The Big Ed Pulaski Story
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The Big Ed Pulaski Story
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| Collection |
Pulaski - 1910 Fire Exhibit |
| Date |
1910 |
| Description |
Ed Pulaski invented the Pulaski tool, still used today by firefighters.
Image 1: Pulaski tool, owned by Ed Pulaski. This is the original tool invented by "Big Ed" Pulaski, and bears the initials "EP" stamped into one side of the axe head and "FS" stamped into the other side. Handle is stamped "USFS" with reddish paint or stain near the axe head. The original pulaski tool is on loan from the Pabst family. WDMM Collection.
Image 2: A mass produced Pulaski tool. WDMM Collection.
Image 3: Ed Pulaski (on right) briefing assistant Ranger George Howard. Photo taken years after the 1910 Fire. Note the Pulaski tool on George's shoulder, which was designed by Ranger Pulaski shortly after the 1910 Fire. WDMM Collection. |
| Object ID |
2010.21.024 |
| Object Name |
Pulaski |
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit line should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Wallace District Mining Museum and the US Forest Service.
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Last modified on: August 16, 2010
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