Fireman{3 s pike pole or the like

A fireman's pike pole is provided with a head of generally triangular configuration with a longitudinally extending pointed portion and a laterally extending hook. A recess in the head opening toward the outer end is arranged to receive objects such as a hose, collapsed fire hose, an axe head or the like, and to hold such objects in position by a readily retractable locking element slidably mounted on the head at the outer end of the recess whereby such object may be manipulated, carried or extended to another person by means of the pole.