Sharp Performance is the first mental performance coaching platform for law enforcement officers and their families. Our team of former Navy Seals and Green Berets adapts cognitive performance coaching from the Special Operations community and delivers it to law enforcement agencies across America. Our brand and methods break down stigma and allow us to reach the individuals within each agency who have historically avoided available mental health and wellness options.
Our platform provides vetted high-performance coaches, offers customized mobile-based exercises adapted from proven training given to top US special operations units, and centralizes an organization’s existing wellness resources–all while maintaining users confidentiality and trust. Sharp’s goal is to act as a force-multiplier for departments existing mental health resources, to increase users’ performance in dynamic situations and ability to carry stress over time, and to reduce organizations’ stress-induced turnover.
Ready Rebound is the healthcare recovery solution for first responders. Pro athletes receive specialized, high-level orthopedic care. We believe the same expedited, quality care should be available to all of our nation’s first responders, the people who keep our communities safe, supported, and running every day.
Over 400 public safety departments and essential worker organizations have partnered with Ready Rebound to ensure their employees receive faster access to care, coordinated recovery services, and clear communication every step of the recovery process.
Chiefs building future-proof workflows value consolidating mission critical software under a single log-in, accessible anywhere on any device. Agencies using First Due report reduced risk at the time of response, decreased staff hours due to inefficient software, and lower total cost of software ownership.
At Pierce Manufacturing, fire trucks are built to live up to the demands of firefighters and the communities they serve. Behind every highly customized, carefully-designed and engineered pumper, aerial, tanker and rescue unit is a team of professionals whose mission is to build a truck, exactly how it’s ordered. To Pierce, every step of the process is personal; from innovation and expertise, to customization and service. As a single-source manufacturer with over one million square feet of state-of-the-art production space, there’s a reason you’ll find more than 30,000 Pierce trucks on the road today. Facilities are ISO-9001 certified, showing the company’s dedication to meet world-class standards for quality. Pierce is continually evolving to provide firefighters with industry-leading advancements and unmatched innovation. As a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, the experienced team has access to cutting-edge technologies and revolutionary processes that have contributed to the development of custom chassis and innovations.
Samsara transforms physical operations by connecting people, equipment, systems, and sites onto one platform. Whether it’s fleet management or operational efficiency, our AI-powered technology uses trillions of data points to deliver accurate insights that improve safety and streamline operations. Our platform is secure, easy-to-deploy, scalable, and integrates easily with existing tools.
UDS is the leading accredited early detection company, offering first responders advanced diagnostic services, including full-body ultrasounds, low-dose chest CT for lung screening, coronary artery calcium scoring, stress tests, stress echoes, and enhanced biomarker panels. These services detect cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions with physician oversight to ensure high accuracy, available as standalone enhancements or part of a wellness solution.
As the only fully accredited provider (ACR, AIUM, ICAEL), UDS meets the highest medical standards. We provide NFPA 1582-compliant physicals with physician-led exams, hearing and vision testing, PFT, skin evaluation, x-ray, and all required components. We also enhance NFPA 1583 testing with VO2 max assessments. Serving 40 states and over 60,000 firefighters, UDS delivers exceptional early detection and prevention services.
Skydio stands at the forefront of American drone innovation as the nation’s leading manufacturer and global pioneer in autonomous flight technology. Through advanced AI and computer vision, Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs transform how fire, rescue, and emergency services keep their crews and communities safe.
These autonomous drones serve as force multipliers for public safety, providing real-time situational awareness during critical incidents, natural disasters, and emergency response. Skydio’s DFR platform combines unprecedented reliability with AI-powered precision navigation, allowing drones to operate safely in complex environments, day or night while delivering crucial aerial intelligence to decision-makers on the ground.
Headquartered in California, Skydio upholds the highest security standards with all products designed, assembled, and supported in America. Today, 800+ public safety agencies rely on Skydio to increase first responder safety, reduce response times, and protect their communities.
L3Harris demonstrates a strong commitment to fire protection, particularly within the public safety sector, by providing advanced, ruggedized communication tools designed for high-heat environments and strict industry standards. Their focus includes developing compliant, reliable equipment and offering grant support to fire departments. L3Harris also developed the XL Extreme™ 400P radio, which is certified to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1802 standard, the most rigorous testing regime for firefighting devices, including heat-resistant seals that withstand up to 500° F.
The Fire Group is a portfolio of distinguished, American fire apparatus brands that includes E-ONE, Ferrara, KME, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, Ladder Tower and Spartan Fire Chassis. The brands have distinct offerings, but they share a passion for serving the fire industry. Each brand is backed by a dedicated and professional dealer network that provides expert sales, parts, and service support nationwide. The portfolio includes a variety of expedited product offerings that shorten order o delivery time while still allowing customization to meet the unique leads of fire departments across the country. The Fire Group is part of the Specialty Vehicles Segment, which also includes emergency vehicle brands, within Terex Corporation. We are proud to support the Metro Fire Chiefs Conference and excited to welcome them to the great city of Milwaukee! Find out more at www.revfireinnovations.com.
