the list of current owners of the Firehouse Innovations Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System is such a powerful statement about the product’s reputation in the fire service.
Firehouse Innovations’ current owners page states that there are over 3,500 doors in use, with the list updated on May 10, 2026. The page includes owners throughout the United States and beyond, ranging from municipal fire departments and volunteer departments to fire academies, training centers, military installations, federal agencies, and law enforcement organizations. (firehouseinnovations.com)
A Training Door Trusted Across the Fire Service
The Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System was designed for one purpose: to help firefighters train realistically and repeatedly on the types of doors they may face in real-life emergencies. According to Firehouse Innovations, the patented door system allows members to practice techniques for inward-opening doors, outward-opening doors, left-hand and right-hand swinging doors, metal jambs, wood jambs, and forcible-entry work using traditional tools such as the halligan, flathead axe, maul, Hydra-Ram, and rabbit tool. (firehouseinnovations.com)
That versatility matters. A firefighter who only trains on one door swing, one jamb type, or one resistance setup may not be fully prepared for the variety of entry challenges found in apartment buildings, private homes, commercial buildings, roof bulkheads, high-security doors, and other structures. Firehouse Innovations emphasizes that repeated practice on the Multi-Force door can help improve forcible-entry efficiency, giving firefighters better odds when fast access is needed. (firehouseinnovations.com)
More Than 3,500 Doors in Use
One of the strongest trust signals for Firehouse Innovations is the scale of its owner base. The company’s owners page asks, “How Can You Go Wrong with Over 3,500 Doors In Use?” and then provides a long list of current owners of the Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System. (firehouseinnovations.com)
This type of owner list is valuable because it shows that the product is not just a concept or a niche training prop. It is being used by departments and agencies across many environments. The list includes local fire departments, regional fire training facilities, fire academies, military fire services, federal agencies, sheriff’s offices, police departments, colleges, and public safety training programs. That variety shows how broadly forcible-entry training applies across emergency response and public safety operations.
For departments evaluating a new training prop, seeing other respected agencies and training institutions using the same system can build confidence. Fire service equipment purchases are often based on durability, realism, long-term value, ease of use, and proven performance. A large national owner base helps reinforce that the Multi-Force Door has become a trusted piece of training equipment for departments that take hands-on forcible-entry training seriously.
From Major Cities to Volunteer Departments
A closer look at the owners list shows how wide the adoption is. The page includes major metropolitan agencies, smaller city departments, volunteer fire departments, county training centers, military bases, and educational fire science programs. For example, the owners page lists agencies such as Alabama Fire College, Anchorage Fire Department, City of Phoenix Fire Department, CAL Fire Training Center locations, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Diego Fire Rescue Department, and many others. (firehouseinnovations.com)
That range is important because different agencies have different needs. A large city department may use the door in a formal academy or training division where many firefighters rotate through repeated evolutions. A volunteer department may need a durable prop that can be used for scheduled drills and mutual-aid training. A college or fire academy may use the system to introduce students to proper technique before they enter the field. The Multi-Force Door’s broad owner base suggests that the system can fit many different training environments.
Why Realistic Forcible-Entry Training Matters
Firehouse Innovations explains that faster forcible entry can help get water on the fire faster, and faster water application can help save lives and property. (firehouseinnovations.com) That message is at the heart of why departments invest in training equipment. Forcible entry is not just about opening a door. It is about coordinated fireground operations, communication, tool placement, body mechanics, decision-making, and knowing when to move from one method to another.
The Multi-Force Door also offers resistance options that allow departments to create different training conditions. Firehouse Innovations notes that resistance can vary from light to medium to heavier resistance, and that when the door is forced, the wood resistance often allows for secondary forcing methods. This helps instructors teach firefighters that there may be a Plan A, Plan B, and additional options when forcing a door. (firehouseinnovations.com)
Built for Repetition, Mobility, and Department Use
One major advantage of a dedicated training door is repeatability. Firefighters need to practice skills over and over, from both strong and weak sides, with different tool positions and different door conditions. Firehouse Innovations highlights the importance of its two-door design because it allows firefighters to train on both left-hand and right-hand swinging doors. The company explains that gapping and spiking techniques can change depending on the door swing, making the two-door feature especially valuable for realistic training. (firehouseinnovations.com)
The system is also designed with practical department use in mind. Firehouse Innovations states that the door can be assembled in about five minutes, broken down quickly, and transported in a pickup truck or van. The fully assembled system weighs approximately 770 pounds but can be disassembled into six parts for transport. (firehouseinnovations.com) For departments that share training equipment across stations or bring props to regional training events, that mobility can be a major benefit.
The company also offers a wheel system that is compatible with existing and new blue door systems. Firehouse Innovations says the wheel attachment was created after many customers requested a way to make the Multi-Force Door easier to move, and that one person can attach or remove the wheel system in minutes. (firehouseinnovations.com)
A Product with Fire Service Credibility
Firehouse Innovations also notes that the Multi-Force Door is made in the USA, uses wood as the force material, and is protected by U.S. patent numbers US 8,408,917 B2 and US 8,926,332 B2. (firehouseinnovations.com) The company’s website also states that the system has been used by the New York City Fire Department as an official training door and that Firehouse Innovations is registered with SAM.gov. (firehouseinnovations.com)
For departments purchasing training equipment, those details matter. Agencies need equipment that can withstand repeated use, provide realistic training value, and come from a manufacturer that understands the fire service. The long list of current owners helps show that Firehouse Innovations has earned trust across the industry.
Join the Growing List of Multi-Force Door Owners
The owners of the Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System represent a broad community of firefighters, instructors, departments, academies, and public safety professionals committed to better training. From large fire departments to smaller volunteer agencies, the common goal is the same: prepare firefighters to force the door efficiently, safely, and confidently when the call comes in.
With more than 3,500 doors in use, Firehouse Innovations has built more than a training prop. It has built a proven platform for repetition, realism, and readiness. For departments looking to improve forcible-entry skills, expand hands-on training, or give members more confidence with real-world entry challenges, the Multi-Force Door continues to stand out as one of the most trusted options in the fire service.
Ready to learn more? Visit Firehouse Innovations to view the Multi-Force Door System, explore current owners, and request a quote for your department or training facility.