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Dinges Fire Company is pleased to be a dealer for Fire Ready Enterprise LLC.  FRE was established to address the issue of firefighters struggling to carry forcible entry tools while keeping their hands free, specifically the Halligan. The Fire Ready Tool Strap was developed as a safer and more efficient alternative. It is the first-of-its-kind in the industry.

Dan Imhoff
FRE | Firefighter Tool Straps | Dinges Fire Straps

DAN IMHOFF, FRE OWNER & TOOL STRAP USER

My name is Dan Imhoff. I have been in the Fire Service since 2009. Currently, I hold the position of Lieutenant at Sarasota County Fire Department in Florida. Additionally, I am a member of the Special Operations team and a state certified paramedic.

The Story

The reason behind the establishment of Fire Ready Enterprise LLC was my desire to discover a hands-free method of carrying a Halligan tool. Throughout my career, I have witnessed numerous fire scenes where firefighters struggle to carry forcible entry tools while completing essential fire ground tasks. It is of utmost importance for firefighters to have these tools readily accessible. This led me to embark on a mission to find a solution that is both safer and more efficient. Unfortunately, my extensive search proved unsuccessful. However, after a year filled with designing and prototyping, I successfully developed the FRE Tool Shoulder Strap – the first-of-its-kind in the industry.

With the foundation of the FRE Tool Shoulder Strap Patent Pending design, several new straps evolved. The straps have proven to be a secure way to marry irons and carry either over the shoulder or by hand when needed.  Our line of Tool Straps are built around our Patent Pending design. Each strap has been refined in order to secure your tools with confidence. With their innovative designs, our straps offer a more secure and convenient way to transport your irons. No more fumbling with multiple straps or worrying about them slipping out.

With a technical rescue background, I strived to find a personal webbing that could be used on the fire ground efficiently with a carabiner. That was the start of the FRE Universal Webbing and FRE Glove Strap.

Intelligent Designs

  • All straps are one single piece – won’t get lost
  • Strap-loading illustrations built into shoulder straps
  • Tools sit vertical, out of your way, against left back hip
  • Extra-large strap designed to be worn over full PPE and SCBA
  • All products are Made in the USA
  • Lightweight yet extra-durable webbing material
  • Wear-points reinforced with strong Hypalon material
  • All straps incorporate high visibility Cordura material
  • Reflective material can be labeled with a Sharpie
  • Large glove-friendly 2” buckle – 340lbs pull force rating
  • 1” accessory loops on all tool straps
  • All straps are Machine washable
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