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'''The Pig''' is a [[firefighting]] tool used mainly for roof ventilation and [[forcible entry]]. It was invented by a member of the [[Austin Fire Department]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Posted by Smitty |url=http://boronextrication.com/2012/03/the-pig-forcible-entry-tool/ |title=THE PIG forcible entry Tool |publisher=Boron Extrication |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> The tool combines the butt-end of a flat head axe on one side and a pick on the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lonestaraxellc.com/use-the-pig/ |title=Uses |publisher=LoneStarAxe LLC |date= |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> The pig can be married with a [[halligan bar|Halligan]] to create a forcible entry system as an alternative to the classic axe and Halligan combination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-fire-expo-features-newest-firefighting-tools-20120220,0,2790503.story |title=Expo features newest firefighting tools - KSWB |publisher=Fox5sandiego.com |date=2012-02-20 |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> |
'''The Pig''' is a [[firefighting]] tool used mainly for roof ventilation and [[forcible entry]].<ref<[http://firstduetackle.com/2012/06/07/the-pig-product-review/ The Pig Product Review] Accessed: 6/28/2012</ref> It was invented by a member of the [[Austin Fire Department]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Posted by Smitty |url=http://boronextrication.com/2012/03/the-pig-forcible-entry-tool/ |title=THE PIG forcible entry Tool |publisher=Boron Extrication |date=2012-03-03 |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> The tool combines the butt-end of a flat head axe on one side and a pick on the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lonestaraxellc.com/use-the-pig/ |title=Uses |publisher=LoneStarAxe LLC |date= |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> The pig can be married with a [[halligan bar|Halligan]] to create a forcible entry system as an alternative to the classic axe and Halligan combination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-fire-expo-features-newest-firefighting-tools-20120220,0,2790503.story |title=Expo features newest firefighting tools - KSWB |publisher=Fox5sandiego.com |date=2012-02-20 |accessdate=2012-04-30}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:28, 9 June 2012
The Pig is a firefighting tool used mainly for roof ventilation and forcible entry.<ref<The Pig Product Review Accessed: 6/28/2012</ref> It was invented by a member of the Austin Fire Department.[1] The tool combines the butt-end of a flat head axe on one side and a pick on the other.[2] The pig can be married with a Halligan to create a forcible entry system as an alternative to the classic axe and Halligan combination.[3]
References
- ^ Posted by Smitty (2012-03-03). "THE PIG forcible entry Tool". Boron Extrication. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ "Uses". LoneStarAxe LLC. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ "Expo features newest firefighting tools - KSWB". Fox5sandiego.com. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
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