Pulaski
Pulaski Tools for Wildland Firefighters
Dragon Swatter: This is an ergonomically-designed beating tool for all tough turf grassland fires or where root mass or organic matt prevents easy scraping of fire line down to mineral soil.
Univerdal Handle: This specially engineered wooden handle with snap-lock fitting, is longer and approximately twice the strength of a traditional Pulaski handle. The hardened-aluminum CNC-manufactured male fitting locks into all Dragonslayers tool heads.
Magnum Pulaski: High-carbon replaceable axe and grub-hoe blades; 6-inch wide grub-hoe blade twice the width of traditional Pulaski. Composite tool head snap-locks onto the Universal Handle. Pulaski head and Universal Handle same weight as traditional Pulaski but with improved balance. Includes orange blade guards and elastic webbing with two stainless screws to attach an emergency handle if needed on a fire.
Troop Tool: Tool is a push-button adjustable angle shovel for scrapping line, digging, throwing dirt and mixing/chinking during mop-up. The tool combines features of the traditional military trenching shovel and the McLeod/Council rake. Composite steel shovel snap-locks onto the Universal Handle. Stows flat for travel and can serve as a safety staff for cross- country travel on steep and uneven ground. Takes the drudgery out of mop-up.
Magnum Pulaski: High-carbon replaceable axe and grub-hoe blades; 6-inch wide grub-hoe blade twice the width of traditional Pulaski. Composite tool head snap-locks onto the Universal Handle. Pulaski head and Universal Handle same weight as traditional Pulaski but with improved balance. Includes orange blade guards and elastic webbing with two stainless screws to attach an emergency handle if needed on a fire.
Universal Handle: This specially engineered wooden handle with snap-lock fitting, is longer and approximately twice the strength of a traditional Pulaski handle. The hardened-aluminum CNC-manufactured male fitting locks into all Dragonslayers tool heads
Troop Tool: Tool is a push-button adjustable angle shovel for scrapping line, digging, throwing dirt and mixing/chinking during mop-up. The tool combines features of the traditional military trenching shovel and the McLeod/Council rake. Composite steel shovel snap-locks onto the Universal Handle. Stows flat for travel and can serve as a safety staff for cross- country travel on steep and uneven ground. Takes the drudgery out of mop-up.
Forged steel head. Heat treated working ends produce fine grain structure and RC 45 to 55 (Rockwell hardness value) for safety, edge holding and toughness. Red enamel coated body and clear lacquer cutting edges to discourage rust. Hickory handle. Dry section to moisture content below 10% to minimize shrinkage and help prevent loosening.
The head of the handle is inserted into the handle and fixed with a serrated aluminum wedge, made of resistant, lightweight material and does not expand or contract depending on humidity or temperature. The serrated shape of the wedge improves the bite. The head fixing hole is elongated and allows a strong mechanical connection.