There have been multiple industry news updates and product rollouts for the fire service lately. Check out the most recent news below.
Safety Stand Down 2026 Focuses on Firefighter Physical Fitness
- From June 14-20, Safety Stand Down 2026 will center around the importance of physical fitness for firefighters to handle diverse emergencies effectively.
Emergency Live Video Available Between Google and RapidSOS
- Google's native live video feature for Android devices, integrated with RapidSOS's extensive safety network, enables real-time video sharing during emergencies.
Pierce Reaches Major Milestone with 4,000th Delivery of its PUC Pumper
- Pierce Manufacturing celebrates the delivery of its 4,000th Pierce Ultimate Configuration Pump to Clark County, NV, Fire Department.
HEN Technologies to Build Operating System for Fire Defense
- HEN Technologies has completed a $2 million venture debt round and a $20 million Series A funding, fueling the deployment of its Fluid-IQ AI platform.
Coxreels Upgrades Inline Swivels
- Coxreels launched new multi-lobe sealing technology for its 1.5-inch and 2-inch inline swivels.
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