Developed in the 1940s by fdny deputy chief hugh halligan the tool is composed of a long shaft with two triangular shaped ends jutting in opposite directions.
New york roof hook history.
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.
We are the original developers of the new york roof hook.
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The short lengths are for going up fire escapes and scuttles to the roof.
New york roof hook developed with the fdny research and development division.
The all purpose head aircraft steel chisel end and celtex grip make up the new york roof hook.
The new york roof hook is a firefighting tool used for multiple purposes including pulling and prying.
New york roof hook the name it is sold under by fire hooks unlimited.
The chisel end is used as a prying tool for scuttle hatches and roof doors.
Topside the new york roof hook is a force multiplier.
Every pitch and facet of this tool has.