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Overview/Description of The Pig The Pig is an 8-pound striking tool that combines the butt-end of a flathead axe and the pick of a pick-head axe. With an additional two pounds over a traditional 6-pound firefighting axe, The Pig (rightfully) boasts that it is “eight pounds of...

The halligan is one of the most utilized pieces of equipment in the fire service. Since its creation, the halligan has shown itself to be the “Go To” tool. There are 4 simple modifications that will enhance your halligan. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes...

How does it affect what we do on the Fire Ground? In the previous article regarding understanding of Flow Path and how it works (Tactical Ventilation – Understanding the Flow Path Part 1) I talked about the need to understand what actually happens with the flow of air (good...

FF Rescue – Just What Does it Mean – Part 1 of 3 The Essential Components The primary function of today’s firefighter should be to survive. You wonder why I say that? Without survival you are not only a loss to the fire service but your family. So, how do we balance...