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I just gave away my ResQrench to one of the new guys. I have stoped useing it since I have the Channellock Rescuetool. I never trusted it strengh for prying. It is a good folding spanner with some nice features like the protected window punch the intergrated seat belt cutter.
As for laminate glass you still need to get through the plastic. This requires either chopping or sawing. I have seen some knives that have a window saw,I never felt they were worth the money, not that they were good tools.I seen a guy break the blade at the hinge pin, I finshed the windshield with.... the channellock rescue tool by chopping. btw he now has the channellock rescue tool. I dont own stock in Channellock, but I will tell everyone about it when I feel that a product is very good and when a fellow firefighter designed this tool he did a great job. A tip of ye ole leather to him
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Rule of thumb for what tools to carry: if it is essential to life safety, carry it. Wire cutters, flashlights, etc. would be good ideas.
If you can send someone back to the truck to get it becuase if you were to use it it wouldn't be for life safety anyway, leave it on the truck. Guys make themselves into walking tool boxes for no reason what so ever.Career Firefighter
Volunteer Captain
-Professional in Either Role-
Originally posted by Rescue101I don't mind fire rolling over my head. I just don't like it rolling UNDER my a**.
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Originally posted by GTRider245 View PostRule of thumb for what tools to carry: if it is essential to life safety, carry it. Wire cutters, flashlights, etc. would be good ideas.
If you can send someone back to the truck to get it becuase if you were to use it it wouldn't be for life safety anyway, leave it on the truck. Guys make themselves into walking tool boxes for no reason what so ever.
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Originally posted by GTRider245 View PostRule of thumb for what tools to carry: if it is essential to life safety, carry it. Wire cutters, flashlights, etc. would be good ideas.
If you can send someone back to the truck to get it becuase if you were to use it it wouldn't be for life safety anyway, leave it on the truck. Guys make themselves into walking tool boxes for no reason what so ever.
I remember guys snickering about the few tools i carry until we were in the basement of a home investigating a gas leak and we needed to hut off the gas, inside meter, I had my linesmans pliers and voila! we shut off the gas. I can't begin to tell you how many times we have disassembled things witht the tools I carry.
I say the rule of thumb is carry what you use, or what may save your life, and get rid of the other stuff.Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
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Not to be a smart*****, but would it be that much harder to just carry in the tool box off the rig if you run a call where you may need tools?Career Firefighter
Volunteer Captain
-Professional in Either Role-
Originally posted by Rescue101I don't mind fire rolling over my head. I just don't like it rolling UNDER my a**.
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Originally posted by GTRider245 View PostNot to be a smart*****, but would it be that much harder to just carry in the tool box off the rig if you run a call where you may need tools?
I have my knives, Channellock tool, my multi-tool, and I carry a 4-in-1 screwdriver, aviation snips and vise-grip. I also usually have a folding hex-key kit and a few of the more common alarm system keys, for resetting pull stations. Not to mention the wedges, webbing and flashlights. Biggest problem I have is forgetting to bring the best tool - up on my shoulders.My guys may not carry the same stuff as I, but they all carry some basics; some overlaps, some is unique.
Some of the stuff is life-safety. Some is for convenience, some is for comfort (earplugs). None is carried for no reason.Opinions expressed are mine alone, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Philadelphia Fire Department and/or IAFF Local 22.
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Originally posted by GTRider245 View PostNot to be a smart*****, but would it be that much harder to just carry in the tool box off the rig if you run a call where you may need tools?
Would you rather carry a few extra tools in your pocket, or lug a toolbox around everywhere you go? For me, the choice is simple. I'll take the extra pound of weight in my gear to avoid having to carry or have another guy carry a tool box on every call where tools may be necessary."A fire department that writes off civilians faster than an express line of 6 reasons or less is not progressive, it's dangerous, because it's run by fear. Fear does not save lives, it endangers them." -- Lt. Ray McCormack FDNY
"Because if you don't think you're good, nobody else will." -- DC Tom Laun (ret) Syracuse
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Originally posted by GTRider245 View PostNot to be a smart*****, but would it be that much harder to just carry in the tool box off the rig if you run a call where you may need tools?
I am not saying you should carry what I do, that is your business. But I will continue with my assortment until retirement day.
The one tool I forgot to mention the other day was a Fiskars multi-snip cutters. Tough little tool cuts through most anything with ease.Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
To learn how to love, and forget how to hate
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I have a leatherman on my belt, but I carry a folding knife in my pocket, one in my gear pocket (S&W with screwdriver tip and window punch) and one on my escape belt. I use the knives WAY more than my leatherman. For batteries I carry a small 5/16 rachet tool, very little room and weight and works fast.
This is the knife I carry in my pocket, cost about $9 dollars at the local Gilroy's Hardware store.
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