fire fighting axes

[wascaptain]

flat head paired with a pick head will get you in the fight.

seems a life time ago but these left with me when i retired.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I guessing council tools ?

 

[the gimp]

Who rolled the giant cheech and chonger?

 

[Square_peg]

flat head paired with a pick head will get you in the fight.

seems a life time ago but these left with me when i retired.

I’ve read that many firefighters prefer to use the poll of the flat head fire axe for opening roofs because the poll never gets stuck. What was your preference?

 

[Lyndino]

I’ve read that many firefighters prefer to use the poll of the flat head fire axe for opening roofs because the poll never gets stuck. What was your preference?

We used a chainsaw with a diamond coated chain. Used axes on walls. Pike poles for ceilings.
A little bit of water too.

 

[wascaptain]

ive have opened serveral roofs usings both axes and power equipment.
either way, swing a axe , work a pike pole or fire up a saw. it has to be done......NOW

hats off to all FFs and first responders here on the site.