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 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.
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.
Manufacture: Fire Ready Enterprise has partnered with an American based company who specializes in medical and fire rescue equipment. They are professional manufacturers for 3M products to include Scott Air-Pak straps as well as the Scott RIT-Pak. I believe it is essential to partner with a manufacturer who has proven they too have Pride In Performance.
Fire Ready Enterprise LLC 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.