The Lawless Ax for rooftop ventilation and forcible entry is a long-bearded flathead ax with an 8-pound head, broad striking face, and pick-end spike.

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Recent events across the fire service illustrate the human element of our suppliers, who are part of the life-saving process via the products they build.

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Municipal fleet leaders who bring the vehicle upfitting process in-house proactively shift from reacting to delays to managing outcomes.

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The Salem (MA) Fire Department, officially established in 1626, has no easy task to replace apparatus, from small historic stations to navigating tight streets.

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Apparatus bays are designed to house an apparatus when it is all “buttoned up,” but rarely account for the overall operating footprint of the apparatus.

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