The original tool was developed by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan many years ago. ( He also invented the Halligan Hook. ) He combined some features of the claw tool with those of the Kelly tool (lock breaker). Eventually his patent expired and the tool was then slightly tweaked (mainly on the fork end) and manufactured by someone else. IDK if the tool or the company was named Pro-bar. I believe the company may have been started by an FDNY lieutenant from a midtown Truck Co. who was also a locksmith and previously had invented the K-tool. In any event even YEARS AFTER THAT other companies manufactured a similar tool and *I would imagine* that the name Hooligan was chosen to avoid legal issues and yet somehow confuse folks as to what tool they were purchasing.
There appear to be numerous companies out there producing Halligan bar tools; the term hooligan bar seems to apply only to the tools that are made from 3 separate parts - cast adds and pick + cast forks, joined in the centre with a long alloy bar and pinned in place. There are images of these having failed in use. Proper one piece cast Halligan’s are most definitely the right choice given their strength. It was reported that when wreckage was cleared at the Twin Towers site, that Halligan’s were found in the rubble, bent, but still intact.
That guys accent alone saved 10 people
Steah that fwawk.
As a new firefighter, this is extremely helpful for me.
Fantastic tutorial! Can't wait to break into someone's house tonight! Thank you! Most excellent!
Impressive tool when you know how to use it. Liked it so much that I bought one to keep in my truck as EDC. 😂
Okay, the little wedge he added at the end to keep progress was cool. So simple.
Extremely helpful
Wow, I had no idea and just learned the word Halligan. Thank you!
Good stuff. Thanks guys.
Great explanation and demo. You guys must go through a lot of locks and doors for training purposes
At the end, the guys hooks the door and closes it again, to remove the ventilation he just gave the fire
Backdraft!
What brand halligan is it you are using? Thanks
Will have to reach out to the chief for that one.
Thanks.
Epic
so what's the other side for? you only showed how to use the fork
... women do like the winners
Just found my zombie apocalypse weapon of choice
The butt end is scary. 😞 I wouldn't want to trip and fall on it. 😀
Timmy looks gutted,
It's called a Holligan.... Not Halligan...
The original tool was developed by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan many years ago. ( He also invented the Halligan Hook. )
He combined some features of the claw tool with those of the Kelly tool (lock breaker). Eventually his patent expired and the tool was then slightly tweaked (mainly on the fork end) and manufactured by someone else.
IDK if the tool or the company was named Pro-bar. I believe the company may have been started by an FDNY lieutenant from a midtown Truck Co. who was also a locksmith and previously had invented the K-tool.
In any event even YEARS AFTER THAT other companies manufactured a similar tool and *I would imagine* that the name Hooligan was chosen to avoid legal issues and yet somehow confuse folks as to what tool they were purchasing.
There appear to be numerous companies out there producing Halligan bar tools; the term hooligan bar seems to apply only to the tools that are made from 3 separate parts - cast adds and pick + cast forks, joined in the centre with a long alloy bar and pinned in place.
There are images of these having failed in use. Proper one piece cast Halligan’s are most definitely the right choice given their strength. It was reported that when wreckage was cleared at the Twin Towers site, that Halligan’s were found in the rubble, bent, but still intact.
Put the furwk in the door!!