News & Updates

Nearly 140 first responders trained with HURST Jaws of Life rescue tools during the National Auto Body Council FREE Program at the IIHS Vehicle Research Center in Virginia. 

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. 

Captium™ IQ is an AI-powered assistant that speeds diagnostics, guides repairs, and helps keep HURST Jaws of Life® rescue tools ready.

"If it wasn't for those tools, we couldn't have retrieved the patient as quickly as we did."

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

Earlier 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.  

HURST Jaws of Life® continues to set the benchmark for excellence. Check out the results of a 2023 federal report providing undeniable proof.