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Dan Shaw, Clark Lamping, Daryl Liggins, Jimmy Davis, Steve Robertson, and Mike Dugan

Setting Up Your Equipment for Success, Part 2

Mike Dugan, Clark Lamping, and the rest of the panel continue their discussion on firefighting equipment. This month they are joined by Steve Robertson of the Columbus (OH) Division of Fire to talk engine company operations.

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The Invisible Threat: A New Look at Fire Smoke, PPE Contamination, and the Future of Firefighter Health

Firefighters face evolving hazards from high-energy batteries, necessitating a reevaluation of PPE performance under arc flash conditions, highlighting the need for specialized testing and training.

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PPE Reimagined: Design Challenges, Field Realities, and New Directions

Firefighters face evolving hazards from high-energy batteries, necessitating a reevaluation of PPE performance under arc flash conditions, highlighting the need for specialized testing and training.

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The Hidden Pressures on ISPs and Why Fire Officers Should Pay Attention

Firefighters face evolving hazards from high-energy batteries, necessitating a reevaluation of PPE performance under arc flash conditions, highlighting the need for specialized testing and training.

12 min read

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Bill Gustin slide on fire hose loads Humpday Hangout

Humpday Hangout: Setting Up Your Equipment for Success

Clark Lamping and other members of the panel discuss firefighting equipment and hose loads, reviewing what works and does not work for various departments and why.

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Five Life Sentences for Driver in Fatal OK Fire Truck Crash

An Oklahoma woman was sentenced to five life terms for manslaughter in a crash involving a fatal Tulsa fire truck. She is also suing the city for damages related to the incident.

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Newark NJ firefighters killed in ship fire

Tracking Devices Sat Unused in Deadly NJ Cargo Fire. Could the Firefighters Have Been Saved?

A U.S. Coast Guard report revealed that Newark Fire Department failed to use available Pak-Tracker devices during a fire, contributing to the deaths of two trapped firefighters in July 2023.

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Products Services Media: January 2026

See some fire service products profiled in the January 2026 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.

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Frequency of Encountering Elevated Temperatures or High Radiant Heat During Structural Fires or Other Emergency Calls When Wearing Turnout Gear

PPE Reimagined: Understanding PPE Tradeoffs, Priorities, and Firefighter Impact

By embracing modularity, inclusive design, new fabric technologies, integrated sensing, and consistent training, the fire service can evolve its PPE to meet modern operational realities

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The FDC Kit: Ensuring Successful FDC Operations

This article describes the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Rescue driver’s fire department connections (FDC) kit, the agency's solution for quickly resolving a variety of FDC problems.

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PPE Supplement 2026: PPE Reimagined

Forward thinking toward gear that aligns with firefighter expectations and promoting best practices for keeping gear in a safe and usable condition.

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The Hidden Complexity Behind Product Certification for Personal Protective Equipment

As innovation continues and complexity increases, the role of certification with regard to firefighter PPE becomes more critical.

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Products/Services/Media: December 2025

Check out some firefighting products and services showcased in the December 2025 issue of Fire Engineering.

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The BLADE Advantage: Smarter Water, Less Fatigue

Firefighters need every tactical advantage they can get. By examining the fire suppression model comprehensively, we can see the necessary benefits of proper line selection.

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