ESO (ESO Solutions, Inc.) is dedicated to improving community health and safety through the power of data. Since its founding in 2004, the company continues to pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today’s EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and state EMS offices. ESO currently serves thousands of customers throughout North America with a broad software portfolio, including the industry-leading ESO Electronic Health Record (EHR), the next generation ePCR; ESO Health Data Exchange (HDE), the first-of-its-kind healthcare interoperability platform; ESO Fire RMS, the modern fire Record Management System; ESO Patient Registry (trauma, burn and stroke registry software); and ESO State Repository. ESO is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.eso.com.
Fire-Dex is the fastest-growing manufacturer of PPE for first responders and the world’s largest Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance under its subsidiary, Gear Wash. Headquartered in Medina, Ohio, with three additional manufacturing locations in Georgia, North Carolina, and Mexico, Fire-Dex is a global company that prides itself on being a family-owned and -operated business with a mission “to serve those who serve.” For over 40 years, its dedicated team of associates has helped pave the path of innovation for new products and services that focus on the health and safety of first responders by offering turnout gear, alternative PPE, boots, hoods, gloves, helmets, and PPE rentals.
Established nearly two centuries ago, FM Global is a mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM Global to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity in order to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.
As the global safety science leader, with decades of dedicated experience in fire protection, UL is uniquely qualified to assist first responders and all public safety stakeholders in their work to reduce fire risks, strengthen protections, understand fire science and bring innovative fire protection equipment to market. Our fire safety testing and certification services, training offerings and expertise help us fulfill our mission of working for a safer world.
Paul Davis Restoration – Property Restoration Experts
Paul Davis Restoration provides comprehensive restoration services for residential and commercial properties affected by water, fire, mold, storms, and other disasters. Since 1966, the company has grown into a trusted leader in the industry, with a network of more than 300 independently owned and operated locations across the United States and Canada.
3M offers a comprehensive, diverse portfolio of personal protective equipment solutions including 3M Scott branded SCBA, handheld and hands-free thermal imagers, voice communication devices and firefighter accountability solutions. Most notably the Air-Pak™ SCBA is used by firefighters, military, civil defense, and industrial workers around the world.
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, delivering a unified ecosystem of mission-critical communications, video security and command center software. Our solutions – spanning two-way radios, broadband networks, alerting and accountability software, drones, body cameras and AI-powered analytics – help fire, law enforcement and emergency services stay connected, informed and coordinated. By integrating voice, video and data across agencies and devices, Motorola Solutions enables faster decision-making, improved situational awareness and more effective response when every second counts. From the dispatch center to the incident scene, our technologies enhance safety, accountability and operational efficiency, helping protect people, property and communities worldwide.
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, LION is a family-owned company with a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing new products and services designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of first responders worldwide. From game-changing personal protective equipment (PPE) and Uniforms to professional gear maintenance to state-of-the-art fire safety training tools and facilities, it is LION’s mission to make sure that first responders are READY FOR ACTION. To learn more, visit www.lionprotects.com.
Peregrine’s data integration platform enables fire-rescue agencies to improve response strategies, enhance patient outcomes, collaborate across partner organizations, access critical inspection and investigation data, and optimize staffing insights that can lead to better resource allocation and decreased operational costs.
FACETS is a management consulting company comprised of public safety and governmental professionals with current experience in the management of high-performance organizations. Founded in 2006, FACETS is unique in its standing with public safety and public sector management agencies with divergent points of view on issues. FACETS has completed work for the International City/County Management Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, to name a few. FACETS principals and associates have a well-earned reputation for fairness and the ability to look at issues from a number of perspectives.
Vector Solutions delivers award-winning, real-time training, operations and workforce management solutions to the fire services, emergency medical services, risk pools, cities and municipalities, law enforcement and public works industries with its record-keeping, credentials, accident tracking, ISO training, and performance support tools. Vector Solutions is a leader in eLearning and performance support, providing award-winning SaaS solutions.
GALLS® proudly serves America’s Public Safety and Military professionals with the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions, along with relentless service. Founded in 1967, GALLS® is trusted by over one million Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Emergency Medical, Federal, Military, Corrections, Security, Postal, Public Transportation, and other essential workers to be their service provider.
Based in Lexington, KY, GALLS’® national footprint includes 160 locations and more than 1,200 employees. As the largest retailer and distributor specializing in Public Safety and Military uniforms and equipment, GALLS® offers multiple custom web-based solutions for agencies and departments of all sizes. Learn more about GALLS® products, customizing, and solutions at www.galls.com.
Digitech is a leading provider of advanced billing and technology services to the EMS transport industry. Our solutions maximize collections through innovative technology, time-tested processes, and true partnerships with our clients. Our proprietary technology is balanced with careful manual oversight, which allows us to be efficient while maintaining impeccable compliance.
Bullard has a rich history in solving customer problems in innovative ways, enabling these customers to have long, healthy, and productive lives. This legacy that began with the invention of the hard hat, continued through the 1930s with our supplied-air respirators and our first fire helmet, and propelled through to our powered air purifying respirators and thermal imagers. Each of these safety-focused, customer ]centric products have been and continue to be designed for the experts in the industries Bullard serves. By helping keep workers safe in Infrastructure, Energy, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Healthcare, Emergency Responder roles, and many others, Bullard stays at the forefront of safety in the workplace.
