News & Updates

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.

Captain Kirk McKinzie’s featured Fire Apparatus article explores firefighting’s evolution with smart tools and connected technology.

IDEX Fire & Safety partners with Catapult XR to modernize firefighter training and inspire future leaders in emergency response.

Hale Products partnered with Embers of Hope to host a heartwarming Family Fun Night in Ocala, FL, celebrating burn survivors with community, compassion, and courage.

We’re proud to announce that our article, Leveraging Advanced Technology, was recently published in the Fire and Safety Journal Americas (FSJA).

The 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.  

In a recent survey conducted by IDEX Fire & Safety in partnership with Lexipol, the teams uncovered the value of embracing technology in the firefighting industry.