FDIC 2025 Preview: Morris to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Morris Sr. has been the recipient of the FDIC International 2025 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.
FDIC Coverage
The world’s largest firefighter training conference, FDIC® International is held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, and brought to you by Fire Engineering and the Clarion Fire and Rescue Group. Below are the latest headlines from the conference, including announcements, press and product releases, classroom previews, and training pieces from our world-renowned fire instructors.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Rural Water Movement Operations
This class from Bill Adkins will discuss various strategies and tactics for rural water movement from nurse tankers.
FDIC 2025 Preview: Advanced Open Water Rescue and Drowning Resuscitation
This is a skills-intensive curriculum developed specifically for fire rescue personnel who may respond to an open water rescue emergency.
FDIC 2025 Preview: Quint Considerations
This class will cover fireground operational considerations where a quint ladder or a nontraditional ladder truck is the only truck on the alarm.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: The Nontraditional Truck Company
This class from Jim Silvernail focuses on consistently implementing coordinated tactics even amid staffing challenges.
FDIC 2025 Preview: The Stuff on Our Backs: Getting the Most Out of What We Are Given
In this class, Alex Degnan reviews tricks of the trade for your fire gear in both rescue and Mayday situations.
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Leadership Lessons Learned on the Line
This class from Denis Onieal will provide a series of successful behaviors that the instructor has used in leading firefighters.
FDIC International Launches Cutting-Edge NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit with Live Demonstrations
FDIC International, the world's premier training conference and exhibition for the fire industry, is thrilled to announce the inaugural NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit.
FDIC 2025 Preview: Critical Thinking for Fire Officer Development
This class from Leigh Shapiro focuses on human dynamics and critical thinking skills rather than operational/administrative aspects.
FDIC International Awards
Check out the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Courage and Valor Award, and more.
Waterous Releases the PB18 with Wrap-Around Frame
The PB18 is equipped with a Briggs and Stratton V-Twin 18HP engine with a top-mounted 9-quart (9.5 L) fuel tank.
The Larry Conley Show: David Rhodes
Larry Conley and the G.L.U.E. crew talk with David Rhodes about FDIC International and his role with the Georgia Smoke Divers.
FDIC International 2024 Wrap-Up
A look back at the week that was FDIC International 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Live at FDIC: Fire & Rescue Group Editor Roundtable
David Rhodes, Chris Mc Loone, Ted Lee, and Stephanie White offer their takes on FDIC International 2024 as the show winds down.
Today at FDIC: Friday
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Today at FDIC: Thursday
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