Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chooses Blackline Safety to Keep Fans Safe at 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Matches

Connected EXO area monitors and real-time data provide continuous air monitoring during one of the world’s largest sporting events.

With up to one million fans attending 2026 FIFA World Cup™ matches and festivities in Miami, the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department has equipped the city’s host Stadium with advanced connected safety technology to help protect spectators, athletes, and event staff.

The technology is provided by Blackline Safety, a global leader in connected safety technology. Eight of Blackline’s connected EXO area gas & gamma monitors have been discreetly placed throughout the stadium to continuously monitor for potential hazards.

Highly visible, high-stakes environments like the World Cup require emergency responders to prepare for a wide range of potential risks, from accidental incidents to intentional chemical, biological, radiological and other public safety threats.
Connected to the Blackline Live cloud-based safety platform, EXO technology provides incident commanders with real-time visibility into conditions, ensuring rescue teams can respond quickly if needed.

“These are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and being asked to protect such a large event is incredible,” said Marcel Berube, Hazmat, Logistics and Training Lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department in Florida. “You’re there in case anything happens, and you have a product that’s going to assist you to help everybody if needed."

Of the eight devices deployed, four are EXO 8 area monitors, equipped to detect up to eight gases plus gamma radiation, as well as four G7 EXOs, EXO 8’s predecessor. The monitors transmit readings live over a cellular network to Blackline Live software that acts as a central command platform for the fire crew, giving them the instant data to make fast decisions if needed. Its long-lasting battery means no downtime throughout the tournament.