VIDEO: A nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters is being addressed with a new technology developed by a former firefighter from the St. Louis region. IDEXโs Commercial Director of Research and Development, Jason Cerrano, created the SAM system, a digital solution designed to simplify fire truck pump operations. Cerrano, who also served as a firefighter for nearly 20 years, says the innovation aims to reduce human error and improve efficiency, potentially attracting younger recruits to the field. โWeโre taking care of the machine so that the human can take care of the human elements of a fire,โ Cerrano said. The SAM system replaces traditional mechanical gauges and levers on fire trucks with a digital interface, allowing for more precise control of water flow.
