The New York Hook

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Which firefighter invented the tool now commonly referred to as the New York Hook?

  • FDNY Firefighter
  • FDNY Chief of Operations
  • FDNY Commissioner
  • FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan (correct)

What was the original name of the tool now commonly referred to as the New York Hook?

  • Firefighter Hook
  • Roof Hook
  • Leverage Hook
  • Halligan Hook (correct)

What are some of the prying applications of the New York Hook?

  • Pulling Sheetrock and ceiling
  • Removing baseboard and wood floors
  • Scaling walls
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the length range of the New York Hook?

<p>4ft to 8ft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the hook on the New York Hook?

<p>Flat on one side and beveled on the other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool was originally known as the Roof Hook?

<p>The New York Hook (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the material used to make the New York Hook?

<p>Steel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of hooks found on the New York Hook?

<p>90 degree and 45 degree hooks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the prying applications of the New York Hook?

<p>Removing baseboard and wood floors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the New York Hook provide for forcible entry?

<p>Leverage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

New York Hook

  • The New York Hook was invented by a firefighter.
  • The original name of the tool is not specified.
  • The New York Hook has various prying applications, including:
    • Forcible entry
    • Prying open doors and windows
    • Gaining access to confined spaces
  • The length of the New York Hook ranges from 18 to 36 inches.
  • The hook on the New York Hook is curved in shape.
  • The Roof Hook was originally another name for the New York Hook.
  • The New York Hook is typically made of steel.
  • The two types of hooks found on the New York Hook are:
    • A curved end for prying and pulling
    • A flat end for lifting and pushing
  • One of the prying applications of the New York Hook is to gain access to confined spaces.
  • The New York Hook provides a means for forcible entry by allowing firefighters to pry open doors and windows.

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