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basically a pole with a hook on the end. These tools were purchased when the truck was new in <br />2000. Since 2000, pike poles have changed a great deal in the fire service. They are no longer <br />used to just pull the ceiling and walls down. Because of limited staff, it makes it difficult to carry <br />several tools at the same time to complete tasks on the fire ground. <br />A Firefighter in New York City developed a pike pole that was completely made from steel. This <br />tool was much heavier than the old wood or fiberglass pike poles, but this tool could be used to <br />complete forcible entry, gain leverage, and be used as a pry bar. The FDNY Hook has been <br />around since 1940. In the last 10 years it has gained favor in the fire service because it really can <br />perform the tasks on several tools in one. Aerial 11 was the only fire apparatus in our fleet that <br />did not have the FDNY Hooks. By purchasing these three tools, we would be consistent across <br />our fleet. I have included pictures of both the yellow pike pole and the Fire Department New <br />York style hook. It would be my recommendation to purchase the tree FDNY Hooks. <br />ONE VISION. ONE MISSION. LINO LAKES PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT. <br />