Multi-Use Hand Tools

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Barricade tape- uses 3 types of tape to indicate: red tape= full PPE hot zone, yellow= fire line do not cross and chevron = absolutely no one enters the area regardless of PPE or training

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Strobe lights

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Traffic cones - collapsible ones are found on aerials. Solid ones on engines

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Triangle road flares

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Lino knife - also called a banana knife or hook axe. Is a small knife that has a short, stiff blade with a curved point and a handle. Is used to cut linoleum or other sheet materials such as wood panelling, veneer and sheet mica. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Slip Joint Pliers- configured similarly to a common or linesman pliant but their pivot point of fulcrum can be moved to increase the size range of their jaw. Used for gripping or bending hardware, nuts and bolts. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Pipe Wrench- is a wrench that is designed to turn threaded pipe and pipe fittings for assembly (tightening) or disassembly (loosening). We have 10” (TOOLBOX) and 18” (STANDPIPE BAG) aluminum pipe wrench .

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Screwdriver Single Tip- has a handle, shaft and tip used for screwing and unscrewing screws. Two most common are the simple “blade-type” for slotted screws and Phillips. Located in TOOLBOX

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Needle or Long Nose Pliers- both cutting and holding pliers. They are useful for reaching into small areas where cables or other materials become stuck or unreadable with fingers or other means. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Linesman Heavy Duty Side Cutting Pliers- used mainly in the electrical trade for stripping or cutting wire or cable. Also gripping, twisting, bending or crimping. Have beveled cutting edge and tapered nose which can be used to ream out conduit openings and junction box holes. Located in TOOLBOX

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Allen Wrenches - one of the simplest wrenches to use. Small L-shaped wrench with six sides. It has a hexagonal head at each end, used to turn bolts and screws having hexagonal sockets. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Adjustable Wrench (crescent wrench) - comes in a range of sizes from 4 to 24 inches. Having one moveable jaw adjusted by a screw to allow the head to fit various sizes of nuts, bolts, etc. located in the TOOLBOX

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Channel Lock (multi-groove pliers)- often used for gripping irregularly shaped objects. They can be used for clamping materials. Commonly used for holding and turning nuts and bolts. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Cold Chisel- tool is forged to shape, hardened and tempered at the cutting edge, used for cutting cold metals (not used in conjunction with heating torches). You want to use a ball-peen hammer (do not use a claw hammer- the head is not tempered for hitting hard metal and could chip) Located in the TOOLBOX

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Utility Knife- a knife with a small sharp retractable blade, designed to cut wood, cardboard and other materials. Has an internal compartment which stores additional replacement blades. Located in the VEHICLEX TOOLBELT and TOOLBOX

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Tin Snips- designed to cut straight and wide curves as well as trim sheet metal or softer materials. Can cut aluminum up to 18 gauge and mild steel up to 24 garage or stainless steel up to 26 gauge. Located in TOOLBOX

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Scissors - heavy duty handle and blade cuts various types of materials; including clothing fabric, metal and metal/foam splints . Located in the medical bag and VEHICLEX BELT

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Side Cutters- used to cut wire and the leads of components in electronics. Are located in the TOOLBOX, HIGH-RISE appliance kit and VEHICLEX toolbelt

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VehicleX Tool Belt

Contains:
Multi-groove pliers (channel lock)
Felt marker
Large flathead screwdriver
Medical scissors
Life hammer
Side cutters
Duct tape
Utility knife

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Woodland Appliance Kit

Contains :
Two 100 ft of 1 inch hose
Two 50 ft of 1 inch hose
Two 25 mm brass nozzles
Two 25 mm male x 38 mm solid adapter
Two 25 mm gated wye

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Hand saw - for wood. Also known as panel saw. There are 2 types of- the Rip saw or Cross cut saw.
Rip saw- used for cutting with the grain (parallel) designed to cut on the push stroke and not the pull stroke.
Cross cut - used for cutting with the grain (perpendicular) designed to cut on both push and pull stroke. Located on RESCUE APPARATUS

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Hack saw- a fine-toothed saw mainly used for cutting metal but extremely effective at cutting windshields (laminated glass). Cuts on the push stroke. Located in the CRASH KIT

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Multi-Bit Screwdriver (Uni-Driver)
Located in TOOLBOX

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Rachet and Socket set- located on rescues

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Vice Grip (Locking Pliers) - stronger than ordinary pliers. Jaws do not close beyond set point and can apply considerable amount of force and once closed stay locked. Located in TOOLBOX

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Ball-Peen Hammer (machinists)- has 2 heads. Flat head used for striking punches and chisels. Round head used for peening (surface hardening by impact), working on metal or rounding off edges of metal pins and fasteners. Heads are made of annealed heat treated forged high carbon steel. Located on RESCUES