Esri has successfully worked with thousands of agencies across the country just like yours. Our geographic information system (GIS) software and services give you the tools to provide an effective response, using information in a clear, integrated picture. First responders, chief officers, and executive staff can make better decisions faster, using actionable intelligence when and where they need it.
From deciding where to build new fire stations or emergency operations centers, to monitoring disasters and events as they happen in real-time, geospatial cloud will help you unlock the spatial component of your valuable data and see your organization’s information from a new perspective.
O’Connor CARES Solutions (OCS) is a Washington, DC based advocacy and consulting firm which specializes in the fire service, public safety, code development, communications, resiliency, labor, and energy sectors. Since its founding in 2017, OCS has represented Fortune 500 Companies, Pharmaceutics, International Labor Unions, Trade Associations, and myriad of small and mid-sized enterprises in strategic consulting, business development, coalition/relationship building and advocacy at all levels of government.
Kevin B. O’Connor, former head of the International Association of Fire Fighters’ Governmental Affairs, Strategic Initiatives, and Political Action, is the founding principal. Mr. O’Connor is a highly respected political operative with extensive connections with leaders in both political parties. He served as chair of the Congressional Fire Service Institutes Advisory Committee and is the 2010 Mason Langford honoree for lifetime achievement in the fire service. O’Connor served as a Director and/or Chair of the University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, and the Maryland State Economic Development Commission. Since 2022, Kevin has proudly served on the Baltimore City Board of Fire Commissioners. He began his career in the Baltimore County Fire Department where he served in both line and staff positions in addition to serving concurrently as president of the Baltimore County Fire Fighters Association and the Maryland State and DC Professional Fire Fighters.
MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced safety products, technologies, and solutions. Our core fire service products include the revolutionary MSA G1 SCBA at the center of the Connected Firefighter Platform, FireGrid™ software, LUNAR® Connected Device, Cairns® fire helmets, ALTAIR® portable gas detection instruments, and Globe Manufacturing Company turnout gear and boots.
Darley provides the highest quality technology and equipment solutions to the Federal Defense community and First Responders. With its origins in Midwest manufacturing, Darley offers our nation’s heroes a complete line of unmanned systems, technology, equipment and pumps. More information is available at www.darley.com.
Custom-built to meet the unique needs of each department, Deccan International’s decision-support software applications help Fire & EMS departments improve their response times, optimize their resources and defend their budgets. We create smart, easy-to-use software that takes the guesswork out of managing Fire & EMS services.
Life Scan Wellness Centers is the Nation’s largest provider of comprehensively enhanced first responder Physicals for the last quarter of century and remains a trusted partner for many years of the IAFC/NFPA Metro Chiefs Section as well as the IAFF. Life Scan Wellness Centers provides Fire Departments with NFPA 1582/1583 compliant physicals that are enhanced focusing on life saving early detection. Life Scan Wellness Centers Program is designed exclusively for fire departments and is the contracted provider for the International Association of Firefighters Health & Wellness Trust (IAFF) and Law Enforcement Officer & Firefighter Trusts (LEOFF). The early detection of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other potentially catastrophic illnesses is lifesaving! Our Life Scan Wellness Centers ultrasound-guided physical exams for first responders has been incorporated into the standards for over 650 Fire Service, EMS, and Law Enforcement Departments. Additionally, we have incorporated behavioral health screenings and linkage with behavioral health clinical resources at point of examination to better support total wellness. Life Scan Wellness Centers has been recognized as the industry leader and takes that responsibility seriously, embracing cutting edge research partnerships, innovations, and industry participation to increase awareness.
LIV is a modern ITM compliance management platform purpose-built for fire prevention teams. Developed for and with AHJs, LIV unifies 3rd party and internal inspections into one flexible, scalable system of record for prevention and compliance.
The platform centralizes premises, inspections, deficiencies, and permits while providing real-time visibility across a department’s jurisdiction. LIV eliminates fragmented reporting and manual review processes while delivering real-time visibility into open deficiencies and helping prevention teams increase compliance, strengthen defensible enforcement, and reduce fire-related risk at no cost to AHJs.
Optional Compliance Review Services offer expert fire marshal and certified code review, follow-up, and resolution support at no cost to AHJs.
Trusted by more than 250 AHJs of all sizes, from small towns to large metropolitan departments across every region, and over 3,000 inspection companies nationwide, LIV is committed to protecting life and property and improving community safety. Learn more at livsafe.com.
Echo Data Analytics – Take Command of Your Data
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NERIS-Ready: Compare Apples to Apples Echo autocodes historical NFIRS data to NERIS specifications for true apples-to-apples comparisons with full historical continuity.
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Milliken & Company’s fire-resistant fabrics deliver unparalleled protection with remarkable comfort. With our long history as a manufacturer of flame-resistant textiles, we have been a trusted resource for hundreds of fire departments and municipalities all over the United States, for more than 50 years.
