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Your Gloves, Always Ready.

Glove Up Quickly Every Time.

Handy Hook is a patented glove holder created by an experienced firefighter, for all firefighters. We're working to make the Fire Service quicker, making those we serve safer.

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  • Aschton E.
    Verified Buyer

    Fantastic product. Anyone thinking about

    Fantastic product. Anyone thinking about buying the product needs to go ahead and do it. You won’t be disappointed.
    Product Reviewed: Handy Hook "Compact Firefighter" Set (DEBP/C-L)
    08/29/26
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  • (716) 9.
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    Maybe it’s designed for FF’s

    Maybe it’s designed for FF’s with little hands? For the life of me, I could not get them to work with my gloves & bunker pants. I bought them because one of our members has them and showed me how easy they are to use. Maybe it’s because her hands are smaller than mine but like I mentioned, not usable
    Product Reviewed: Handy Hook "Don/Doff Firefighter" Set (DEBP/C-L)
    Comments by Store Owner on Review by Nathan Helten on Thu Aug 27 2026
    Nathan Helten
    If you have time I’d like to see a video of you using the Hooks. I’m positive I can give some pointers on gloving up even with large hands my friend. Shoot me an email and we can figure it out together. support@myhandyhook.com
    08/26/26
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  • James H.
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    Unlikely to use. I don’t

    Unlikely to use. I don’t feel like the C-clips used to ensure premature deployment are something I’d like to keep track of and are likely to get lost quickly. As-is, the handy hook adds no improvement to the process of donning/doffing gloves. Clever idea, but practical application isn’t for me. The added
    Product Reviewed: Handy Hook "Don/Doff Firefighter" Set (DEBP/C-L)
    Comments by Store Owner on Review by Nathan Helten on Tue Aug 25 2026
    Nathan Helten
    That’s some great input my friend. I’m curious, did you have any issues with the “How To” part of Handy Hook? If the C-Locks are installed correctly then they will never be able to fall off and get lost. Also, there are NO quicker methods to Don fire gloves than Handy Hooks process. I’ve proven that many times over. If used correctly you should be able to consistently don both of your gloves in any position within 2 seconds with minimal training. If they are being used properly. The Stainless Steel backplates have NEVER been known to transfer any kind of heat to harm the user. I carry multiple steel tools in my bunkers every single day and have NEVER had heat transfer from any of them. I’m wondering if you aren’t mounting the Hooks correctly to get this kind of heat transfer. If mounted inside the bunker pant pocket and you are still experiencing “significant heat absorption in a structure fire” then maybe you need to have a discussion with your bunker manufacturer. It sounds like the bunker material is unable to create any kind of protection for you and your fellow Firefighters. This NEEDS to be addressed through your chain of command to get to the bottom of it. I personally have been involved in 100’s of situations where heat transfer was possible and have NEVER had this happen. Please let me know what you find out about the incompetent bunker material or if it may have been incorrect mounting placement. I’d like to personally get to the bottom of this for yours and the rest of the fire services safety. If confined spaces are getting you caught up, then that’s why I designed the Compact version Handy Hook to create minimal drag on your bunkers during these situations. Not to say that it is 100% never going to get caught up, but with little training you can easily remove the entanglement by pushing your gloved hand downwards over the Hook to remove the entanglement. The process is definitely unfamiliar though. I am the first glove tool invented to single handedly don fire gloves. Anyone using Handy Hook for the first time would require some guidance to get familiar with a product that has never been introduced to the fire service before. That’s why I have the How To portion on my website to answer many of the questions that may come up. I would love to hear back from you about this situation. It seems like we may have a lot to figure out with your specific involvement. Please either reach out via this platform or email at support@myhandyhook.com. I would love to continue this conversation so I can create a better and safer product or process for all of my customers. Thanks for the feedback and sorry for the long message.
    08/18/26
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  • Eric M.
    Verified Buyer

    I wish the mechanism that

    I wish the mechanism that you have to flip to unlock the glove was a little bit more sturdy/able to hold the glove more aggressively, would be nice if the clip itself had a little more tension or an abrasive grip as well to make donning easier.
    Product Reviewed: Handy Hook "Don/Doff Firefighter" Set (DEBP/C-L)
    Comments by Store Owner on Review by Nathan Helten on Tue Aug 18 2026
    Nathan Helten
    That makes sense partner. I actually have been trying to find a more secure way to do just that. I haven’t settled on a design yet to accomplish it to my standards though. But I am working on it. Hopefully get something out soon.
    08/17/26
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  • Andrew B.
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    It’s possible that it’s simply

    It’s possible that it’s simply user error, but my gloves just fall off even if it’s locked.
    Product Reviewed: Handy Hook "Don/Doff Firefighter" Set (DEBP/C-L)
    Comments by Store Owner on Review by Nathan Helten on Thu Aug 28 2025
    Nathan Helten
    I can help with that. Sounds like the glove may not be set up high enough for the locking mechanism to work. Can you email me pics of what’s going on? I would like to see for myself so I can help get to the bottom of the problem.
    08/27/25
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Which Hook is Right for Me?

