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Fire Tools

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Luke Riddle

Introduction to Firefighting

Anderson 1 & 2 CTC

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Axes in the Fire Service

  • Axes have been used throughout the history of the fire service
  • Two different types of axes used in the fire service; pick head axe and the flat head axe
  • Used for forcing doors, breaking windows, and opening up walls and ceilings

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Pick head Axe

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Flat Head Axe

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Historical Pick Head Axes

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Halligan Bar

  • Developed by Hugh Halligan of the FDNY in the 1940’s
  • It’s a multipurpose prying tool consisting of a claw (or fork), a blade (or adze) and a pick. 
  • Designed to pound, puncture, pry, twist and cut all types of barriers
  • Nicknamed “The Universal Key”

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Halligan Bar

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Halligan Bar

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Marriage Set/Irons

  • A marriage set consists of a halligan bar interlocked with a flat head axe or occasionally a TNT tool, connected by a Velcro strap.
  • Marriage sets are the most commonly used method of forcible entry.

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Marriage Set/Irons

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Forcible Entry Video

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Pike Pole

  • Can be traced back to the Ancient Romans
  • Varies in lengths from 3-16 feet
  • Used for opening up ceilings, venting windows, and finding hidden fire in hard to reach places

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Pike Pole

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1600’s Pike Pole

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Pike Pole Video

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Other Variations of Hooks

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Drywall/Sheetrock Hook

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San Francisco Hook

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New York Roof Hook

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Trash Hook

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TNT Tool

  • The TNT Tool is a combination of five tools: axe, ram, pry tool, hammer, and a d-ring pike pole
  • Invented by two Denver firefighters, Mark Trujillo and Robert Terry who felt that they needed a better all purpose tool.

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TNT Tool

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Bolt Cutters

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Pry Bar

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Crowbar

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Sledge Hammer

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K-12 Saw

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K12 Saw Video

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Vent Saw

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Vent Saw Video

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Ground Ladders

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Roof Ladder

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Roof Ladder

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Extension Ladder

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Attic Ladder

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Attic Ladder

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Fog Nozzle

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Smooth Bore Nozzle with Stack Tips

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Hose Stream Video

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Deck Gun/Master Stream

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Deck Gun Video

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Piercing Nozzle

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Cellar Nozzle

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Cellar Nozzle Video

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Fire Hose

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Double Male/Double Female

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Reducer

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Gate Valve

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Gated Wye

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Hose Clamp

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Hose Clamp Video

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Hose Jacket

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Spanner and Hydrant Wrenches

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Salvage Covers

  • Used to cover furniture to prevent further smoke, heat, or water damage
  • Made of either canvas duck or vinyl polyester
  • Flame retardant

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Salvage Covers

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Positive Pressure Ventilation Fan

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Smoke Ejector Fan

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Questions???