Nearly 30,000 FDIC attendees filled the exhibit halls, classrooms and training sites last week. 2012 marks another record-breaking attendance year, making it the largest FDIC in 84 years!
In 2011, FDIC was ranked #43 among TSNN’s Top 250 U.S. tradeshows (see online article here). Thus, we're anxious to see where we stand once 2012 rankings are released!
Exhibitors and individuals from all over the world attended FDIC 2012, including Malaysia, Germany, Australia, Peru, Canada and China. They joined thousands of their U.S. brothers and sisters within the fire service for a week of training, reuniting and creating new friendships that are certain to last through many future FDIC's.
Be certain to check out all the FDIC coverage from last week on the Fire Engineering site. You'll find great photos and videos on just about everything that happened at FDIC 2012:
Also, if you're looking for your Certificate of Attendance, just click the link. Be sure to have your badge number available in order to login.
DAILY FDIC 2012 VIDEOS AND ARTICLES
William Hicks is the recipient of the 2012 FDIC Volunteer Service Award. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Safety, Security & Emergency Management at Eastern Kentucky University and has worked for FDIC for 14 years. He is also chief of the Whitehall (KY) Volunteer Fire Department. FDIC Volunteer Coordinator Jim Pharr said about him: “From the time he was a student working the floor until now, Bill Hicks continues to work countless hours to ensure the success of volunteers at FDIC. His work starts long before the conference starts, preparing equipment and rosters so that work is coordinated throughout the week. His attention to detail ensures that people are in place and ready for whatever task is needed. He strives to ensure volunteers get to work in sessions they desire but sometimes has to “recruit” for the less popular classes. Regardless, the job is done and done well. In short, Bill is the heartbeat of the volunteer group.”
Don't miss FDIC 2013, April 22-27 in Indianapolis!
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