How To Use A NY Roof Hook "Compilation Video"

[@pattycake350]

What is the purpose of the firefighter at 4:00 hitting the door with the haligan? Weakening the door?

[@firetrain210]

By hitting the door where he did he pushes the metal in a bit and creates what we call a purchase point (basically a gap so the tool can fit in). I know it's a little late for a reply, but saw this and figured it may help.

[@averymayrand5650]

because it is a metal door he hits it so that the metal will pull back enough to get the wedge of his halligan into the crack so he can leverage it open.

[@williamcorrigan1946]

pattycake350 it dents the outer skin of the door, which pulls it away from the jamb slightly and creates a little bit more of a gap to get the adz in place. it also shocks the door and any locks to possibly loosen them up a little.

[@pattycake350]

Thanks for the responses everyone

[@3rogers2010]

I’m assuming you are referring to the Roof Pro-Bar. I personally like the standard 30 Pro-Bar because the links welded to the shaft don’t get in the way if you need to strike the shoulders of the fork for forcible entry. I do like a chain link welded to the handle of the hook so that the Pro-Bar forks straddle the link and allows the hook and halligan to marry. I am planning on making a video on how to marry the tools in this manner soon. I hope this helps.

[@SuperArty72]

thanks

[@adventureguy4119]

ID hate to see fireman turned burgler