Hooligan tool vs halligan tool

I am noticing now that a lot of companies have come out with their own single piece "halligan" type tools and i was wondering if any of you had any specifics on them. Imitation is the best for of flattery I guess, but did they get it right? Share Tweet Facebook. Views: So, as you said, multiple companies have come out with single piece, drop forged halligan.

I carry a pro bar. To me, a well tuned pro bar is the best. However, we carry the Paratech single piece hooligan at my part time. To me the forks are still a little to thick. I havent used the leatherhead. I know very respectable guys like Arthur Ashley that endorse it and also helped design it. Fortunately, the worst offender of SPF halligans, the tri bar, by Akron brass has been discontinued in its original form.

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If you suspect you've been hit by spam, e-mail peter. Engine House Training. Engine Company Preparation. Forgot password or user name? Halligan or Hoolligan? Posts Latest Activity Photos. Page of 2. Filtered by:. Previous 1 2 template Next. Trying to find out the diferance in the halligan and a hooligan. Being in military dept we have a good mix of vets and us new guys. This has been put to us to find the answer with out the help of the vets. Please help me find the diferance, I know there is one but what is it?

Tags: None. Last edited by Lewiston2Capt ; , PM. Shawn M. Comment Post Cancel. They are the same, only different! The PD uses "Halligans" to break in doors in order to catch "hooligans". Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground. The original Halligan tool was patented, other versions were marketed by companies who would use the "Hooligan" and other names to increase sales.

Original Halligans have the name Hugh Halligan in raised letters on the fork end and are sought after by most collectors of fire tools. The distinct flat edge on the fork is the first thing to look for. I'll try to find a pic and post it here. Just as a matter of record, I knew they were the same.

He says that now, after the Captain and Lieutenant sat there shaking their heads at the poor attempt at humor. The top tool is a Halligan copy and the bottom is an original. See the following post for a poor picture of the Hugh Halligan Signature on the fork: Attached Files. The signature Attached Files. Capitan El Gonzo: I thought halligan was the tool; hooligan is the person who uses it!

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