8 WEDGE® – One-Firefighter Forcible Entry Tool
Hold the gain while you reset, 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
Drive it, hold the gain, 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