FireLink Enabled by Captium: The Future of Fire Truck Health and Performance
WOOSTER, OH —April 1, 2025— Akron Brass today announced the launch of FireLink with Captium; a revolutionary connected platform designed to enhance the performance and health of fire trucks. Installing FireLink and gaining access to the Captium platform empowers firefighters and fire departments to stay ahead of maintenance needs, ensuring that their apparatus is always ready to respond when it matters most.
Reliable trucks are critical during every call and every shift. Unplanned downtime and unexpected maintenance issues can take trucks out of service at the most crucial moments. FireLink access to the software platform and Captium addresses these challenges head-on by providing real-time insights into truck health and performance.
“Captium was customed designed for fire departments regardless of their size,” said Maria Hovanes, Product Director at IDEX. “It puts truck health and performance at firefighters’ fingertips, significantly reducing downtime and eliminating guesswork.”
Key features of the Captium platform include:
- Real-Time Tracking: Knowing the status of the apparatus with live updates.
- Preventive Maintenance: Get ahead of service needs before they lead to costly breakdowns.
- Actionable Data Insights: Access comprehensive diagnostics and vehicle health information all in one place.
- Seamless Integration: Works effortlessly with existing systems and sensors, requiring
no complex setup. - Fleet-Wide Visibility: Monitor and manage the health of the entire fleet from a single
platform.
Why Fire Departments Choose to install FireLink and regularly check Captium:
- More Uptime, Less Downtime: By identifying potential issues early, Captium helps keep trucks operational when they are needed most.
- Faster, Smarter Maintenance: Easy tracking of service schedules and fault alerts ensures your fleet runs at peak efficiency.
- Focus on What Matters: Captium takes the guesswork out of maintenance, allowing firefighting personnel to concentrate on their vital work—protecting lives and property.
FireLink and Captium are more than just tools; they are a commitment to improving firetruck reliability and performance. Fire departments interested in learning more about how Captium can enhance their fleet are encouraged to talk to their truck manufacturers or dealers about adding FireLink to their next apparatus order.
About Akron Brass Company
Founded in 1918, Akron Brass is a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high-performance life-safety, firefighting, and emergency response equipment. Markets served consist of fire & rescue, petrochemical, marine, military, airports, mining, specialty vehicles, and bus & student transportation. An IDEX Corporation Company [NYSE:IEX], Akron Brass is ISO 9001 registered and has an excellent reputation for developing and manufacturing innovative products. Headquartered in Wooster, OH, Akron Brass has additional manufacturing facilities in Columbus, OH and Ocala, FL, with sales offices in Beijing, China and Dubai, UAE. For more information on Akron Brass, visit akronbrass.com.
About IDEX Fire & Safety
IDEX Fire & Safety brings trusted brands together to deliver innovation in both customer experience and integrated solutions that revolutionize performance and technology to make the fireground and rescue scene safer. Our brands include Akron Brass, Alco, AWG, Captium, Class 1, Dinglee, Godiva, Hale, HURST Jaws of Life ® , Godiva, Lukas, SAM, Vetter and Weldon. The IDEX Fire & Safety brands represent business units of IDEX Corporation [NYSE: IEX], an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies; health and science technologies; and fire, safety and other diversified products.
