Charles White holds a McLeod fire tool, a tough, solid raking tool widely used by wildland firefighters at the fire line that doubles as a hoe or tamper for use in matted leaves and moving loose ground rubble. The head is formed of high carbon steel, heat-treated, quenched and tempered for long life. The six rake teeth are 3.5 in (9 cm) long and are crimped to add strength. It is equipped with a 5-foot (1.5 m) hardwood handle.