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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Precision Under Pressure: Hale and the SAM System at FDIC 2026
7 min readAt FDIC 2026, Hale delivered trusted pumps, live SAM System waterflow, and a first look at QMAX APX—precision, control, and confidence under pressure.
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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.