Ever wonder what that tool is used for? This page will give you a brief explination of some common tools that Firefighters use.

Common Fire Department Equipment
Manifold-Used with large hose to get 2 or more additional smaller/medium size hose lines. Monitor/Deck Gun-Used to Deliver a large volume of water.
Combination Nozze-Can produce different types of water patterns, each pattern has its pro's and con's. Pike Pole- Used for pulling, ex. ceiling's,wall's,debris, etc.Firefighters are creative with tools
Smoke Ejector-Used to help get the smoke out of a building after fire is out. Hallagan Bar-Used for prying, puncturing, forcing, again, firefighters can be creative when need be.
Spanner Wrench- Used to tighten and loosen fire hose. Some of these wrenches have a natural gas tank shut off built into them. Hydrent Wrench-Used to open and close fire hydrent valves.
Portable Dump Tank-This gets filled at the scene by tankers, while the onscene pumper pumps from the portable tank, these tanks can hold upto 4000 Gallons. Rescue Hammer-Used to break windows and to cut seat belts.
Glas-Master-Used in Motorvehicle accidents to remove windows if needed. This saw produces quick clean cuts with minimal debris. Biel Tool- With this small but powerful tool you can pry,cut, and force.


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