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An officer’s tool (also known as an A-tool, rex tool, or lock puller) is a forcible entry device used by firefighters and other first responders. Officer’s tools are designed to completely remove cylindrical locks from doors without causing major structural damage, allowing for direct access to the internal locking mechanism.
Another option is to use the Halligan to pry the door off the top hinges. [7] The pick and adze (only when properly used) provide protection to the arms, hands, and body of the holder during forcible entry operation. [8] The pick can be placed into the shackle (or eye) of a padlock or hasp and twisted or pried to break it free.
A Kelly Tool in the NYC Fire Museum (2nd from left) The Kelly tool is a tool used in fire and rescue service for forcible entry and other prying and striking tasks. The predecessor of the Halligan bar, it has largely been superseded by the latter, but still sees some use.
The K-tool can be used to pull the core from the lock without damaging the door itself. The K-tool is also useful during investigations where no fire is readily evident. The core can be pulled from a lock, which can often be repaired at lower cost than replacing a door and jamb damaged by other, more energetic entry methods.
A forcible entry tool for removing cylinder locks; used with a Halligan bar. It is a larger version of a K-tool. Rabbit tool Hydraulic spreading tool that is specially designed to open doors that swing inward. [15] Red line See booster hose Reducer Adapter used to attach a larger diameter source hose to a smaller diameter receiving hose.
The prop door just sold at auction for a whopping $718,750, per a Monday, March 25, press release from Heritage Auctions. The door was part of Texas company’s “Treasures From Planet ...
Forcible entry training using a Halligan bar. Forcible entry is "the unlawful taking of possession of real property by force or threats of force or unlawful entry into or onto another's property, especially when accompanied by force". [1] The term is also sometimes used for entry by military, police, or emergency personnel, also called breaching.
The famous floating “door” that has caused endless heated debates since 'Titanic's 1997 release has sold for $718,750 at auction.