The pig is a specialty firefighting tool used mainly for roof ventilation, forcible entry and wall breaching.[1] 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.[2][3] The pig can be married with a Halligan to create a forcible entry system as an alternative to the classic axe and Halligan combination.[4]
| Classification | Striking tool |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Chris Moren |
| Manufacturer | Lonestar Axe LLC |
References
edit- ^ 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