A Quiz About Firefighters: Uncover the Real Heroes Behind the Flames
What is the purpose of a pike pole in firefighting?
Correct Incorrect The pike pole, originally named after tools used by Cossack fishermen, is now a firefighter's tool. Made from aluminum or fiberglass, it ranges from four to 12 feet in length, with a steel hook and barb at one end. Firefighters use it to move or pull burning objects without entering the flames. The “hook” in “hook and ladder” comes from this tool.