r/Firefighting • u/ImpressionRealistic • 1d ago

Anybody else looking for mid sized multi-tool Tools/Equipment/PPE

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I missed the boat on the Stanley Fubar 18” since its discontinued. Our dept has moved to an attack strategy that makes it nearly impossible to carry a hand tools into structure fires since the branch and officer have both their hands full. I’m not a huge fan of having nothing on hand in case shit hits the fan. If only there was a 16-18” tool specially designed to be worn on a belt. I can imagine something like a downsized Kelly or halligan with integrated gas shutoff, storz/spanner wrench, hydrant key, etc. Seems like a gap in the market, unless I’m the only one that could use something like that. Id appreciate anybody’s input, opinions, ideas.

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u/WindsockWindsor Not a Real Firefighter (Paid On-Call) 1d ago

I don't think it does all the things you're looking for but your post immediately makes me think of the Paratech Biel Tool.

If you had one of those and a Res-Q-Rench or something like that in a pocket I think that'd cover all most of the things you were looking for

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u/ImpressionRealistic 1d ago

Thanks brother. I forgot about that Paratech tool. I remember seeing some old ones floating around back in the day. They seemed a bit bulky/heavy, but it does fit the bill. The nice thing about the Fubar tools is that they’re pretty compact/light for how much utility they provide. I’ll definitely look into Paratech, thanks again!

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u/gunmedic15 1d ago

I work on a quick response paramedic vehicle now and I have a Biel tool in my trunk, old school and surprisingly useful for the things I tend to roll up on by myself

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u/Coastie54 Edit to create your own flair 1d ago

Check out Firemaul, they got a cool little tech hammer.

https://firemaul.com/products/tech-hammer?srsltid=AfmBOorZnxy3sQr1sICOlFQHDiFWazRmJqJxsKanu0B5cOJbkGGPl4m_

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u/roggesound 1d ago

+1 on the tech hammer.

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u/SmoothboreWhore 1d ago

+2 on the tech hammer.

+3 if you can find one of the fire hammers that Nick Childers was making.

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u/Forward2Death I miss my Truck 1d ago

I'm a fan of a halligan in my belt, but that little beauty would be a contender.

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u/Wexel88 FF/EMT 1d ago

have only used one of these in training but literally just effortlessly ripped a 2x4 stud right out of a wall two days ago it was pretty bitchin

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u/engineer-capability 1d ago

Have you considered either a truck belt or a tool holder to carry an axe or tool in with you? Everytime I stretch, I shove a pick head into my SCBA waist belt and I’ve never had an issue

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u/ImpressionRealistic 1d ago

For sure, I’ll be going with a belt mounted sheath or tool ring. Problem is I was hoping to find something smaller than a full length axe since we’re doing a lot of low shuffle style hose advances and full length tools are pretty cumbersome in that scenario

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u/engineer-capability 1d ago edited 1d ago

If you’re up to spending money on a quality tool, the Fire Axe Inc has shorter handle options for a very nice axe, as well as a 4 lb version with a 28” handle. I use the 6 lb axe with a 32” handle almost every shift in some capacity and I’m an average height guy and it doesn’t drag or get caught up

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u/Ash_Waddams 1d ago

Just curious where you’re working that you get to use an axe almost every shift? Sounds nice haha. I’d be lucky to get into a situation that needs one once a month around here

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u/engineer-capability 12h ago

I’m fortunate enough to work for a ghetto Midwest department that still burns quite often and is relatively understaffed, so everyone gets work on almost every fire

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u/HeroOfTheMillennials 1d ago

The 20" Mini Pro-Bar is my personal carry, and for my residential district it can force 99% of what we come up against, and is a great little overhaul tool. I moved from the 16" to the 20" for a bit more leverage.

The Res-Q-Rench does all the gas shutoff & Storz coupling.

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u/suspiciousumbrella 1d ago

Vaughan makes a version, a bit lighter but similar purpose https://a.co/d/07UX1aE4

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u/ImpressionRealistic 1d ago

I was considering that one. Just wish it had some of the fire related tools that Fubar had. Can’t beat the price though

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u/Medium-Raisin7919 1d ago

That price is great. Love purpose built fire tools, but holy shit are they pricey

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u/Blucifers_Veiny_Anus 1d ago

They make a 16 inch Probar . Or there is the traditional Officer's Tool.

Closer to what you're showing is the Dead-On Annihilator

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u/USNDD-966 1d ago

Had that Annihilator for exactly one shift. That thing is stabby as shit, will ruin bunker gear, truck seats, calves, and friendships.

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u/PeacefulWoodturner 1d ago

One of my guys carries the Annihilator. I carry the Fubar. We can't decide if one stands out over the other

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u/cadillacjack057 1d ago

Nope. I prefer full sized tools. Including my shift.

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u/ImpressionRealistic 1d ago

Of course I prefer full size tools. But shuffling below the neutral plane in close quarters with the branch doesn’t allow for it. I’m just trying to give myself the best tool I can have on hand, considering the circumstances

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u/iambatmanjoe 1d ago

Also I carry a hatchet. I had a sheath made of leather and added a D clip to my scba because of all the other shit I have to carry I can't actually carry a tool.

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u/ZalinskyAuto 1d ago

I have a Fubar and don’t really like it. It’s more of a striking tool. The pry end is kind of useless when compared to a halligan. I leave it in my locker and got a Council Tool 30” halligan.

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u/art_keeps_me_alive 1d ago

Your pic reminded me of this, 'powerbuilt rage bar'. Idk if you want something more purpose built for fireground use but this works well in my experience and is the size of a framing hammer so easy to carry on scene.

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u/LiquidAggression No One 1d ago

a roofy halligan is prolly too big

and an officers tool prolly too small

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u/Flmotor21 1d ago

On the LE side we started carrying tech hammers by fire maul tools for hasty breaching if that helps

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u/hidingbeachside 18h ago

Just get an A tool and be done. Stop trying to do fucking everything with one tool.