During overhaul, firefighters discovered the claw tool. As the story goes in FDNY history, bank robbers set fire to a bank to cover their tracks.

It had a claw on one end and forks on the other. The claw tool was heavy, hard to use, and hard to strike with because of an off-center striking surface.

A few years after he joined the fire service, the FDNY adopted its first modern pry bar, the claw tool (photo 1). For 43 years, Chief Halligan devoted himself to the fire service, having served in all bureaus of the department and having risen to the rank of deputy chief. In 1916, Hugh Halligan was appointed to the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) and served until 1959. Courtesy of Rise Above Fire Training, LLC. Our inventory changes often so be sure to check our website regularly for new listings, service and fire truck part specials and industry news.(1) Claw tool. Please use the links below view the specifics of each used tool &or equipment for the individual item for sale. The exact tools & equipment needed will depend upon the method of entry and the type of obstacle. Many techniques can be used to gain entry into secured structures. Also fire extinguishers and communication equipment of a wide variety. Fire fighting equipment ranges from a fire fighters gear to fitted systems in a building.

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They also vary in types, capacity, size, quality, duration of intended use. A variety are available depending on the methods used, purpose, user and location. There are a number of different kinds of fire fighting equipment. Used firefighting tools, equipment and new parts for sale are used for fire fighting by trained fire fighters, or a user at the scene of a fire.

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