Halligan tool

Blue · March 04, 2007, 12:27:22 PM

Does anyone know the tool in the subject line as it is named here?

Believe it or not, I can't find a reference to this tool anywhere in the MFS recruit development folder, it refers only to the Hooligan tool. I feel a bit sad for Mr Halligan that as the creator of this nifty little device his name has been forgotten as the bastardised (yet completely apt :-D) name Hooligan it seems has taken over.

RescueHazmat · March 04, 2007, 12:59:04 PM

Halligan Bar/Tool ... Too many ' tools ' call it a hooligan.. When will they ever learn.. :?

bittenyakka · March 04, 2007, 04:30:37 PM

I know it as both

Scania_1 · March 04, 2007, 04:40:41 PM

I believe there are some slight variations of this tool, hence the differing names.

Blue · March 04, 2007, 07:01:17 PM

Quote from: ath on March 04, 2007, 04:40:41 PM
I believe there are some slight variations of this tool, hence the differing names.

Serious? So you're telling me the tool MFS uses may actually be a different thing called a Hooligan tool and a variation on the tool that Halligan invented?

RescueHazmat · March 04, 2007, 08:19:29 PM

I believe the tool is a Halligan.. People some how got the hooligan name from somewhere (probably american TV or COPS or something..).. The original tool is a Halligan.

Footy · March 04, 2007, 10:37:16 PM

I reckon people picked up the name, cos your prett much actin like a hooligan to use it and get into a structure.
Imagine how poor old Mr Halligan feels with all these fire fighters playing with his tool everyday? :evil:

mengcfs · March 05, 2007, 08:36:58 AM

:-D

Mike · March 05, 2007, 10:55:10 AM

great picture.... :-D

Hicksflat14 · March 05, 2007, 03:35:44 PM

Yes its known as a hooligan or halligan tool but can also be referred to as rapid entry tool. In the country areas they are referred to as a metal stick with pointy ends and a can opener.
Unlike other brigades that have them, there are no tools in hickflat brigade.

Footy · March 05, 2007, 03:43:00 PM

So no branches, hoses, rakehoes?
Wow imagine driving to a fire with lights and sirens ang getting there to just watch... :-P

LOL

CFS_Firey · March 05, 2007, 03:43:38 PM

Quote from: Hicksflat14 on March 05, 2007, 03:35:44 PM
Unlike other brigades that have them, there are no tools in hickflat brigade.

Tools are part of standard stowage, talk to your equipment officer and see if he can get some for you. :P

Footy · March 05, 2007, 03:45:09 PM

If you are hard up for tools i'm sure certain regions around the state can send you some of their excess...

Scania_1 · March 05, 2007, 03:45:58 PM

Thats cause Hicks Flat doesnt exist. Just a figment of his imagination.

RescueHazmat · March 05, 2007, 05:37:56 PM

Quote from: ath on March 05, 2007, 03:45:58 PM
Thats cause Hicks Flat doesnt exist. Just a figment of his imagination.

REALLY ! :-o

... Axe and a halligan.. What more could you need.. 8-)

Footy · March 05, 2007, 06:04:55 PM

hmmm... Water??!!

RescueHazmat · March 05, 2007, 06:33:16 PM

You use water... ??

Maybe thats what im doing wrong.

Footy · March 05, 2007, 06:59:32 PM

well, technically if you were going to a RCR, then you wouldnt necessarily need the H20...
AOK?

2090 · March 10, 2007, 02:15:29 PM

I think you'll find the Hooligan tool is the cheap version of the Halligan, being of a three piece, pinned consturction, rather than being a single forged piece.

The proper and more expensive Halligan, is much less likely to break when attempting to force entry.

SA Firey · March 19, 2007, 01:06:57 AM

Rake hoe and a box of matches :-P

Camo · March 19, 2007, 08:38:40 AM

Halligan or Hooligan....dont know what either of these are.

Apparently we dont have the need for one?

SA Firey · May 17, 2007, 01:50:35 AM

Quote from: Camo on March 19, 2007, 08:38:40 AM
Halligan or Hooligan....dont know what either of these are.

Apparently we dont have the need for one?

Size 10 Firemans boot works quicker up there :-P