Resource Room
See what’s new at IDEX Fire & Safety – from new product launches to innovative solutions, our products in the news, and more.
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Featured in Fox News: America’s firefighter shortage hits crisis level as emergency calls triple, putting lives at risk
3 min readJason Cerrano discusses the firefighter shortage on FOX News as call volumes rise. ICYMI: Explore the IDEX Recruitment Toolkit for support.
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Engineered Together. Ready Together.
9 min readIDEX Fire & Safety united its brands at FDIC 2026 to showcase connected systems, Captium intelligence, and equipment built for real fireground readiness.
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Connected Equipment Empowering Safer Emergency Operations Worldwide
6 min readConnected equipment is helping fire departments do more with less. During an IAFC Tech Talk Tuesday, Jason Cerrano of IDEX Fire & Safety explained how tools like the SAM System improve efficiency, support smaller crews, and enhance safety through automation and data. Used strategically, this technology acts as a force multiplier—helping departments meet staffing, recruitment, and operational challenges without replacing firefighters.
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Akron Brass Introduces Flat Out Assault Ring Kit for Expanded Water Control and Fireground Intelligence
3 min readUpgrade Akron Brass Assault nozzles with the Flat Out Assault Ring Kit—delivering a flat disperse water stream for controlled surface coverage in operation now.
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HURST Jaws of Life® Introduces Captium™ IQ to Support Service and Equipment Readiness
4 min readCaptium™ IQ is an AI-powered assistant that speeds diagnostics, guides repairs, and helps keep HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools ready.
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Captium Launches Integration to Securely Stream Fire Apparatus Data into Trusted Third‑Party Platforms
4 min readCaptium now securely streams fire apparatus data into trusted third‑party platforms—unlocking safer operations, better visibility, and smarter insights. Learn more.
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Hale Introduces Next Generation QMAX-APX Fire Pump
4 min readHale’s next generation Qmax fire pump is built for 2027 engines, quieter operation, and flexible packaging—see it first at FDIC and learn more.
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Rethinking the Pump Panel: How Technology Is Changing Fireground Operations
6 min readIn Episode 460 of National Fire Radio, Jeremy talks with Jason Cerrano of IDEX Fire & Safety about rethinking the pump panel, reducing fireground stress, and using technology to support firefighters without sacrificing tradition. -
From Responder to Survivor and the Tool That Saved His Life
9 min readA former police officer and concrete truck driver credits HURST Jaws of Life and the crews who refused to quit, with giving him a second chance. -
HURST Jaws of Life Rescue Tool Batteries: Power & Performance When It Matters Most
3 min readHURST Jaws of Life batteries deliver reliable, high‑performance power built for the fireground—rugged, long‑lasting, and ready for any rescue.
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Making Sense of the Data: What TSI Revealed About the Future of Firefighting
4 min readInsights from Technology Summit International show how data driven firefighting technology improves safety readiness and real world emergency response.