I’m not even a firefighter and I found this video incredibly enjoyable

I’m not a fire fighter but I do own a halligan. Found it on a job site I was working on. I am a contractor. This thing has been incredibly useful.

This guy is smart! One of the best videos for conventional forcible entry I have seen.

Hey guys, I just randomly came across your video and I am very impressed with it. I am an old timer who has gotten out of the job after many years but it is so encouraging to see young people learning good skills and also taking a role in teaching others. Look forward to seeing your other videos. Never stop learning and be safe on the job guys!

"Go open palm, so you don't crush your knuckles."  Grabs bar with closed fist and pushes... oops.

Tip to keep them interlocked. Set the forks on the axe head and drop it/slam it on a hard surface. In the fire service, we call this "Marrying the Irons". To unmarry the irons simply drop them or hold the axe upright and tap the end knob on a firm surface

randomly watched this because I'm curious about the halligan bar, but for a very low-budget type production, this was very well done! I was especially impressed with how you didn't really stumble or hesitate, you spoke clearly and confidently and didn't waste any time. great work!

Not even a firefight but I find this extremely interesting!

Nice work Matt. Great use of time, terminology, and mechanical advantage explanations.

4:40 Nice to know I'm not the only person who has done that. (When I was younger, I spent a full 30 seconds trying to figure out why my key wasn't turning right before I realized someone had left the back door unlocked.)

Matt, that was some amazing video, enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks for sharing, that was an instant like and subscribe.

Its 4 AM and somehow I found myself here, while I may never use one of these at least now I got an idea of it. Would watch more.

This by far the most interesting and informative fire fighter video I've watched that I'll never need to use.

So now I NEED a Halligan tool..

This might be the best forcible entry video I've seen. Straight forward instruction with good additional information added when relevant. Good work!

Every level is entry level when you have a big enough ladder and a halligan.

Very well done. Being new to the fire department this information is very important and helpful. Excellent job explaining everything in the video!

Good job to my brother and sister! The irons are my favorite tool. It is truly a versatile tool. Keep up the good work and most importantly be safe and always keep in mind the task at hand.

While initial thanks would go to @adamsavage for introing the Halligan to us internet geeks, the gratitude to the folks who put their lives in danger to save ours is immeasurable.  Thank you for such an informative video, showing the amazing work that firefighters do.

Great vid, quick and to the point while touching base on the important stuff