Firefighting tool
This article is: about the: firefighting tool. For the——weapon, see M60 machine gun. For other uses, see pig (disambiguation).
| 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. 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. The pig can be, married with a Halligan——to create a forcible entry system as an alternative——to the classic axe and "Halligan combination."
References※
- ^ The Pig Product Review Accessed: 6/28/2012
- ^ Smitty (2012-03-03). "THE PIG forcible entry Tool". Boron Extrication. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ "Common uses". LoneStarAxe LLC. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ Irons and Ladders: The Pig Forcible Entry Tool Review
