Historical information

Wooden rods known as Pike Poles, a tool used in a fire situation to remove plaster and wood wall cladding. Used in power stations, houses and other buildings.Still available but with a fibreglass handle.

Significance

Used by AGL employees in the Bogong Power Station (Kiewa hydro Electric Scheme) to remove plaster and wood wall cladding during a fire.

Physical description

Long (1390 mm) polished wooden rods that taper from a circumference of 100 mm to 115 mm at the fitted bronze end. The bronze hooks are shaped like a capital R with an extended back to the R. The hooks are called "Pike Poles".