McCormack Receives Courage and Valor Award
At today's FDIC Opening Ceremonies, Chicago Firefighter Larry McCormack was awarded the 2012 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award.
Steve Kraft Keynotes at Opening Ceremonies
During his FDIC 2012 keynote, Chief Steve Kraft of Richmond Hill Fire & Emergency Services in Ontario exhorted audience members to stay positive and lead.
Halton Welcomes FDIC 2012 Audience
In his opening remarks, FDIC Education Director and
Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton extolled the virtues of "breakaway" leaders in the fire service.
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
At the General Session, Peter Van Dorpe of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department urged firefighters to remember their roots even as they look to the future.
Recommit to the Fire Service Code
In his opening remarks at the General Session, Chief Bobby Halton proposed the fire service adopt a creed to remind members of their commitment to ethical behavior and the communities they serve.