For centuries, the brands of IDEX Fire & Safety have specialized in manufacturing some of the world’s most reliable fire safety and rescue equipment. Our brands bring you high quality, comprehensive solutions to solve mission critical problems, save lives, and better the world in which we live. When seconds count, you can count on IDEX Fire & Safety.
Worldwide Brands Include: Akron Brass, AWG Fittings, Class1 Electronics, Dinglee, Godiva Ltd., Hale Products, HURST Jaws of Life, Lukas, SAM, Vetter, V-MUX and Weldon.
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SAM™ Total Water Management System
SAM is an integrated total water control system that manages your truck’s pump, tank, intakes and discharges. The SAM system replaces your pressure governor and takes care of opening and closing valves based on operator settings. Instead of a complex fire truck pump panel, you can have all your pump controls in a 10″ touch-screen display. SAM makes complex fire pump operations simple.
AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology
AXIS™ Smart Truck Technology is a secure, intelligent truck system that connects to the components used every day on emergency response vehicles. Designed specifically for the fire service, AXIS provides streamlined operations, increased uptime, and improved vehicle health when it matters most. Gain additional operational insights, proactive reporting, real-time support and extensive network capabilities with secure AXIS Smart Truck Technology.
V-MUX® Multiplexing System
V-MUX is a complete electrical control system. The power distribution units (nodes) reduce wire harness bundles and electrical control hardware. Our software introduces advanced control features not available in traditional wiring systems. This combination of hardware and software make up the V-MUX system.
Pump Modules
Pump Modules encompass critical components designed, assembled and tested as a complete system. Module designs offer a pre-engineered solution to maximize flow efficiencies and performance. Further benefits include ease of installation & service and standarized components for operational efficiency.
Session Speakers

David Hradek
OEM Account Manager
David Hradek has been with IDEX Fire & Safety for over 15 years, serving numerous roles in strategy, sales, training, marketing and innovation. Currently, David serves as OEM Account Manager. David was also a volunteer firefighter with the Apple Creek Fire Department in Apple Creek, OH. This experience fuels his passion for helping improve the fire service through training, education and technology. David holds a degree in Business Administration and Management & Marketing from the University of Mount Union. David resides in Charlotte, NC.

Jason Cerrano
SAM Business Line Leader
Jason Cerrano is a twenty-year fire service veteran. His fire experience started as a volunteer in rural Missouri while in college studying mechanical engineering. After finishing college, Jason decided to stay with the fire service and become a full-time paramedic firefighter. He spent the next 16 years in the St. Louis County area.
Ten years ago, Jason conceptualized and patented the industry-changing SAM technology. In 2016, Jason further developed and tested the system which has since been acquired by IDEX Corporation. As Business Line Leader for IDEX Fire & Safety, Jason is now responsible for demonstrating and educating the fire service on the SAM system and working alongside engineering to continually advance this technology. His goal is to create a safer and more efficient fire ground for the fire service through technology and integration.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.

Mike Franckowiak
Director of Strategic OEMs
Mike Franckowiak has over twenty years of professional experience in engineering, sales, strategy and development. For the last ten years, Mike has been focused in Fire & Safety, currently holding the position of Director of Sales for IDEX. Before coming into the Fire & Safety industry, Mike was in the automotive, marine, commercial trucking and the advanced material markets. Mike holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Ohio University and an MBA from the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State. Mike lives in Columbus, OH with his wife Dr. Peggy Williams.
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