Prying & Spreading Tools


Prying and spreading tools have obvious roles in extrication and forcible entry. These tools use the principles of levers and angles to push two objects apart or bend an object. Below are a list of the most commonly used prying and spreading tools in the department, and what they're best used for.

TOOL ARTICLE VIDEO DEMO
Channel Locks Channel Locks* Channel Locks
Claw Bar Claw Bar* Claw Bar
Crowbar Crowbar* Crowbar
Flat Bar Flat Bar* Flat Bar
Halligan Tool Halligan Tool* Halligan Tool
Hux Bar Hux Bar* Hux Bar
Hydraulic Spreaders Hydraulic Spreaders* Hydraulic Spreaders
Kelly Tool Kelly Tool* Kelly Tool
Pry Bar Pry Bar* Pry Bar
Rabbet Tool Rabbet Tool* Rabbet Tool