News & Updates

Nearly 140 first responders trained with HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools during the National Auto Body Council FREE Program at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Virginia. 

McKinzie SMART Technologies President and retired fire service leader Kirk McKinzie recently shared his perspective in Smart Cities Dive on why cities should rethink how they fund and support emergency response technology. 

SAM inventor Jason Cerrano recently joined WCJB-TV in North Central Florida to discuss the compounding challenges facing fire departments as hurricane season follows an intense stretch of wildfire activity. 

In recognition of PTSD Awareness Month, Jason Cerrano, former firefighter/paramedic and SAM inventor, recently spoke with The National News Desk to highlight the mental health challenges facing first responders. 

Jason Cerrano and the IDEX Fire & Safety team were recently highlighted in KSTP’s coverage of the growing volunteer firefighter shortage and its potential impact on communities. 

Jason Cerrano discusses the firefighter shortage on FOX News as call volumes rise. ICYMI: Explore the IDEX Recruitment Toolkit for support.

Upgrade Akron Brass Assault nozzles with the Flat Out Assault Ring Kit—delivering a flat disperse water stream for controlled surface coverage in operation now.

Captium™ IQ is an AI-powered assistant that speeds diagnostics, guides repairs, and helps keep HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools ready.

Captium now securely streams fire apparatus data into trusted third‑party platforms—unlocking safer operations, better visibility, and smarter insights. Learn more.