Tools

The Firehouse.com Tools product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire service and firefighter tools, including forible entry, ventilation, extrication, overhaul and breaking tools, saws, axes, pike poles, torches, shovels, bolt cutters and fireground tool options.

The Citizens Fire Company in Charlestown, WV, operates this well-equipped 2017 Spartan Smeal 105-foot, rear-mount aerial ladder that carries 202 feet of ground ladders on a 238-inch wheelbase. Note the floor mounted and adjustable slide trays that provide space for saws, portable lighting and forcible entry tools.

Apparatus

The Apparatus Architect: Outfitting Your Truck Company

Tom Shand

Dec. 17, 2024

Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur explain why studying a department's history and the future needs of its response district are key to specifying a new rig's ladder complement.

Ziamatic SURE-GRIP Z Hook Tool Mounting Kits

Equipment Mounting & Reels

Ziamatic Introduces New SURE-GRIP Z Hook Tool Mounting Kits

Ziamatic Corp.

Oct. 28, 2024

Safety & Health

Municipal Emergency Services Acquires Premier Safety

Municipal Emergency Services

Sept. 27, 2024

Safety & Health

LION Creates New Business Units to Enhance Customer Experience, Drive Growth

LION Group, Inc.

Sept. 4, 2024

Explosion at Ocala laundromat leaves 2 in the hospital, fire officials say

Operations & Training

Explosion at Ocala, FL, Laundromat Leaves Four Hurt

Susan Nicol

July 31, 2024

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Pumps & Valves

Darley

Sept. 13, 2024

Operations & Training

Window Features: Burglar Bars & Screens

Robert "RJ" James

July 24, 2024

Operations & Training

Firefighter Responsibilities: Riding Control

Christopher Winstead

June 24, 2024

Operations & Training

Truck Tactics: The Truck Work Mindset Without the Truck

Jacob Gates

May 20, 2024

Careers & Education

Super Vac and Command Light Name Two New Regional Sales Managers

Firehouse.com News

May 13, 2024

PPE

Shop.Darley.com Launches as Darley’s New Online Shopping Experience

Firehouse.com News

May 8, 2024

Shop.Darley.com was built directly from customer feedback and requirements over the last 15 months.

Operations & Training

DENIOS Introduces Lithium-Ion Fire Blankets

Firehouse.com News

May 2, 2024

These blankets are specifically designed for the high temperatures generated from EV battery fires.

Apparatus Components

Ziamatic Releases New Double Hard Sleeve Gantry

Firehouse.com News

April 29, 2024

This game-changer is the safest, most efficient way to retrieve two 10-foot hard sleeves from the top of a fire truck.

Equipment Mounting & Reels

Ziamatic Releases SURE-GRIP Hook Tool Mounting Brackets

Firehouse.com News

April 18, 2024

The mounting kit utilizes Ziamatic’s SURE-GRIP bracket, which provides one of the strongest ways to retain tools with a quick and simple release and retrieval process.