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Record 1 2012-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
CONT

The rubbish hook was originally designed as a companion to the pike pole to move debris during overhaul and to strip shingles from roofs … The width of the rubbish hook also makes it effective at opening plaster walls.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)

Spanish

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