News & Updates
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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.
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Beyond the Fireline: Putting People First
5 min readIDEX Fire & Safety and iEmpathize Host Webinar on Human Trafficking Awareness
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The Evolution of Firefighting Tools: A Perspective on Technology and Tradition
2 min readCaptain Kirk McKinzie’s featured Fire Apparatus article explores firefighting’s evolution with smart tools and connected technology.
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Forging the Future: Training and Recruitment Are Critical to Building the Firefighting Talent Pipe
6 min readIDEX Fire & Safety partners with Catapult XR to modernize firefighter training and inspire future leaders in emergency response.
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Featured in FSJA: Leveraging Advanced Technology
1 min readWe’re proud to announce that our article, Leveraging Advanced Technology, was recently published in the Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA).
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SAM Partners with Qwake Technologies to Visualize the Future of Connected Solutions
5 min readThe firefighting industry isn’t typically recognized for its ability to develop disruptive technology. However, as technology becomes increasingly critical across nearly every sector, firefighting is no different. As the industry continues to evolve, innovative technologies will be essential to driving progress, recruiting the next generation, and improving safety and efficiency.
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IDEX Fire & Safety Launches Recruitment Toolkit
3 min readYounger Generations not Entering the Field Quickly Enough to Fill the Shoes of Retiring Baby Boomers, Requiring a New Approach to Recruitment
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Recent Study Shows Technology Will Be a Critical Factor in Firefighting Recruitment Efforts
7 min readIn a recent survey conducted by IDEX Fire & Safety in partnership with Lexipol, the teams uncovered the value of embracing technology in the firefighting industry.
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FDIC 2025 Examines the Future of a Changing Industry
9 min readEarlier this month, thousands of firefighting professionals and other industry experts gathered in Indianapolis for FDIC International to discover what the future holds for a dynamic, changing industry. Attendance this year broke records with more than 37,000 participating in the events and festivities.
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Why IDEX?
12 min readWe sat down with a handful of employees at FDIC in 2024 to hear what they value most about working for IDEX Fire & Safety.
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Celebrating 110 Years of Hale Products
8 min readAs Hale Products celebrates 110 years of service, we reflect on a journey of pioneering advancements, dedication to customer needs, and unwavering support for those who support their communities.
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HURST Jaws of Life®— Ranked #1 in Leading the Way with Extrication Tools
7 min readHURST Jaws of Life® continues to set the benchmark for excellence. Check out the results of a 2023 federal report providing undeniable proof.