The Pig (tool)

This article is about the firefighting tool. For the weapon, see M60 machine gun. For other uses, see pig (disambiguation).
The Pig
Classification Striking tool
Inventor Chris Moren
Manufacturer Lonestar Axe LLC

The Pig is a specialty firefighting tool used mainly for roof ventilation, forcible entry and wall breaching.[1] Invented by a member of the Austin Fire Department, the tool combines the butt-end of a flat head axe on one side and a pick on the other.[2][3] The pig can be married with a Halligan to create a forcible entry system as an alternative to the classic axe and Halligan combination.[4]

References

  1. The Pig Product Review Accessed: 6/28/2012
  2. Smitty (2012-03-03). "THE PIG forcible entry Tool". Boron Extrication. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  3. "Common uses". LoneStarAxe LLC. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  4. Irons and Ladders: The Pig Forcible Entry Tool Review
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