Fireman Axe with Insulated Rubber Handle
Pick-head fireman axe with a steel cutting blade on one side, a pointed pick on the other and a black rubber-insulated handle. For forcing doors, breaking glass and clearing debris in an emergency.
| Option | Price | Availability | SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (approx. 40 cm) | ৳1,500 | In stock | FSB-FF-AXE-STANDARD-APPROX-40-CM |
Delivery across Bangladesh. Cash on delivery available.
Delivery:
- Inside Dhaka: ৳60, about 2 days
- Outside Dhaka: ৳120, about 5 days
Payment methods: Cash on delivery, bKash, Credit / debit card, Cards, mobile banking and internet banking (SSLCommerz)
Specifications
- Product code
- FSB-FF-AXE
- Type
- Fire axe
- Type
- Pick-head fireman axe, one-handed
- Overall length
- Approximately 38–40 cm
- Weight
- Approximately 1.2–1.5 kg
- Head
- Forged steel with cutting blade and pointed pick
- Handle
- Steel shank covered with moulded black rubber sleeve
- Grip
- Textured rubber, full length of handle
- Included
- Axe only — pouch and wall box not included
- Application
- Rescue, Industrial
- Material
- Steel, Rubber
Description
A fireman axe is a short, one-handed axe carried by fire fighters and kept at fire points for forcing a way in or out of a building. This is the pick-head pattern: the steel head has a curved cutting blade on one side and a long pointed pick on the other, and the handle is covered from end to end in a black moulded rubber sleeve with a textured grip. It is a rescue and entry tool, not a wood-chopping axe.
What is a fireman axe used for?
- Blade — cutting through wooden doors, door frames, light partitions, false ceilings and roofing sheets; chopping away burning material.
- Pick — punching a hole to start a cut, breaking padlocks and hasps, smashing window glass from the side, pulling down ceiling boards and dragging smouldering debris apart.
- Head as a lever — prising open jammed doors, windows and shutters.
Why is the handle insulated?
In a burning building the axe can strike hidden wiring. The rubber sleeve is there to reduce the risk of electric shock if the blade touches a live conductor, and it also gives a firm grip with wet hands or gloves. The protection depends on the sleeve being intact and dry: it is a safeguard, not a reason to cut into wiring that is known to be live. Always have the power isolated when possible.
Where should it be kept?
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Fire points on factory floors and in warehouses | Forcing locked or jammed exits |
| Fire control rooms and security posts | Emergency entry to locked rooms |
| Generator, boiler and electrical rooms | Entry and clearing debris |
| Fire fighter and rescue team belts | Personal tool, carried in a pouch |
Keep it on wall clips or in a labelled axe box at a marked fire point, where it is visible and cannot be removed casually.
How do you use it safely?
- Wear gloves and eye protection if they are at hand.
- Check that nobody is behind you or behind the door or glass.
- Strike with short, controlled swings; stand to one side when breaking glass and clear the frame of fragments with the pick.
- Cover the blade or return the axe to its box after use.
Care
Wipe the head dry and oil it lightly to stop rust, keep the blade sharp with a file, and inspect the rubber sleeve for cuts, cracks or looseness. Replace an axe with a damaged sleeve or a loose head.
Applications
- Factory, warehouse and godown fire points
- Fire fighter and industrial rescue team kits
- Security posts and fire control rooms
- Generator, boiler and electrical rooms
- Hotels, hospitals and high-rise buildings
- Ships, launches and vehicle depots
Recommended usage
Keep the axe at a marked fire point on wall clips or in an axe box at about chest height, with the blade guarded. Include it in the monthly fire equipment check, and make sure the fire team has practised forcing a door and breaking glass safely.
Safety instructions
The blade and pick are sharp — carry the axe by the head with the blade pointing away from you and never leave it lying on the floor. Wear gloves and eye protection when breaking glass. Do not rely on the handle insulation to cut live cables; isolate the power first. Do not use an axe with a loose head or a cut or cracked rubber sleeve.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fireman axe used for?
A fireman axe is used to force entry and clear a way through a building during a fire or rescue. The blade cuts doors, partitions and roofing, and the pick breaks locks and glass and pulls down ceilings and debris.
Why does a fire axe have a pick on the back?
The pick concentrates the force of the swing on a single point, so it can pierce sheet metal, break a padlock or punch a starting hole that the blade cannot. It also works as a hook for pulling boards, ceilings and burning material apart.
Is the insulated handle safe for cutting live electrical wires?
No, you should not cut wires that you know are live, even with an insulated axe. The rubber sleeve is a safeguard against accidental contact with hidden wiring, and it only protects while it is undamaged and dry — switch off the power first whenever you can.
Where should a fire axe be kept in a factory?
A fire axe should be kept at a marked fire point, on wall clips or in an axe box, where the fire team can reach it quickly. Typical places are beside fire extinguishers and hose reels near exits, in the fire control room and at security posts.