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Claw hammer - primarily used in woodworking for driving nails into or pulling nails out of wood. Not suitable for hammering metal surfaces. Located in TOOLBOX

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Dead-Blow Hammer- specialized mallet. Used to minimize damage to struck surface with minimal elastic rebound. Heads can be solid or hollow, filled with sand or steel shot which helps distribute the energy of the strike. Located in HYDRANT BAG and in LOCKER #1

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Floor light

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Hand Cord Reels

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Portable Spotlight

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Show-Me Light

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Survivor Light

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Tripod Light

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Absorbent pads (leak sealing tools) -CFD carries 2 types: an oil only or hydrocarbon (white pad) known as hydrophobic. It does not absorb water. A universal pad (grey) and will absorb hydrocarbons and water known as hydrophilic. Located in the SPILL CLEANUP KIT

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Natural gas plugs (leak sealing tools)- there are 2 sizes, small and large. They screw into different size diameter openings of gas lines. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Vice grip shut off (locking pliers)- also known as natural gas shut off vice grips. Used to pinch close gas lines/hoses. Unique to CFD as they are modified by CFD shop. Located in the TOOLBOX

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Pick Head/Fire Axe- use for breaking down or cutting through parts of structures, pick side used for breaking down up of hard materials such as brick, concrete or hard clay. Located on the ENGINE

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Sledge Axe- (aka splitting maul) has 2 faces- a blade and a maul. Its wedge design allows for easy splitting. The maul hammer face allows for use as a sledgehammer and the breakup of dense material. Located on the RESCUE

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Lock Slot Sledge Axe- aka flat head axe. Much larger than the common flat head axe. Multipurpose axe used in forcible entry, oversized striking head and is slot to marry with the Halligan tool to make up the Irons Kit. Located on the APPARATUS

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Pry Axe with Tin Cutter - lightweight multi-purpose spam and ram forcible entry rescue tool designed to pry, enlarge openings, cut sheet metal and twist off locks and latches . Located on the ENGINE

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Sledgehammer- large and heavy dual flat faced hammer head attached to a long 1 m handle. This design allows the hammer to gain a great deal of momentum during the swing and deliver it over a wide area. Located on the RESCUES and ARIAL

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20” Dual Powered Ventilation Fan

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18” and 50” (15M) Spiral Ductings

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Misting Ring

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Misting Ring Installed on 20” Dual Powered Vent Fan - Supply with 19mm Forestry Hose

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24” Electric Ventilation Fan

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Shut-Off Water Key

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Shut-Off Hydrant Key

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Shut-Off Natural Gas Key

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S- Hooks

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Salvage Covers Canvas

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Salvage Covers Herculite

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Hall Runners

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Poly

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Lath

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Stapler

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Water vacuum

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Sump pump

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Sump Pump Pan

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Squeegee

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Hay Fork

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Pike Pole

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Trash Hook

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Corn Broom

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Push Broom

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Fire Broom

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Square Nose Shovel

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Round Nose Shovel (spade)

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Scoop Shovel

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X-Sorb

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Chains (rescue tool)

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Ropes- work rope, water rescue throw rope, kernmantle rescue rope

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Lift Bags

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Hi-Lift First Responder

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Jack-all-Jack and Hooks

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Thermal- Imaging Camera

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The Big Easy

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Hydraulic Spreader

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Hydraulic Shears

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Rescue 42 Strut

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Combi Tool and Power Plant

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Portable generators

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Mobile Generators

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Air Chisel

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Reciprocating Saw

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Chainsaw

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Rotary saw (k970, Husqvarna)

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Electric chainsaw (battery)

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Angle Grinder

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Bolt Cutters- used for cutting light chains, padlocks, bolts, heavy gauge wire and wire mesh. Located on the ENGINE

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6 ‘ NY Hook- all purpose tool is constructed of aircraft steel and features two working ends. One offset prying end and a chisel end for a whole host of foreground applications; forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul

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Halligan Tool- multipurpose forcible entry tool used for prying , punching and striking or twisting. Consists of a fork, blade or adze and a tapered pick. Most commonly married with the lock-slot sledge axe to make up the Irons Kit. Located on all apparatus, Engine

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Wrecking Bar- made of forged high carbon steel with one end flattened split to create a V for pulling nails curved so it can be used in a lever action. The other end is machined to chisel shape to be driven into small flat places then used to pry its end apart and demolition work. Located on the Engine

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Crate Bar- aka: flat pry bar approx 15” long made of heavy-duty steel and has beveled edges with nail slots at both ends. Bar provides ample leverage to remove nails, scrape and perform prying jobs including in VehicleX application (trim and panel removal). Located in TOOLBOX

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Pinch Point Pry Bar- designed with one tamper end and one pinch point end. Pinch point end is tapered wedge-like edge used to Penetrate tight spaces when used as a lever or pry bar. Located on the Engine