COUNCIL TOOL

Shop American-made Council Tool wildland fire hand tools for firefighters, hand crews, departments, forestry professionals, prescribed-fire teams, and land-management contractors.

This collection includes Pulaski axes, McLeod tools, fire rakes, forest fire shovels, fire swatters, Rhino tools, axes, Pulaski sheaths, and multi-purpose combination tools for fireline construction, vegetation clearing, digging, scraping, and mop-up work.

Choosing the Right Council Tool

Each wildland firefighting tool serves a different purpose. Choose the tool based on the vegetation, soil, assigned task, crew procedures, and required handle length.

A Pulaski combines an axe blade for chopping with a mattock-style blade for digging and grubbing. A McLeod combines a rake and hoe for clearing surface debris and working soil during fireline construction.

Council Tool fire rakes use cutting teeth for chopping and raking underbrush, vines, and other vegetation. Forest fire shovels provide a pointed, sharpened blade for digging and moving soil. The Rhino Tool functions as a large earth-moving hoe with edges for scraping, digging, and cutting through vegetation or roots.

Fire swatters are designed to help smother or direct flames during controlled burns and mop-up operations. The combination tool provides adjustable pick, hoe, scraper, and shovel working positions.

Handles, Sheaths, and Tool Care

Compare head design, tool weight, handle material, handle length, and overall tool length before ordering. Council Tool offers some models, including the Rhino Tool, with multiple handle lengths.

Inspect the handle, tool head, cutting edges, and attachment points before use. Keep cutting edges properly maintained, use a correctly fitted sheath during storage or transport, and follow applicable training, PPE, and crew safety procedures.

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Council Tool Questions

What Council Tool products does WD Fire Supply carry?

The collection includes Pulaski axes, McLeod tools, fire rakes, forest fire shovels, fire swatters, Rhino tools, axes, sheaths, and combination tools.

What is the difference between a Pulaski and a McLeod?

A Pulaski combines an axe blade with a mattock-style digging blade. A McLeod combines a rake and hoe for clearing debris and working soil. The appropriate tool depends on the vegetation, terrain, and assigned fireline task.

What is a Rhino Tool used for?

The Rhino Tool is a large hoe-style wildland tool. Its curved primary edge is designed for scraping and digging, while its straight secondary edges can cut through vegetation and root systems.

What is a fire swatter used for?

A fire swatter, sometimes called a fire flap or beater, is used to help smother or direct flames during controlled burns and mop-up. It should be used by trained personnel as part of an appropriate fire-control operation.

Are Council Tool products made in the USA?

Council Tool states that its tools are manufactured at its Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina facility. Review the exact product listing for current specifications and country-of-origin information.

Which handle length should I choose?

Handle length affects reach, transport, and working position. Compare the listed dimensions with your task, crew requirements, and storage setup before ordering.