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January 13th, 2010 - 20:06
The Halligan provides versitility in what you can do with it. A ” Water Can” is good for fire containment till a hose line can be deployed and a “Box Light” is good for night and search operations.
January 13th, 2010 - 21:57
While I’m a battalion chief now’ after 23 years on the job, I’ve always been an engine guy. As a captain on E13 with the CFD for 7 years, I’ll take an axe. That’s how I rolled. I’m just sayin.
January 14th, 2010 - 08:57
Like Wayne above I spent my career on an engine until I was promoted to BC. Nineteen years in Brooklyn on engines (two in Manhattan) taught me the value of an axe. After I hit 27 years I learned the value of retirement!
January 14th, 2010 - 10:02
Ive always been an engine guy, but as a boss I’ve learned that making sure a box light comes off can prove valuable as well
January 15th, 2010 - 11:17
Two hands two tools, do not limit yourself to a tool. Place the axe and halligan together = irons, a shoulder strap or belt clip for the box light, and a hook in the other hand. The second person brings an extinguishing type device (hose, can, etc) and other tool that compliments your task at hand.
February 4th, 2010 - 03:24
If your Chief and Officers make the firefighters disciplined and stand “battle ready”, the senior man grabs the irons. His partner will take a box light and radio. The 2nd team grabs the can and hook. The “irons” team goes first, past the engine and forces entry. Then the “hook and can” team search for the main body of fire and report to the engine where the fire is. The can team assists with extinguishment. The irons team goes to the roof and vents. Then all companies do overhaul. You don’t wanna have to much to weigh you down and make you a mule. Carrying the irons, box light, 6 foot hook is gonna make you useless in stretching the line, and this is not a 1 person job.