Our FR fabrics are designed and certified for virtually any situation, like high-risk operations such as structural firefighting and wildland fire services — or to unwind afterward in comfortable station wear. Our FR fabrics feature superior wicking and moisture management. Our textiles are highly breathable and lightweight. And the superior thermal protection provided by Milliken technologies can help decrease cardiovascular stress in both the short and long term. A product from our portfolio of FR textiles will fit your particular needs.
Nomex® and Kevlar® are two of the most trusted and innovative fiber brands in the industry, with more than 50 years of proven performance. These aramid fibers support a wide range of personal protection solutions, including turnout ensembles, firefighter particulate barrier hoods, station wear, and wildland gear.
Nomex® is a durable, flame resistant aramid fiber with inherent thermal protection that cannot be washed out or worn away. Nomex® Nano technologies help reduce exposure to harmful contaminants while maintaining the inherent flame resistance while increasing breathability and comfort. Kevlar® is an exceptionally strong, heat resistant aramid fiber, best known for its use in ballistic body armor and widely adopted across protective apparel due to its inherent thermal protection and outstanding strength to weight ratio.
Today, Nomex® and Kevlar® aramid fibers are part of Arclin, continuing a legacy of materials innovation originally developed at DuPont. Nomex and Kevlar are headquartered in Richmond, VA.
Conway Shield has been a trusted name in the fire service for over 40 years, known for crafting some of the finest leather helmet fronts in the industry. Founded by Paul Conway, a former Assistant Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department, the company was built on a deep understanding of the needs and traditions of metro fire agencies.
While our heritage is rooted in premium leatherwork, Conway Shield has evolved into a full-line supplier of personal protective equipment and fire service tools. We proudly support departments with high-quality gear from leading manufacturers, combined with knowledgeable service and support.
Our mission remains the same: to provide firefighters with reliable, purpose-built equipment that reflects the pride of the profession and performs when it matters most.
For over forty years, Lakeland Fire + Safety has provided quality protective solutions for the most critical applications, answering the call to protect the world’s workers, first responders, and communities.
Every Lakeland team member is joined in our pursuit of a noble mission: Protecting Your People. We’re proud to offer a platform for innovative designers, developers, and industry experts as they lead the charge to shape global worker safety.
With a robust, growing product portfolio, Lakeland Fire + Safety’s vision prioritizes the availability of high-quality PPE and simplifies the process of selecting protective apparel with proven data-backed products. At Lakeland, every part of our organization is centered around Protecting Your People.
We understand the urgent nature of worker safety, so Lakeland’s nearly 360-degree view of its supply chain consistently ensures our customers can order and receive the proper PPE for their application when they need it most.
Lakeland Fire + Safety is proud to partner with a global network of select distribution partners who help support our field sales and customer service teams in bringing PPE to the global workforce. Whether you’re looking to evaluate your current safety program, compare garments, schedule a site visit, check your order status, or learn more about the Lakeland mission, our team is ready to assist you!
Axene Continuing Education, LLC delivers high-quality, practical CE courses for EMS providers. We are committed to providing learning experiences that are SIMPLE: Stimulating, Innovative, Memorable, Practical, Leading-edge, and Engaging. Our courses meet vocational accreditation requirements and deepen students’ understanding of pre-hospital medicine. Axene Continuing Education’s unique training, experience, and teaching approach make learning fun, fast and easy.
Emergent specializes in fleet management and incident response solutions, offering advanced telemetry integration for fleet vehicles and incorporated data from trucks and equipment. Information feeds into Emergent’s Fleet Management Dashboards in real-time, providing a live overview for performance tracking, checklists, maintenance monitoring, and remote troubleshooting. Emergent’s Fire Tactical Board transforms incident management, connecting calls, units, equipment, and personnel, aiding Incident Commanders with live visualizations, drag-and-drop functionality, and automated incident timelines. This tool is instrumental in streamlining the decision-making process during critical incidents.
Designed with Ops and Fleet in mind, Emergent ensures ease of use and reliability, keeping your fleet up, in service, and safer while reducing the time spent on reporting by 50%. Emergent is not just another software provider; we are your partner in safeguarding your firefighters and the communities they serve.
The Compliance Engine is a simple, internet-based tool for code officials to track and drive code compliance, reduce false alarm activity and provide a safer community. It provides a secure cloud environment in which third party contractors who inspect, test and maintain fire protections systems, submit their reports via Brycer’s (The Compliance Engine) web portal directly to the AHJ. This facilitates a more efficient review, tracking and follow-up process with occupants to correct deficiencies and maintain systems. In addition to the web-based technology, our services include a team to administer hard and soft copy notifications, build your database and perform follow up calls to help increase testing and maintenance activity in each jurisdiction. The end result is a comprehensive and accurate aggregation of data around which buildings have what types of systems, when they were last tested, and if there are any open deficiencies that could jeopardize their successful deployment in the event of an incident. With The Compliance Engine, AHJs are better equipped to do more with less in their mission to drive 100% code compliance with fire and life safety laws.
3AM Innovations provides leading edge technology solutions to empower fire departments, police and other critical first responders with user-friendly technology that enhances readiness, streamlines on-site processes, and safeguards lives. Leveraging the interoperability of IoT, 3AM integrates its core FLORIAN platform with global technology partners to expand its capabilities and deliver the critical information needed to efficiently track and deploy resources and make crucial split second decisions in the field. With decades of incident command experience and the power of artificial intelligence, 3AM is converting the organized chaos of an emergency into actionable intelligence. Learn more at 3aminnovations.com.
