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Tools of the Trade : Firefighting Hand Tools and Their Use

Richard A. Fritz
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Tools of the Trade : Firefighting Hand Tools and Their Use

By Richard A. Fritz, Battalion Chief of Training (Ret.), High Point (NC) Fire Department

Each day, firefighters throughout the country use numerous tools for extrication, forcible entry, extinguishment, rescue, ventilation, overhaul, salvage, and other functions associated with the "job." Without the knowledge of how and when to use these tools, they become ineffective and a waste of space on the apparatus.

Each chapter:

  • Identifies the tool and its standard uses
  • Discusses special tool uses and in-house modifications
  • Points out the limitations of each tool

Written for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and anyone purchasing hand tools for the fire service.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Cutting tools
  • Prying tools
  • Striking tools
  • Poles
  • Personal tools
  • Several-in-one tools
  • Special purpose tools
  • Tool maintenance
  • Tool combinations
  • Tools on fire apparatus

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Additional Information
Format:
Softcover
Number of Pages:
177
Published Date:
199
ISBN:
9780912212623

Reviews

  • 5
    Excellent Knowledge Base

    Posted by Jeremy Harper on Jan 8th 2026

    I purchased this book years ago and still reference it today. It has a great amount of base knowledge of the tools we use to help the FF up to the Chief Officer make a decision on what tools to use all the way to assisting in what to purchase based on your needs.