Resource Room

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

Every second counts in firefighting. The SAM Waterflow System automates pump operations, speeds up hydrant connections, and reduces human error—helping crews get water on the fire faster. With SAM, firefighters focus more on saving lives and less on manual tasks. Discover how automation is transforming emergency response.

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

Firefighters will play a critical role in supporting city leaders as they work to advance technology and innovation.

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.

This piece highlights the dangers of overpressurized hose lines during structure fires, showing how pressure surges can lead to firefighter injuries, delays, and miscommunication. Using real-world scenarios and NFPA data, it emphasizes the physical toll on crews and the challenges faced by pump operators. It also demonstrates how SAM helps reduce risk and improve safety by automating pressure control during critical moments.

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

Fire service leaders are urged to embrace technology—from AI to wearables—to enhance safety, efficiency, and service. True transformation starts with empowered people and strong leadership.