Miovision enables cities to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions while improving public safety through scalable intelligent transportation solutions.
Our AI-powered platform helps communities improve traffic efficiency at the intersection and make roads safer for all types of road users – drivers, emergency responders, transit riders, pedestrians and cyclists. Since 2005, Miovsion’s systems have detected over 30 billion vehicles and 1.5 billion pedestrians, assisting nearly 2,000 customers in 63 countries. For more information, visit miovision.com.
For over 100 years, Kidde has been a trusted name in fire safety, manufacturing residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories. After introducing the first integrated smoke detection system a century ago, Kidde continues to set the standard and help protect people and property with advanced, smart and connected solutions for today’s modern consumer. For more information, visit kidde.com or follow Kidde on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
INNOTEX® is a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), including turnout gear, rescue gear, and hoods, specifically designed for firefighters and first responders. Trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide, INNOTEX® combines over 100 years of expertise in technical apparel with a strong commitment to innovation.
The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across North America, including a key U.S. plant in Ohatchee, Alabama, enabling it to deliver high-quality, reliable protective solutions to the market.
Essential Personnel (EP) is a performance development, training management and safety/wellness software solution designed for the public sector. The software was designed to enable leaders to build their team, identify trends, evaluate intelligently and discover their top performers. The Safety & Wellness module enables tracking critical incidents, apparatus accidents and injuries while supporting early intervention practices.
SymbolArts is the leader in custom recognition products. We specialize in custom badges, coins, pins, patches, keychains, and awards. We also offer a wide range of custom promotional products and apparel. Our vision is to help our clients by providing a diamond quality experience.
Fitch & Associates is in its 40th year as public safety consulting firm, specializing in all fire programs, fire-based EMS, planning, and 911-communications. Fitch has served as a key industry thought leader in high quality, safe, and efficient emergency service system designs. Fitch has a high-engagement style of consulting that seeks to establish long-term relationships and get to know our client partners to ensure that we provide reasonable and implementable solutions that meet local policy and community expectations that are sustainable. Our fire practice is very integrated with industry best practices such as CFAI/CPSE and has partnered with many metro-sized fire departments. Typical services provided may include Standards of Covers, Strategic and Master Planning, Station Location Studies, Management and Operational Audits, and EMS system designs. All of our fire-based consultants have spent their careers in the fire service providing a unique understanding of the challenges for today and the future.
When firefighters respond to an emergency, they rely on their turnout gear – comprised of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal liner – to provide protection that doesn’t compromise their physical performance. GORE-TEX CROSSTECH® moisture barriers are the most breathable in a broad range of conditions to help manage the invisible heat stress threat, while ensuring long-lasting durability and superior protection against emergency scene hazards.
HAAS Alert builds lifesaving mobility solutions to make vehicles and roads safer and smarter. The company’s collision prevention service Safety Cloud® is the industry-leading digital alerting solution for firefighters, emergency responders, and other professionals that work on and alongside roads. Safety Cloud digital alerting notifies drivers through vehicle infotainment centers and navigation apps when they’re approaching active responders and actively alerting apparatus on the road, providing advance warning up to 30 seconds in advance. Available on millions of vehicles and apps including Apple Maps and Waze, Safety Cloud comes standard on most new fire apparatus and can be equipped on any public safety vehicle for instant protection.
Automatic and vehicle-mounted, Ward Diesel NO SMOKE Systems offer exhaust protection on scene, in the station – everywhere you need it. Our NO SMOKE 2 System is specifically designed for units built after 2007, including vehicles with DEF, that emit higher levels of harmful gases. The system is constantly filtering harmful exhaust from the environment inside the fire station at cold starts, and while idling on scene. The original NO SMOKE System, designed for apparatus with pre-2007 compliant engines, offers automatic, hands-free operation when exiting or returning to station. A manual override switch allows the system to be activated on-scene. NO SMOKE Gas is designed to oxidize and reduce emissions from gasoline powered engines
At Res-Q-Jack®, we take vehicle stabilization to the next level by offering the most versatile vehicle stabilization and lifting struts on the market. We offer struts ranging from light-duty to heavy-duty, both pin-operated and pin-free, each with a 2:1 safety factor. No matter your needs or your budget, Res-Q-Jack® makes sure you have the right tool for the job. And with free training with every kit purchase, we make sure you get the most from our tools.”
At Stryker Emergency Care our motto is, “Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.” We are driven to make healthcare better for our customers and your patients by providing innovative products and services that meet and exceed our customer’s expectations both clinically and operationally. At Stryker, quality is first in everything we do as demonstrated in the Fire & EMS Space with our incredibly innovative and clinically adept new Monitor/Defibrillator, the Lifepak 35. We make Lifesaving Tools for your Lifesaving Teams!!
Also, the back of the ambulance is a dangerous place for your FF/EMTs! We have worked hard to lower their risk of injury with our powered solutions….the Powerload Fastener, the Power Pro 2 cot and the powered Xpedition Stair Chair! Stryker is changing the industry with these Powered solutions as these devices lower the risk of shoulder and back injury exponentially!
