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See what’s new at IDEX Fire & Safety – from new product launches to innovative solutions, our products in the news, and more.

Innovative Insights

How SAM BOOST Modernizes the Pump Panel and Transforms Fireground Operations

5 min read

SAM BOOST modernizes the fire pump panel with intelligent automation, real‑time pressure feedback, and instant troubleshooting. It delivers safer, more consistent handline flow, reduces radio traffic, and helps low‑staffing departments operate more efficiently during the critical first minutes on the fireground.

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Innovative Insights

Inside the SAM Smart Nozzle, How Technology is Transforming Fireground Safety

4 min read

The SAM Smart Nozzle improves fireground safety by letting firefighters call for water from the nozzle, see real‑time tank levels, rely on automatic pressure adjustments, communicate through a durable 800 MHz radio link, and utilize a 360° egress beacon for mayday situations.

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Innovative Insights

What Is SAM BOOST? A Smarter First Five Minutes on the Fireground

3 min read

Discover how SAM BOOST automates fire pump operations, speeds initial attack, and supports understaffed fire departments with smarter, faster waterflow control.

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Case Studies

SAM Case Study - Lawrence Fire Company

6 min read

SAM Case Study

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News & Updates

Jason Cerrano on Preparing for Hurricane Season After Wildfire Strain

1 min read

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.

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News & Updates

Jason Cerrano on First Responder Mental Health and PTSD Awareness

1 min read

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.

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News & Updates

Addressing Volunteer Firefighter Shortages with Technology

1 min read

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.

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News & Updates

In Remembrance of Dan Peters

4 min read

Remembering Dan Peters, former Akron Brass President, whose leadership, mentorship, and customer-first vision left a lasting industry legacy.

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Innovative Insights

Handline Nozzle Guide: Choosing the Right Nozzle for your Department

10 min read

Understanding nozzle types help you choose the right nozzle for your attack style, before the bail is opened.

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Case Studies

SAM BOOST Case Study - Hernando County Fire Rescue

4 min read

SAM BOOST Case Study

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News & Updates

Featured in Fox News: America’s firefighter shortage hits crisis level as emergency calls triple, putting lives at risk

3 min read

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

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Trade Shows & Events

Akron Brass at FDIC 2026: Waterflow Connected for Today

7 min read

Akron Brass highlights trusted waterflow tools and connected innovations at FDIC 2026, giving firefighters smarter insight, control, and confidence on scene.

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