The Pig Axe Forcible Entry Tool - 32"

The Pig Axe Forcible Entry Tool is a robust and versatile tool designed for firefighters and emergency responders. Available in 28", 32" and 36" lengths, this tool features a black Fire Maul fiberglass handle for enhanced durability and grip. The eight-pound notched head is specifically designed to marry with a Halligan bar, creating a powerful set of irons for forcible entry operations. The head is cast from high-quality tool steel and coated with a black oxide finish to minimize surface rust, ensuring longevity and reliability in the toughest conditions.

Features

• Dual Length Options: Available in 28", 32" and 36" lengths to support both interior and exterior forcible entry operations
• Black Fire Maul Fiberglass Handle: Provides high strength, durability, and a secure grip during repeated striking tasks
• Eight‑Pound Notched Head: Designed to marry securely with a Halligan bar for traditional irons carry and deployment
• Tool Steel Construction: Head is cast from high‑quality tool steel to withstand severe impact and prying forces
• Black Oxide Finish: Reduces surface rust and glare while enhancing durability in harsh fireground environments
• Multi‑Function Head Design: Combines flat‑head striking surfaces with a pike for breaching, pulling, and penetration

Model Options

• NOT32‑B (32"): Ideal for interior forcible entry, confined spaces, and apparatus with limited compartment depth. Offers improved maneuverability in hallways, stairwells, and residential structures.
• NOT36‑B (36"): Provides additional leverage for exterior doors, fortified entries, and heavy‑duty prying operations where increased reach and force are required.

What Is It?

The Pig Axe is a professional‑grade forcible entry axe engineered to integrate seamlessly with a Halligan bar, forming a traditional irons set used by firefighters for rapid entry, ventilation, and structural breaching.

How Is It Used?

The Pig Axe is carried individually or married with a Halligan bar for single‑carry deployment. It is used to strike Halligan forks, breach doors and walls, assist with roof ventilation, and perform overhaul operations during and after fire suppression activities.

Who Uses It?

• Firefighters
• Fire Departments
• Emergency Response Teams
• Training Academies
• Technical Rescue and Urban Search Operations

Common Fireground Uses

• Forcing inward‑ and outward‑swinging doors
• Driving Halligan forks and wedges
• Breaching walls and structural barriers
• Roof ventilation support
• Overhaul and demolition operations

Ergonomics & Performance

The eight‑pound head is balanced with the fiberglass handle to provide powerful, controlled strikes while minimizing user fatigue. The handle length supports two‑handed force application, improving leverage, accuracy, and safety during repetitive forcible entry tasks.

Storage & Readiness

The Pig Axe is compatible with standard apparatus irons mounting systems and straight‑handle storage configurations. The black finish supports low‑profile or blackout apparatus layouts and reduces visual distraction in smoke‑filled or high‑glare environments.

Training & Familiarity

Designed around familiar axe geometry, The Pig Axe supports muscle‑memory‑based operation and integrates easily into department training programs focused on forcible entry and irons deployment.

Maintenance Information

Inspect the Pig Axe before and after use for damage or excessive wear. Clean and dry the tool after operations to maintain the finish and ensure operational readiness.

What Is It Used With?

• Halligan bars
• Forcible entry wedges
• Irons carrying straps
• Apparatus irons mounting systems