We are excited to partner with the Metro Fire Chiefs this week and hope this is a fruitful week of getting together with your brethren for sharing of best practices and a little fun along the way! Come by and say hello if you get a few moments!
Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. Rosenbauer America incorporates global strengths and innovation to provide the largest and most technologically advanced line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, aerials, and the all-new Revolutionary Technology (RTX) electric fire truck. Visit our website for more information at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.
Company description: Powerful, purpose-built fire station alerting solution, supporting over 450 customers, and 5000+ fire stations.
First Due is changing the way public safety software works as an end-to-end solution to run your entire operation in one place. You can consolidate mission critical software to a single platform across Pre-Fire Planning, GIS, Prevention, NFIRS / ePCR, Scheduling, Assets & Inventory, Response and Community Risk Reduction.
Stationwise is staffing software built for the fire service. Marcus Edwards, a firefighter’s son, founded the company while at Stanford business school. Marcus’s dad, late grandpa, and two uncles are firemen, and Statiownise is his take on the family business. They are replacing Telestaff, Crewsense, and other tools like them across California, Illinois, Idaho, and Texas with more states coming soon. Fire Chiefs name automated payroll, integrations, and customer support as the biggest reasons they’ve switched. Stationwise also provides industry-leading customization and customer support to meet the unique needs of the fire service.
Columbia Southern University is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.
CSU offers online degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, doctorate or certificate levels in a multitude of areas such as fire administration, ems administration, public administration, emergency management, occupational safety and health, and more. CSU also features undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to provide focused training in specialized areas for adult learners.
Morning Pride is a line of firefighting gear manufactured by Honeywell. This line includes various products such as the high-quality Tails turnout gear – with advanced patterning technology to provide a better fit, new features, and allows for more range of motion and protection; helmets, boots, and other accessories designed to provide firefighters protection and functionality during every call. Honeywell is known for its safety equipment, and Morning Pride is one of its well-regarded brands in the firefighting industry.
GRAIL, LLC. has the mission to detect cancer early. The Galleri test complements guideline-recommended screenings, and can detect a cancer signal across more than 50 types of cancer through a routine blood draw. When cancer is detected, the Galleri test can predict the cancer signal origin with high accuracy. For more information visit GRAIL.com or Galleri.com.
We’re providing the services and technologies that allow first responders to focus on delivering care.
We optimize reimbursement, resources and regulatory compliance for EMS providers in health systems, municipalities and private companies across the country. At the end of the day, we understand what EMS providers need because our team lives and works in the industry. With EMS|MC, you have an operational partner dedicated to driving decision-making through innovative services, technologies and education that is solely dedicated to the EMS industry.
Emergency Technical Decon (ETD) is a full-service National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 verified ISP providing service to fire departments for advanced cleaning, inspection, and repair of firefighter turnout gear utilizing liquid CO2+ for complete decontamination. ETD also offers its state-of-the-art liquid CO2+ machines for rental or purchase to fire departments. For more information, visit www.etdecon.com
Verisk/ISO Community Hazard Mitigation works to foster an active relationship with fire departments, building departments, water suppliers, and communities. Your participation in our Verisk/ISO-Public Protection Classification (PPC™) program is critical in attaining our shared goal: safer communities. To learn more, go to www.isomitigation.com. PPC is an evaluation program that provides important information on the quality of public fire protection in nearly 38,000 fire protection areas across the United States. We analyze fire departments, water supply systems, emergency communications, and community risk reduction efforts and assign a PPC grade from 1 (superior property fire protection) to 10 (does not meet ISO’s minimum criteria).
Verisk/ISO is a longstanding proud sponsor of Metro Chiefs!
FirstWatch turns your raw data into actionable, meaningful information in real- time. Helping over 400 agencies, our aim is to maximize the value of your CAD, ePCR, ProQA, Fire RMS, Hospital ED and Phone data. Fire departments are increasingly turning to technology and real-time data to measure performance and operational benchmarks using FirstWatch. This includes automated analysis and reporting against criteria established by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The FirstWatch App allows real-time views into your data for situational awareness, response times and KPI’s, clinical and operational performance, automated alerting, regional data aggregation and sharing, bioterrorism and pandemic/public health surveillance.
The International Fire Service Training Association is an organization of fire service personnel dedicated to upgrading firefighting techniques and safety through training. In partnership with Fire Protection Publications, our mission is to identify areas of need for training materials and foster the development and validation of training materials for the fire service and related areas. Since 1934, IFSTA has been the worldwide leader of the fire service in developing fire and emergency responder training materials.
IFSTA content is validated by firefighters, for firefighters. Current and retired fire service professionals serve as subject matter experts on IFSTA validation committees and work alongside writers and FPP staff to produce technically accurate and visually appealing publications that meet their respective standards.
Between our hard-copy manuals, eBooks, apps, interactive courses, curriculum, exam prep, ResourceOne, workbooks and more, firefighter training has never been more customizable than with IFSTA-FPP products.
