Roof Hook Firefighter

This is a compilation of youtube videos addressing how to use a ny roof hook.

Roof hook firefighter.

We are the original developers of the new york roof hook. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. When he got to the top he sounded the roof with his hook as he walked toward the area over the garage. Emerging from the fire department of new york this tool is designed for roof operations when trying to accomplish.

Our hook has been around for over 25 years of successful service as the official hook of the fdny. By marrying the tools together the firefighter can then carry the two together with a single hand freeing the other to carry a ground ladder t i c saw or any other tool the situation may call for. T 4 firefighter 1 followed the captain up the ladder with a chainsaw and was about 10 to 12. The firefighter roof hook is one of the most versatile firefighter tools.

Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available. I used this video in a budget request at my department to help justify the purc. If it doesn t say fire hooks unlimited aka farrell hook on the head it is a copycat product not meeting the spec s of the fire department city of new york fdny. Halligans pry tools fire department hooks fire department axes shovels brooms rakes rescue tools forcible entry tools wildland tools spanner and hydrant wrenches door chocks wedges firefighter hand tools seatbelt cutters edged tools multi tools window punches lockout tools hammers mallets bolt cable cutters saws and power tools tire.

The roof hook is another favorite tool of the truck company firefighter.