Chapter 1 – Cutting Hand Tools
Chapter 1 – Cutting Hand Tools
Introduction
Chapter 1 Page 1
6 lb. Pickhead Axe
Chapter 1 Page 2
8 lb. Pickhead Axe
Chapter 1 Page 5
Pulaski Axe
Chapter 1 Page 13
ALL-AXX
Chapter 1 Page 14
Bolt Cutters
Chapter 1 Page 15
Chapter 2 – Cutting/Striking Hand Tools
Chapter 2 – Cutting/Striking Hand Tools
Introduction
Chapter 2 Page 19
6 lb. Flathead Axe
Chapter 2 Page 19
8 lb. Flathead Axe
Chapter 2 Page 21
The Lock Slot 8
Chapter 2 Page 24
Boxton Adze
Chapter 2 Page 25
The Pig
Chapter 2 Page 27
8 lb. Splitting Maul
Chapter 2 Page 29
Tactical Tool Tip – Axe Uses
Tactical Tool Tip – Mark Your Tools
Chapter 3 – Prying Hand Tools
Chapter 3 – Prying Hand Tools
Introduction
Chapter 3 Page 33
Pry Bar
Chapter 3 Page 34
Detroit Door Opener
Chapter 3 Page 37
Claw Tool
Chapter 3 Page 42
Kelly Tool
Chapter 3 Page 45
SanFrancisco Bar
Chapter 3 Page 48
Chicago Patrol Bar
Chapter 3 Page 51
Halligan Bar
Chapter 3 Page 54
Maximus Bar
Chapter 3 Page 61
Maximus Rex
Chapter 3 Page 61
Tactical Tool Tip – Halligan As A Striking Surface
Tactical Tool Tip – Searching With A Halligan
Chapter 4 – Striking Hand Tools
Chapter 4 – Striking Hand Tools
Introduction
Chapter 4 Page 67
Long-Handled Sledgehammer
Chapter 4 Page 68
Custom Short-Handled Sledgehammer
Chapter 4 Page 68
Chapter 5 – Poles
Chapter 5 – Poles
Introduction
Chapter 5 Page 74
National Pike Pole
Chapter 5 Page 85
Plaster Hook
Chapter 5 Page 86
Chicago Pike Pole
Chapter 5 Page 88
New York Pike Pole
Chapter 5 Page 90
San Francisco Pike Pole
Chapter 5 Page 93
Halligan Hook Pike Pole
Chapter 5 Page 95
Roofman’s Hook
Chapter 5 Page 98
Newark 44″
Chapter 5 Page 102
Multifunction Hook
Chapter 5 Page 103
Drywall Hook
Chapter 5 Page 106
EK Hook
Chapter 5 Page 109
Boston Rake
Chapter 5 Page 112
Clemens Hook
Chapter 5 Page 116
LA Trash Hook
Chapter 5 Page 117
Arrow Hook
Chapter 5 Page 123
Gatorback Hook
Chapter 5 Page 125
Dragonslayer
Chapter 5 Page 126
Tactical Tool Tip – Hook as a Striker
Chapter 6 – Personal Tools
Chapter 6 – Personal Tools
Introduction
Chapter 6 Page 129
Officer’s Halligan Hook
Chapter 6 Page 129
Officer’s Tool
Chapter 6 Page 131
The Rex Tool
Chapter 6 Page 133
J-Rod Rex Tool
Chapter 6 Page 134
The Lil Rex
Chapter 6 Page 135
Mini-Halligan Bar
Chapter 6 Page 135
Truckman’s Tool
Chapter 6 Page 138
Fencer’s Pliers
Chapter 6 Page 140
Modified Channel Lock Pliers
Chapter 6 Page 141
Leather Radio Strap
Chapter 6 Page 143
Truck Belt
Chapter 6 Page 144
Milwaukee Spanner Belt
Chapter 6 Page 147
Chocks
Chapter 6 Page 150
Cut Nail Chocks
Chapter 6 Page 150
The Bowring
Chapter 6 Page 158
The Scrench
Chapter 6 Page 159
Chapter 7 – Several-In-One-Tools
Chapter 7 – Several-In-One Tools
Introduction
Chapter 7 Page 163
TNT Tool (aka Denver Tool)
Chapter 7 Page 163
TNT Irons and Claw
Chapter 7 Page 165
TNT Axe
Chapter 7 Page 166
Shlammer by Fire Falcon
Chapter 7 Page 168
Forcible Entry Combo Grip by Fire Falcon
Chapter 7 Page 169
Stanley FatMax FuBar Forcible Entry Tool
Chapter 7 Page 171
Channellock Rescue Tools
Chapter 7 Page 172
Colorado Hook
Chapter 7 Page 173
The Tri-State Hook
Chapter 7 Page 174
The Downtown Hook
Chapter 7 Page 176
Denver Hook
Chapter 7 Page 177
Bi-coastal Hook
Chapter 7 Page 178
Pry Axe
Chapter 7 Page 179
Hux Bar
Chapter 7 Page 182
Chapter 8 – Special-Purpose Tools
Chapter 8 – Special-Purpose Tools
Introduction
Chapter 8 Page 185
Bam-Bam Tool
Chapter 8 Page 186
Hockey Puck Lock Breaker
Chapter 8 Page 189
A-Tool
Chapter 8 Page 192
J-Tool
Chapter 8 Page 195
K-Tool
Chapter 8 Page 196
Duck Billed Lock Breaker
Chapter 8 Page 199
Rabbit Tool
Chapter 8 Page 201
Roof Cutter
Chapter 8 Page 204
Shove Knives
Chapter 8 Page 206
Locking Pliers and Chain
Chapter 8 Page 208
Battering Ram
Chapter 8 Page 211
Hammerhead Pick
Chapter 8 Page 214
Rebar Window Breaker
Chapter 8 Page 216
Tactical Tool Tip – Duckbill Lock Breaker
Chapter 9 – Tool Maintenance
Chapter 9 – Tool Maintenance
Tool Maintenance
Chapter 9 Page 217
Chapter 10 – Tool Combinations
Chapter 10 – Tool Combinations
Tool Combinations
Chapter 10 Page 235
Tactical Tool Tip – Two Hands Two Tools
Chapter 11 – Tools On The Fire Apparatus
Chapter 11 – Tools On The Fire Apparatus
Introduction
Chapter 11 Page 249
Engine Companies
Chapter 11 Page 250
Truck Companies
Chapter 11 Page 252
Squad Companies
Chapter 11 Page 254
The Chief’s Buggy
Chapter 11 Page 255
Chapter 12 – Power Saws
Chapter 12 – Power Saws
Chainsaw
Chapter 12 Page 259
Reciprocating Saw
Chapter 12 Page 262
Portable Cut-Off Saw
Chapter 12 Page 263
Portable Rebar Cutter
Chapter 12 Page 265
Ring Cutter
Chapter 12 Page 266
Dremel Tool
Chapter 12 Page 267
Air Chisel
Chapter 12 Page 268
Rotary Saw
Chapter 12 Page 268
Tactical Tool Tip – Blade Safety
Tactical Tool Tip – Simple Saw Starting
Tactical Tool Tip – Cutting Metal with a Rotary Saw
Tactical Tool Tip – Cutting Wood With a Rotary Saw
Tactical Tool Tip – Reciprocal Saw Use
Chapter 13 – Blades and Chains
Chapter 13 – Blades and Chains
Introduction
Chapter 13 Page 272
Chainsaw Chain
Chapter 13 Page 272
Rotary Saw Blade
Chapter 13 Page 272