8 WEDGE® Firefighter Door Wedge
One-firefighter forcible entry wedge for holding the door gap, resetting, and continuing the force.
The 8 WEDGE® is an aluminum firefighter wedge tool built for forcible entry, door gap control, and one-firefighter entry work. Drive it into the frame to hold the gain while you reset your striking tool, reposition, and continue the force.
Holds the gap so one firefighter can continue the force
Supports halligan work on inward and outward swinging doors
Built for repeated fireground forcible entry use
How the 8 WEDGE® Works
Use the 8 WEDGE® as a firefighter door wedge during forcible entry to hold the gap, reset your tool, and continue the force.
Create the gap
Drive the 8 WEDGE® into the frame using a striking tool like a halligan or axe.Hold the gain
Once the wedge contacts the jamb, remove your striking tool. The wedge holds the gain and keeps the gap from closing.Continue the force
Work the halligan through the gap while the 8 WEDGE® holds your progress.Widen the opening
As the door is crushed beyond the jamb, drive the 8 WEDGE® into the gap to make a wider opening and finish the force.
Why Firefighters Choose the 8 WEDGE®
Helps one firefighter create and hold progress during forcible entry
Holds the gain between halligan strikes, resets, and repositioning
Supports inward and outward swinging door operations
Machined from durable 6061 aluminum for repeated fireground use
Developed by firefighters for forcible entry work
Choose Your 8 WEDGE Setup
The standard 8 WEDGE is the core tool, but different carry and marking options are available depending on how you want to deploy it.
• 8 WEDGE + Holster Kit – Mounted carry for quick access
• 8 WEDGE + STRP Kit – Flexible mounting for gear and airpack straps
• Custom Engraved 8 WEDGE – Personalized department or individual markings
• 8 WEDGE – Laser Edition – High-visibility finish for quick identification
For a compact companion tool, see the TUF 8 Tool.