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.
New york roof hook history.
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We are the original developers of the new york roof hook.
New york roof hook the name it is sold under by fire hooks unlimited.
The new york roof hook is a firefighting tool used for multiple purposes including pulling and prying.
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.
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 chisel end is used as a prying tool for scuttle hatches and roof doors.
Every pitch and facet of this tool has.
The short lengths are for going up fire escapes and scuttles to the roof.
New york roof hook developed with the fdny research and development division.
Topside the new york roof hook is a force multiplier.