Forged Fire Tools, Made in the USA

Fire rakes, McLeods and Combi Tools made to Forest Service specs, plus Tuned and Dressed Halligans and forcible entry axes, forged by Council Tool since 1886.

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The Irons, Ready Out of the Box

Most Halligans need time on a grinder before they're ready. Council's TD30 and TD24 ship Tuned and Dressed, with forks thinned and gap and set marks in place, drop forged in one piece from 4140 alloy steel and designed with forcible entry trainers. Pair one with an FE6 or FE8 axe, which has a forged slot that marries the two into a set of irons.

TD30 HalliganTD30 Halligan30" OAL, fork, pike and adzeTD24 HalliganTD24 Halligan24" OAL; clear or matte blackFE8-32 AxeFE8-32 Axe8 lb, 32" Dual-Grip hickoryLXT-24LXT-24Pulls lock cylinders on commercial doors
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The TAC30 has no pike, so it lays flat but can't be used like a TD30 for pike work. The FE6-FG has a non-conductive fiberglass handle, but no NFPA or electrical rating is listed for it. The Hudson Bay camp axe is a camp and splitting axe, not a fire axe. Compare every tool.

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Which Council Tool Do You Need?

Every Council tool we carry, side by side. Click a tool for details and options.

ToolUseSize / weightBuildHighlights
TD30 HalliganForcible entry30" OALOne-piece drop-forged 4140 steel, .987" octagonTuned and Dressed; 2" offset adze; key-in-knob gap
TD24 HalliganForcible entry24" OALOne-piece drop-forged 4140 steelTuned and Dressed; clear lacquer or matte black
TAC30 Kelly HalliganForcible entry / breaching30" OALOne-piece drop-forged 4140 steelNo pike, lays flat; standard or matte black
LXT-24 Lock X-Traction ToolThrough-the-lock entry24" OAL1" DOM handle, forged endsPulls rim cylinders, knobs and deadbolts; chisel end
RHNY-6 Roof HookOverhaul / roof work6 ft1" DOM tubing, drop-forged high-carbon endsSlot marries a Halligan; pointed upper hook; no grips
FE8-32 AxeForcible entry axe8 lb head, 32" handleForged head; Dual-Grip hickoryMarrying slot; ~6" edge; wedge-shaped blade
FE6-36 AxeForcible entry axe6 lb head, 36" handleForged 1060 steel; curved hickoryMarrying slot; ~5" edge; square poll
FE6-FG AxeForcible entry axe6 lb head, 34-1/2" handleForged 1060 steel; fiberglassMarrying slot; non-conductive, non-corrosive handle
Fire RakeWildland fire line52" or 60" handle4 tool steel teeth; American ashUSDA FS Spec 5100-284C; ships knocked down
McLeodWildland fire line48" handle, 5 lbHigh carbon steel; American ashUSDA FS Spec 5100-353D; rake and hoe in one
Fire SwatterSmothering fire / mop-up60" handleRubber flap ~12" x 15"; steel frameReplacement flap and handle sold separately
Forest Fire ShovelWildland digging38" handle, 54" OAL, 6.6 lbOne-piece forged high carbon steelSize 0 pointed blade sharpened both edges; USFS spec
Combi ToolWildland pick and shovel42" handleHeat-treated tool steel; American ashFS Spec 5100-325A; multiple working positions
Hudson Bay Camp AxeCamp chores, light splitting2 lb head, 24" handleForged tool steel; curved hickoryNot a fire axe; one- or two-handed

Specs and Forest Service specifications are as Council Tool lists them. Council says its tools are made in the USA.

Council Tool FAQ

  • Who makes Council Tool?

    Council Tool was founded in 1886 by John Pickett Council and is still family-owned and family-managed, led by the fourth and fifth generations of the Council family. Its tools are made at its Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina facility. Council makes axes, striking tools and fire tools, and still supplies tools to the US Forest Service.

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  • Are Council Tool fire tools made in the USA?

    Yes. Council Tool says its tools are made in the USA and that all components and raw materials, including its Appalachian hickory handles, steel and fiberglass handles, are grown or manufactured in the USA. Council's pages for its Halligans, fire axes, roof hook and wildland tools each say Made in USA.

    TD30 HalliganFire rake

  • What does TD mean on a Council Halligan?

    TD stands for Tuned and Dressed. The TD30 and TD24 ship with the forks already thinned for wedging and the gap and set marks in place, so the bar doesn't need grinder work before it goes on the rig. Both are drop forged in one piece from 4140 alloy steel and were designed with forcible entry trainers.

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  • What is the difference between the Council TD30 and TAC30?

    Both are 30" one-piece 4140 steel bars with a 2" offset adze and a fork gap for pulling key-in-knob locks. The TD30 has a pike. The TAC30 Kelly-style bar has no pike, so it lays flat, and comes in a standard or matte black finish. Choose the TD30 if your crew uses the pike.

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  • Do Council axes marry with a Halligan?

    Yes. The FE6-36, FE6-FG and FE8-32 forcible entry axes have a slot forged into the head that marries most popular Halligans to make a set of irons, and Council designs them to match its own one-piece Halligans. The blade is wedge-shaped so it can start a gap and hold progress while forcing a door.

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  • Are Council wildland tools made to Forest Service specifications?

    Yes. Council lists the fire rake to USDA Forest Service Specification 5100-284C, the McLeod to 5100-353D and the Combi Tool to 5100-325A. The forest fire shovel meets the USFS specification for NSN 5120-00-965-0609. Council developed its fire rake, known as the Council Rake, for the Forest Service.

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  • What is the Council LXT-24 used for?

    The LXT-24 Lock X-Traction Tool is for through-the-lock entry on commercial doors such as glass storefronts. Its curved fork grips and pulls rim cylinders, keyed knobs and deadbolt cylinders so the lock can be tripped, without breaking expensive glass. The other end has a chisel point for forcing, clearing windows or punching out locksets.

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  • Where can I buy Council Tool fire tools?

    You can buy Council Tool at The Public Safety Store, a firefighter-owned store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, and an authorized Council Tool dealer. We carry Council Halligans, forcible entry axes, the LXT-24, roof hooks and its wildland tools and parts. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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