IFSTA content is validated by firefighters, for firefighters. Current and retired fire service professionals serve as subject matter experts on IFSTA validation committees and work alongside writers and FPP staff to produce technically accurate and visually appealing publications that meet their respective standards.
Between our hard-copy manuals, eBooks, apps, interactive courses, curriculum, exam prep, ResourceOne, workbooks and more, firefighter training has never been more customizable than with IFSTA-FPP products.
ImageTrend’s comprehensive fire solution seamlessly integrates NFIRS and EMS data reports, inspection data, response plans and more into a singular Web-based platform. User-friendly reporting and data management capabilities reduce time spent entering data and provide for complete and accurate fire reporting. We work with you to create the right solution – your solution – built on industry-adopted standards. ImageTrend’s complete suite of solutions help emergency professionals collect and analyze key data, and connects health data for multiple disciplines, including EMS, hospitals and revenue recovery, to provide fully integrated patient care. ImageTrend is the solution trusted nationwide.
Locution Systems offers the renowned PrimeAlert® Fire Station Alerting System, proven to improve response times and enhance safety for 911 dispatchers and first responders. This comprehensive and modular suite of fire station alerting offerings includes automated Complete Human Voice alerts, ramped audio and lighting, advanced zoned alerting, and PrimeAlert® Mobile for on-the-go information. It can also provide automated control of station devices like bay doors and gates and interfaces with today’s Computer-Aided Dispatching systems.
The trusted PrimeAlert® software, used by leading agencies across the US and Canada, now features Full View technology, giving agencies deeper visibility and control over their alerting environments. With Full View, administrators can monitor system health, validate configurations, safely manage settings across stations and departments, and maintain secure off-site configuration backups to support disaster recovery.
When your job is to keep people and property safe, every decision is crucial. The Darkhorse Emergency Decision Analytics platform leverages response and forecasting data to give you complete transparency into your emergency service’s performance. See the impact of resource allocation changes before you make them, and make your entire department more efficient and effective with every choice.
At Ricochet Gear, we partner with departments to design PPE that performs at scale—driven by firefighter feedback, operational reality, and long‑term durability. Our NFPA‑compliant Structural, Wildland, Technical Rescue, and EMS gear is proudly made in the USA and informed by departments operating in the most demanding environments. For more than a decade, Ricochet has equipped FDNY Rescue and Squad Companies with technical rescue gear and served as the sole turnout gear provider to the U.S. Air Force—experience reflected in every detail we build. Whether upgrading current PPE or transitioning to next‑generation non‑PFAS solutions, our team works with command staffs and PPE committees to evaluate and prioritize needs, share proven insight, and deliver protection, comfort and value to firefighter health and safety without added complexity. Meet the Ricochet team to continue the conversation and discuss what’s right for your department.
Octave is a leader in enterprise software, turning data into decisive action and intelligence into your edge. Our software solves for and simplifies complexity, from the design and build to operations and protection of people, property and assets – for any scope, at any scale. Octave’s modern, adaptive public safety platform offers world-leading solutions that empower agencies to achieve more with less, and goes beyond the ordinary, delivering unparalleled value no matter where you are.
As the leading global producer of protective fabrics, TenCate Protective Fabrics enables millions of people worldwide to be great at what they do. Generations of industry professionals throughout fire, industrial safety, healthcare, military, and police rely on our fabrics for safety, comfort, and confidence.
From structural fires to road accidents, our outer shells and thermal liners help protect firefighters from a variety of hazards in and around the fire ground. Designed for comfort, protection, and confidence, our innovative fabrics are trusted by modern firefighters around the globe.
FireStationFurniture.com is a firefighter-owned and operated company proudly supplying quality furniture, recliners and mattresses to fire stations and emergency service facilities across the country.
Whelen has provided powerful lighting solutions and sirens to fire apparatus builds for over 65 years. New and innovative control systems are now a possibility for apparatus builds adding to first responder safety and connectivity.
Turtle Plastics is a global leader in providing innovative environmental, health and safety stabilization products made from 100% recycled plastic in the USA. We create smart, life-saving safety solutions such as our Dura Crib brand of load rated and engineered blocks, chocks and pads used as rescue cribbing and during technical rescue in auto extrication. This year we have launched three new cribbing blocks sizes to provide versatility. Our Turtle Tile brand of 12”x12” tiles are used in the fire industry as compartment matting for apparatus or in-station flooring. All our products can be easily washed and decontaminated.
For over forty years, we are proud to be a trusted safety resource for customers ranging from FORTUNE 500 companies to fire departments in large cities and small rural communities. We collaborate closely with our customers to develop solutions tailored to their challenges and safety needs.
We look forward to helping you stay safe.
Founded in 1975, Knox is a trusted leader in rapid access solutions. More than 15,000 fire departments, law enforcement agencies, military installations, and commercial, industrial, educational, and residential customers rely on Knox to provide secure, dependable access when it matters most. Knox develops innovative solutions that enable first responders, facility teams, and authorized personnel to gain fast, safe, and secure entry into buildings and critical infrastructure, reducing forced-entry damage while maximizing safety, continuity, and operational efficiency. Today, these organizations use Knox products to manage access to more than one million properties nationwide.
