Good Morning Fellow FireFighters, Tool of the day : HALLIGAN BAR The Halligan Bar is one of the most popular prying tools used in the fire service. It is primarily used for forcible entry but its uses are limitless. It comes in a variety of lengths; the most common is 36”. The ACFD uses the 30”, 36” and 48” models. When the Halligan Bar is paired with the flat-head axe it is called the “irons”. The Halligan Bar is the most versatile hand tool in the fire service, and can be utilized for prying, breaching, striking, pulling, and just about any other necessary function in the fire department. In the context of forcible entry, the bar can be safely used with either one or two firefighters, depending on the techniques that are used. Inspection The Halligan Bar should be inspected for damage during morning checkouts. If the Bar is rusty, it should be cleaned with a wire brush or a wire wheel. If the Bar has dirt, mud, or drywall on it, it should be cleaned with soap and water prior to the wire brush. If the beveled ends of the forks or Adz have metal burrs, use a handheld metal file to remove the burrs until smooth, ensuring that the profile of the beveled end is maintained. Instructions for Use It is important to note that the instructions contained on this page are very basic and generic. The uses of the Halligan Bar are limited only by the operator’s imagination. Do not feel as though you are restricted to following the steps below when using this tool during firefighting operations. Conventional Forcible Entry: Inward Swinging Door Identify the construction and the door’s direction of travel (inward/outward swinging, right/left opening) Ensure that the door is locked Check the door for heat Shock the door by striking with the Halligan Bar (middle, low, and high) Gap the door by using the Adz end of the Bar (gap down for right hand door, gap up for left hand door) Place the forks of the Bar in the gap with the bevel facing towards the door Have your partner use either the flathead axe or the sledge to set the forks between the door and the jamb (“Strike”, “Drive”, “Stop”) Sharply pry towards the door to defeat the locks and open the door If the locks still hold, use a secondary method to recover (chock, axe, Adz behind the frame, etc) As soon as the locks are defeated and the door is forced, secure it immediately by pulling it shut with the Halligan Bar set1 set2 set3 force Conventional Forcible Entry: Outward Swinging Door Identify the construction and the door’s direction of travel (inward/outward swinging, right/left opening) Ensure that the door is locked Check the door for heat Shock the door by striking with the Halligan Bar (middle, low, and high) Gap the door by using the Adz end of the Bar Place the forks of the Bar in the gap with the bevel facing towards the jamb, OR place the Adz end of the Bar in the gap Have your partner use either the flathead axe or the sledge to set the tool between the door and the jamb (“Strike”, “Drive”, “Stop”) Sharply pry away from the door to defeat the locks and open the door If the locks still hold, use a secondary method to recover (chock, switch forks/Adz, etc) As soon as the locks are defeated and the door is forced, secure it immediately by pushing it shut, being careful not to accidentally re-lock the door outwards1 outwards2
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:35:21 +0000
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