Pike pole
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Pike poles are long poles usually 6-10 feet in length used by firefighters to search for fires hidden behind the sheetrock in the walls and ceiling. They are made out of fiberglass with metal hooks on the end, used to pull items from an area of intense heat and flame, and ventilating structures by breaking windows. In some jurisdictions, it is referred to as a ceiling hook, and is the 'hook' referred to in 'hook and ladder'.
The pole's original use in the fire service was to pull down walls and neighboring buildings to stop the spread of fire to exposures.
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