A specialized pulling tool measuring 32 to 48 inches long, featuring a steel pike and hook mounted on a fiberglass or wooden handle. Firefighters use it to tear open drywall, plaster, and lath to expose hidden fire extension in tight areas like closets, narrow hallways, and bathrooms, where a standard six-foot pike pole cannot be swung or maneuvered.
Heard on the job
Grab the closet hook and open up that ceiling above the water heater so we can check for extension.
Insider tip
The D-handle on most closet hooks allows for a better grip when pulling down heavy wet plaster in cramped quarters.