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Record 1 2010-07-21

English

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

A barbed hook attached to a long handle used to break through and pull down ceiling and wall boards to expose and give access to concealed fire.

OBS

Although considered as synonymous with "plaster hook" by both sources FISCI (p. 308) and BUFIR (p. 33), the terms "ceiling hook" and "pike pole" should not be confused with "plaster hook."

OBS

See record "pike pole/gaffe."

French

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

Crochet barbelé, monté à l'extrémité d'un manche plus ou moins long et servant à pratiquer des trouées dans les plafonds en vue d'y éteindre le feu.

OBS

Voir la fiche «gaffe/pike pole».

Spanish

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