Wellston Fire Department
Wellston Hook
Recently, with the aid of the Wellston Volunteer Firefighter's Association,
the members of the Wellston Fire Department had the chance to purchse
new tools and equipment. Well, we purchased halligan bars and K12
saws, but we couldn't find any good 3-4 foot hooks. There was always
a closet hook or a 4' pike pole, but that just didn't maximize the
space in our compartments. So, with a little bit of brainstorming,
and the help of All Hands Fire Equipment, the members of the Wellston
Fire Department designed this tool.
The tool, now known
as the "Wellston Hook," consists of a drywall hook on one end and
a roof hook on the other. The total length is 40 inches, which is
actually less than our original design of 48 inches. It is the perfect
length for many tasks, easy to carry, easy to mount, and takes up
less room than a normal closet hook. It is by far the most versatile
tool we've used.
None of us, or the guys at All Hands,
have seen a tool like this. As far as we know, it is the only one
of it's kind!