PSTrax maximizes first responders’ readiness with tailored software for efficiently managing vehicles, stations, equipment, supplies, and controlled substance checks, resulting in significant cost savings, and mitigating risk. Our user-friendly platform allows emergency teams to concentrate on the crucial tasks that communities depend on them for.
PURVIS is a technology solutions partner that develops, implements, and maintains mission-critical solutions for federal and local governments. Partnering with PURVIS means peace of mind so you can focus on protecting life, safety, and property.
The PURVIS Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS)® is an IP-based automated voice dispatch and station alerting solution designed to automate the process of alerting fire and rescue personnel, enhance communications, and decrease response times. The PURVIS FSAS integrates seamlessly with CAD systems to automatically and immediately deliver incident details in a way that is tailored to the needs of fire and rescue personnel.
Waterous has been making quality, American-Made firefighting related products since 1886. Still building revolutionary fire suppression systems today, Waterous holds true to the philosophy – “Cast, Machined, Assembles and Tested in America.” Departments worldwide count on Waterous to provide the utmost in quality products and customer service. What started as a single factory in the quiet riverside city of South Saint Paul, Minnesota, has grown into an internationally recognized company that continues to develop leading products and services for the global firefighting community.
Teledyne FLIR designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase time efficiency, and contribute to healthy communities.
From FDNY to Los Angeles, from London Fire to Fire and Emergency New Zealand… PBI Fabrics have been the preferred and trusted choice of active fire departments across the US and around the world for almost 40 years. They have been proven to withstand the most extreme conditions by providing the highest flame resistance and protection.
F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Education and Resource Organization) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization operating under the guidance of an all-volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members with a rich fire service history. F.I.E.R.O. exists to improve firefighter health and safety and accomplishes this through educational conferences and workshops and participation on research projects. It is best known for its Annual Fire Station Design Conference, which it pioneered in 2000, and its annual PPE Symposium. Both events are highly acclaimed for professional presentations and being well-run events. No department should start to plan a new fire station or major renovation without “knowing what to know” as the complexities are growing each year. The F.I.E.R.O. Station Symposium provides that information. In fact, it is where architects come to learn. The world of PPE is ever-changing and the PPE Symposium provides unbiased information from researchers and the fire service. No vendor infomercials are allowed.
Tesla is committed to helping fire departments and first responders safely handle emergency situations involving all Tesla products. Visit www.tesla.com/firstresponders for more information.
The Center for Public Safety Excellence is committed to leading the fire and emergency service to excellence through the continuous quality improvement process of accreditation, credentialing, and education. Agency Accreditation is a process of organizational evaluation to determine if a fire and emergency service agency is meeting the needs of the community. Professional Credentialing recognizes career excellence in fire and emergency service and offers strategies for continuous personal improvement. CPSE’s Technical Advisor Program offers agencies expert resources in project management and technical support as they work towards accreditation. Our expert-led seminars provide the tools for continuous improvement and are available in person and via web. Our annual Excellence Conference offers educational and networking opportunities for accreditation and credentialing.
Visit El Paso is the official destination marketing organization for the City of El Paso, focused on promoting the city’s culture, hospitality, culinary scene, outdoor adventure, and unique community spirit to visitors worldwide. Through tourism campaigns, convention and sports sales, visitor services, and film initiatives, the organization works to strengthen the local economy while inspiring travelers to discover El Paso’s authentic experiences.
Anew Advisors is a first responder-focused financial planning firm built to serve the people who serve their communities every day. We work with firefighters, law enforcement professionals, associations, and their families to provide clear, fiduciary financial guidance rooted in trust, education, and long-term partnership. Our team understands the realities of pension systems, deferred compensation plans, shift work, early retirement, and the financial pressures unique to public safety careers.
Through practical education, retirement planning, investment management, and organizational financial guidance, Anew helps individuals and organizations make confident, informed decisions about the future. We are committed to showing up for the first responder community through service, sponsorship, education, and consistent support. At our core, we exist to help first responders build financial security, protect what matters most, and create lasting legacies for the families and communities they serve.
Established in 2005, the Co-operative of SCDF Employees Ltd (COSEM) was registered under the Co-operative Societies Act of Singapore. Its primary mandate is to create secondary career opportunities for retired and former personnel of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), a uniformed government organisation responsible for fire safety, firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services in Singapore.
COSEM is globally recognised as a trusted consultancy in emergency preparedness and response. We specialise in providing consultancy, training, and services across preparedness, response, recovery, and event management. Serving both public and private sectors, we deliver innovative safety and security solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. With a business footprint spanning Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, COSEM is committed to excellence and consistently strives to exceed client expectations.
Fire Engineering Training is an AI-driven online platform designed to schedule, deliver, and record department training and assets. Our solutions empower you to develop a customized training program aligned with your department’s compliance requirements, while tracking maintenance and inventory levels for operation readiness. With intuitive reporting tools, a mobile app, and an extensive library of over 1,700 Fire, EMS, and Compliance courses, you’ll gain real-time insights to identify training gaps, increase training documentation, and streamline your reporting. For the first time ever, we have built a fully mobile platform that empowers you to elevate your department’s performance and achieve accurate measurable results.