Chief Halton's Remarks: Celebrities and Leaders
Chief Halton describes the differences between fire service leaders and celebrities and the need for true leadership in the fire service.
Milwaukee Firefighter Honored for Extraordinary Courage
PennWell Corporation presented Milwaukee (WI) Fire Department Firefighter Anthony Rueda with the 2009 Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award.
FDIC 2009 Welcome: Symbol of the Fire Service's Sacred Trust
Writer and Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut once said: "The fire truck is the most stirring symbol of man's humanity to his fellow man." Being worthy to represent man's humanity to his fellow man is something firefighters cannot take lightly.
Meet The 2009 Award Winners
Meet the winners of the 2009 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fire Engineering/George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award.
The FDIC Experience, by Jeff Simpson
Strong statements like “the world’s largest and the industry’s most renowned fire and rescue training conference and exhibition” ring true in describing this spectacular event.
Interview: Dave McGrail on the FDIC Experience
Conference Director Diane Feldman recently spoke with District Chief Dave McGrail, Denver (CO) Fire Department, who is keynoting during the FDIC General Session on “Don’t Give Up! You Are NOT Alone” about the whole FDIC “experience.”
Interview: Dennis Compton on the FDIC Experience
Conference Director Diane Feldman recently spoke with Chief Dennis Compton, International Fire Service Training Association, who is speaking during the FDIC General Session on “Fire Service-Based EMS Advocates,” about the whole FDIC “experience.”
Interview: Ray McCormack on the FDIC Experience
Conference Director Diane Feldman recently spoke with Lieutenant Ray McCormack from the Fire Department of New York, who is keynoting during the FDIC General Session on “Keep Fire in Your Life” about the whole FDIC “experience.”
What's New in Classrooms
Our biggest complaint is a good complaint to hear: There are so many good classes that attendees don’t know what to pick. So pick well, and if you have trouble deciding, here are a few samples of what to expect in the classroom:
What's New in H.O.T. Evolutions
Every year at FDIC, you will find a mix of old favorites and new evolutions.
What's New in Workshops
Here are a few of the new workshop offerings for FDIC 2009.
Beast Extrication Tool Won at FDIC 2009
Champion Rescue Tools and FireEngineering.com presented Jeff Matix of the Oxford, Ohio Fire Department with Champion's Beast MultiTool at the annual Fire Department Instructors Conference.
E-ONE Announces Acquisition of “Water Master™ - Vacuum Tankers”
Ocala, FL (April 23, 2009) – E-ONE acquired the “Water Master - Vacuum Tanker” product line from Southern Fire Equipment in Hattiesburg, MS, on Tuesday.
Reeves Incident Command Post to be Displayed at FDIC 2009
A complete command solution for fire rescue professionals to mobilize an interoperable incident command post quickly and efficiently will be on display at FDIC.
ONESuit® Family of Single-Skin Hazmat Suits is Certified to Stringent NFPA 1991 Standard
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announces that its entire ONESuit® line of chemical protective single-skin hazmat suits is fully certified to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1991 standard.
Cummins Announces Engine Lineup for EPA 2010 Regulations for Fire and Emergency Vehicle Applications
Cummins Inc. announced its on-highway engine lineup is ready to meet the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for fire and emergency applications.
Stinger Q4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle Displayed at FDIC
Pierce Manufacturing displayed the new Stinger Q4™ Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.
Pierce And Harley-Davidson Celebrate Preliminary Results To NFFF Full Throttle Support Campaign
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced that participants in the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign have raised $100,000 for the National Fallen Fighters Foundation.
Pierce Announces Advances to Velocity Custom Chassis
Pierce Manufacturing introduced a series of advances for the Velocity™ chassis, the company’s most popular custom apparatus.
Pierce Unveils Innovative 100-Foot Aluminum Aerial Platform
Pierce Manufacturing has unveiled the all new 100-foot aluminum aerial platform and basket on display in Indianapolis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference.
Pierce Rolls Out Contender Responder Stock Program
The Contender Responder is a comprehensive line of firefighting trucks built on commercial chassis, each available for quick delivery and offered with a limited selection of options.
Coral Springs (FL) Fire Department wins MSA’s 2009 FireSlayer® of the Year
Awardees Lieutenant Scott Nathanson, lead paramedic Alden Prince, driver/engineer Daniel Doherty, firefighter/paramedic John Barry, and firefighter/paramedic David Tyrrell were honored for their rescue actions during an apartment fire.
Rosenbauer Launches Interactive Online Firetruck Builder at FDIC
Rosenbauer America will launch EZTruckbuilder.com during FDIC in Indianapolis.
SafeScene, Version 2.0 to be Introduced at 2009 FDIC
New features and enhancements announced for world’s first completely automated accountability system.
FLAME-SIM to offer classes at FDIC 2009
FLAME-SIM, LLC will offer free classes on the use of FLAME-SIM in training fireground decision making and communication.
Enter the Champion Rescue Tools/Fire Engineering Extrication Zone Contest!
FDIC attendees can enter to win a Champion BEAST multi-tool by visiting the Champion or Fire Engineering booth.
Havis-Shields and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD to announce merger
Havis-Shields and LEDCO-CHARGEGUARD have now combined forces to define the new mobile workspace.
The Hero Pipe to debut at FDIC 2009
The Hero Pipe is the only exterior masterstream device that can be used in any type of building construction safely and easily from the floor below.
Pierce, Harley-Davidson campaign to aid the NFFF
More than 2,000 individuals recently joined Pierce Manufacturing and Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a new initiative to support the efforts of the National Fallen Firefighters: a sweepstakes to win a custom Fat Boy motorcylce, which will be decided at the end of FDIC 2009.
Champion Rescue Tools to Display Volvo Extrication Training Vehicle at FDIC
Champion Rescue Tools will showcase a Volvo XC90 cut-away SUV in the company’s exhibit booth.
BullEx GasTrainer to debut at FDIC 2009
GasTrainer gives trainees the hands-on experience of using a gas meter without creating an actual gas leak.
Ryan Escape Bar to be on Display at FDIC 2009
New forcible entry tool doubles as a firefighter survival and bail-out tool.
Hannay Reels to Exhibit at FDIC 2009
Hannay Reels will feature a variety of reels for the firefighting and rescue industries at booth number 2033.
Saint-Gobain to Launch Hazmat Suit at FDIC 2009
Saint-Gobain will be debuting its new single-skin chemical protective suit at FDIC 2009.
