CHAR in Action

  In this video Nate demonstrates how the CHAR can be used for rapid VES. Unlike a halligan, NY hook, axe, or buddy system; the CHAR is much quicker not only to set but also to climb and tra …

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Metal lath and plaster is one of the most difficult ceilings a firefighter will encounter; in old town buildings across America they're full of it. The CHAR tears through the metal lath and the foot …

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We've been thinking about more and more uses of the CHAR every shift and we recently thought of how the CHAR could be used as a ram to blow through cinder block and other materials. Today we went out …

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One of the many features of the CHAR is the ability to quickly transition from the floor to the attic space utilizing the foot pegs integrated into the pole of the tool. …

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Introducing the CHAR Tool - The CHAR was born out of the desire to open a ceiling and quickly advance to the attic space to extinguish the fire. In addition to accessing the attic space quickly, the c …

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Check out the versatility of the CHAR and its ability to penetrate through the ceiling and then being able to advance yourself up and through the hole. …

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