New york roof hook developed with the fdny research and development division.
New york roof hook history.
The new york roof hook is a firefighting tool used for multiple purposes including pulling and prying.
The short lengths are for going up fire escapes and scuttles to the roof.
The chisel end is used as a prying tool for scuttle hatches and roof doors.
Developed in the 1940s by fdny deputy chief hugh halligan the tool is composed of a long shaft with two triangular shaped ends jutting in opposite directions.
Every pitch and facet of this tool has.
Topside the new york roof hook is a force multiplier.
The all purpose head aircraft steel chisel end and celtex grip make up the new york roof hook.
New york roof hook the name it is sold under by fire hooks unlimited.
If it doesn t say fire hooks unlimited aka farrell hook on the head it is a copycat product not meeting the spec s of the fire department city of new york fdny.
The design of this tool has been refined over years of service with an attention to detail that can only be found in the hearts and souls of those performing the work.
We are the original developers of the new york roof hook.