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Firefighters rely on a range of hand tools to force entry, open up concealed spaces, ventilate structures, and conduct overhaul.  While the fire hook is one of the most versatile tools on the rig, ...

Your fire hook is more than a demolition tool—it’s an extension of your reach, your leverage, and your safety.  But without regular care, even the toughest hook will wear down, rust out, or fail yo...

A fire hook is far more than a glorified pike pole. Used correctly, it’s a multi-purpose extension of your hands—good for opening roofs, clearing ceilings, probing for structural weakness, and even...

When a roof is ready to give way or smoke is banking down a hallway, the hook you put in your hands matters just as much as the saw or Halligan on the rig. Yet many departments buy hooks piecemeal...

When you're sizing up a scene, the right hook can make all the difference. Whether you're pulling ceilings, breaking windows, or searching for fire extension, having the right hook in your hands gi...

A Personal Escape System (PES) is a critical lifeline for firefighters when everything else fails — but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. For maximum effectiveness, PES training must be fully integrate...

When it comes to firefighter survival, your Personal Escape System (PES) is one of the most critical tools you carry. But having it isn’t enough — you need to know how to use it correctly, under pr...

When was the last time you inspected your personal escape system? If your answer isn’t “within the past month,” then it’s time to treat that gear like the lifeline it is. Proper inspection, care, a...

Nothing on the fireground is more unsettling than realizing your primary exit is gone. That’s why you carry a Personal Escape System (PES) and—more importantly—why you drill with it until using it...