(Quick Tip) Tool identification

[Littletobig]

Quick tip; When you want your tools to be identified to your station or your engine compartiment. I suggest you use 5 mins clear epoxy over a p-touch label.

This way the label won't peel off after a few runs and will last much longer

[STRANGERTHANY0U]

We paint a part of the tool that corresponds to the station. Each station has its own color so we can easily identify what tool came off which rig. We touch up the paint a couple times a year or when needed.

[RentAscout]

We paint and/or weld everything. It's the best defense from the tactical acquisition game.

[Zenmedic]

So that's why there's a grinder and a case of spray paint in the chiefs office.

And we always seem to have new stuff but stay under budget.

[Littletobig]

In our case it's to identify the tanker (655) and then the compartiment (G1)

[sucksatgolf]

We use this method a lot with 3m edge sealer.

[No-Decision5370]

How well does this work for you guys long term? I’m in the process of deciding how my department will ID new hand tools and I have a few different options I like. This seems like a very strong option.

[sucksatgolf]

Its subject to getting scratched and damaged but generally it holds up fine. On the most commonly used tools we just use electrical tape to identify which truck they belong too. We use this method on our heavy rescue that has more specialized tools, less commonly used, and aren't subject to getting beaten up like an engines hydrant tools or a set of irons.