The Compact (shorter version) is good for firefighters who usually crawl around more. It’s less likely to get caught on things while you maneuver around the scene. 


The Don/Doff (longer version) is good for firefighters with bigger hands or who don’t necessarily need a shorter hook. The length makes it easier to don your gloves, which can make donning time even faster. It also comes with an added bonus of hands-free doffing when you’re done with your gloves. 

 

Will These Work with My Setup?

Your Gloves, Always Ready.

Handy Hooks work with gloves with a rolled outer cuff. The sewn edge of the cuff allows the Hook to clip on securely. If your gloves don't have that rolled cuff and have cotton or nomex gauntlet extensions instead, you can roll those inside the glove until you reach the rolled cuff.


Your Gear, No Adaptations.

Our new Dog Ear Backplates mount effortlessly to almost all material without adapting your gear! Check out our How To Handy Hook page to find out more info.

 
Still not sure your setup will work?

Send a message with some pictures and your concerns, and we'll help you decide what's best for you.

In the Press

Episode #92 - Handy Hooked on Innovation: Firefighting Smarts with Nathan Helten

"A Sedgwick County firefighter's invention helps those in his profession..." Read the whole article here.

Handy Hook is a proud Kansas manufacturer, partnering with locally owned companies.

2024: Rated Top 4 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Award.

2023: Nominated for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Award.

"Sedgwick County firefighter's invention helps save valuable time..." Read the wholearticle here.

"Representatives showcased the latest in fire and EMS technology and innovation..." Read the whole article here.

In the Press

Handy Hook has been featured in the media multiple times.


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2024: Rated Top 4 CTMIKS Award.

2023: Nominated for CTMIKS Award.

Episode #92 - Handy Hooked on Innovation: Firefighting Smarts with Nathan Helten

"A Sedgwick County firefighter's invention helps those in his profession..." Read the whole article here.

"Sedgwick County firefighter's invention helps save valuable time..." Read the whole article here.

Handy Hook is a proud Kansas manufacturer.

"Representatives showcased the latest in fire and EMS technology and innovation..." Read the whole article here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The "Don/Doff Firefighter" was Handy Hooks first design at 6" long which mounts securely to your bunker pants or coat, holds your gloves extremely well, allows you to "Don" each glove single-handedly and will also offer the option to "Doff" each glove single-handedly. The longer base offers a more secure glove don as well.


After using the "Don/Doff Firefighter" in the field during the prototyping process, we decided to see if we could make it shorter and still be able to function for donning your gloves quickly.


We came up with the "Compact Firefighter"! At only 3.5" in length the "Compact Firefighter" will mount anywhere on your bunker material, hold your gloves securely and allow you to "Don" single-handedly at anytime in the pre fire process. You will only lose the ability to "Doff" your fire gloves. The shorter stature makes the "Compact Firefighter" less cumbersome during your fire-ground activities as well.

They have a melting temp over 400F, they will have to be in that temp rang consistently for several minutes before they start to fail. Handy Hook was tested to NFPA 1970 standards revealing that they will stay mounted on your gear and only minimal drip will occur. Being mounted at your knee height means we confirmed your SCBA mask will fail prior to Handy Hook failing.

The injection molding and new stainless steel back plates are made right here in Wichita, Kansas.
Handy Hook will work better with gloves that have a rolled sewn cuff that makes for a stronger hold and allows the Handy Hook to work more consistently. They will not grab the cotton or nomex gauntlet extensions unless you roll them inside the glove so the Handy Hook will grab the rolled sewn cuff.
Both the "Don/Doff Firefighter" and the " Compact Firefighter" are designed the same in the way the hold your gloves, ready to don at a moments notice. The difference is that the "Don/Doff Firefighter" is 6” long to enable you to doff your gloves single-handedly as well. The "Compact Firefighter" is 3.5” long and will hold your gloves securely until you’re ready to don them single-handedly.
While donning your glove, make sure you put pressure towards your thigh which makes the Hook grab. My Hooks mimic the use of your Thumb and Index finger grabbing the cuff of your glove. Then as soon as you have your hand fully inserted, pull down and out at around a 45 degree angle away from the Hook to allow the glove to remove easily.


See my tutorial on using both hooks on the How To page.

When mounting your Hooks for the first time, you'll have to recheck the tension after general use. Your bunker gear will conform to the shape of the Handy Hook mounting style and tend to loosen. A few quick turns of your Phillips head screwdriver will fix it.


Learn how to use the backplates through the tutorial on our How To page.

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