Patent ID: 7845254

Claim:
A multi-purpose tool apparatus providing a plurality of distinct functions including components to control different valves that may be employed by a firefighter at a burning structure; the tool comprising: a pair of tongue-in-groove pliers having a pair of handle members pivotally interconnected with a coupling, said handle members respectively terminating by a pair of adjustable jaw members, at least a first of said handle members having an integral extension protruding from said jaw member thereof, said integral extension forming an engaging surface and defining a recess for use as a valve operating tool for tightening and loosening fire hose couplings and for turning small valves; and at least a second of said handle members comprising an integral loop-shaped extension of selected geometry for grasping a fluid control valve for opening and closing said valve, said integral loop-shaped extension protruding transversely from an intermediate portion of said second handle member and forming an outer engaging surface cooperating with said engaging surface of said integral extension to engage the fire hose coupling.