NFAAA Meeting
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 7:00 pm, Marriott Hotel Lincoln Room

The National Fire Academy Alumni Association* will hold its annual membership meeting. There is a lot to discuss regarding the NFA and USFA, and the meeting will feature a guest speaker from the NFA/USFA, the financial secretary’s report, and the administrator’s report. Mingle with the NFAAA’s main sponsors, Pennwell/Fire Engineering and Delmar Publishers. Bring a fellow alumnus! Refreshments will be served.

*The NFAAA has 21,000 members and is comprised of fire and emergency services personnel from all over the country and beyond. Its mission is to support the National Fire Academy and the U.S. Fire Administration in their efforts to protect people from the ravages of fire and other hazards.

Fire Engineering Bookstore

Save 10% on all Fire Engineering titles at the bookstore! Shop our extensive selection of book and DVD titles, view the long-awaited Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II, and meet best-selling authors including Rick Lasky, Anthony Avillo, and Billy Goldfeder.

FOOLS Annual Leadership and Planning Meeting
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Room 101

The Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society will hold its first annual Leadership and Planning meeting. All chapter presidents, officers, and members in attendance at FDIC 2009 of the various FOOLS chapters from around the world are encouraged to attend and submit suggestions for training and activities sponsored by FOOLS International. They will be discussed and voted on at the FOOLS International Convention 2009. Captain Mike Dugan of FDNY will discuss leadership in the fire service. International FOOLS President Eric DePoto will lead a strategic planning session outlining the International’s vision for the upcoming year’s FOOLS-sponsored training, proactive community-based activities, and social networking for FOOLS International. Also on the agenda, any item you would like submitted for consideration by the Board will be accepted. Pres. DePoto will outline the plans for the FOOLS International Annual Convention, to be held in York, Maine, in June 2009. The FOOLS are proud to announce that they have signed an MOU endorsing Fire Engineering as its official magazine and FireEngineering.com as its official training Web site. The FOOLS have also committed to a long-term relationship with Fire Engineering and identified FDIC as the official meeting place for the FOOLS Annual Leadership and Planning Meeting.

Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll
Thursday, April 23, 7:00 pm-11:00 pm, Indy Rooftop Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St.

Featuring live country and western entertainment, firefighter pipe and drum bands, along with food, beverages, and a live auction, the event’s proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. There is a $15 donation and a cash bar. It is held in association with Safety Components First Responders 911 Foundation and is sponsored by DuPont, Lion Apparel, and PBI. For advanced ticket sales, visit www.StopDropRockNRoll.com.   

Health and Safety Officer Certification Exam
Incident Safety Officer Certification Exam
Friday, April 24, 2009, 12:00 pm, Room 204

You must preregister 30 days in advance. Contact Bob Finley at (618) 344-2595, or e-mail him at programs@fdsoa.org.

The Courage to Be Safe
Friday, April 24, 2009, 12:30 pm-2:15 pm, Room 103-104

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has joined virtually every other fire service organization in an effort to reduce preventable firefighter line-of-duty deaths (LODDs). Through its Everyone Goes Home program, the Courage to Be Safe curriculum was developed to offer methodologies and solutions for fire departments and firefighters to attack the causes of unacceptable deaths and injuries. The program is based on the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, which were the product of a historic summit held involving all the major national fire service organizations. This program will offer the most current version of the Courage to Be Safe program.

NAFTD Meeting
Friday, April 24, 2009, 1:00 pm -5:00 pm, Room 206-207

The North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD), comprised of the 50 states and the Canadian provinces and territorial training directors, will conduct its annual spring meeting. The meeting will be for members only and invited guests such as Dr. Denis Onieal, superintendent of the National Fire Academy, will provide an update on the Federal Fire Programs and various committee reports. Typical agenda items include topics pertinent to the management of a state, provincial, or territorial training program.

ISFSI Membership Meeting
Friday, April 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Room 202-203

THE INSTRUCTORS ARE BACK! The Board and members of the International Society of Fire Service Instructors proudly invite you to attend the 2009 spring membership meeting. Come join the only international membership organization representing the interest of fire service instructors. This meeting is open to all firefighters, instructors, fire officers, and those aspiring to be. Networking social immediately following.

Pumper Pull Team Challenge
Friday, April 24, 2009

Teams of firefighters compete in a test of brawn and teamwork. Teams interested in competing should call Local 416 at (317) 262-5161 for more information. After the competition, stay for the Union Hall Open House, immediately to follow.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Firefighters’ Open House
Friday, April 24, 2009, Union Hall, 748 Massachusetts Ave.

Come and renew acquaintances with the Indianapolis firefighters at the Union Hall. Plenty of great food and refreshments will be served. Transportation will be provided to and from the Convention Center beginning at 5:15 pm until 10:00 pm.

Fellowship of Christian Firefighters’ Service
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 7:00 am-8:00 am, Room 202-203

Continental breakfast at 7:00 am, followed by Praise and Worship at 7:30 am. Everyone is invited to attend.

Masses at St. John’s Church
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 5:30 pm
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 8:00 am & 11:00 am

Second Annual FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 8:00 am, White River State Park 

Firefighters, members of the fire service equipment and service industries, and citizens of Indiana, mark your calendar and lace up your running shoes. All proceeds go to help sponsor the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Medal and Award presented each year at FDIC. We will gather again to share the laughter, joy, and family that define the fire service. Join with us regardless of whether you run a 17.30 or you walk with your coffee as long as it takes--all are welcome. Registration is $20.00; running with 500 other firefighters, family, and friends is priceless. To register, go to Ken Long and Associates’ Web page http://www.kenlongassoc.com/
and look under 2009 Events. All preregistered participants will receive T-shirts.

National Fire Department Honor Guard Competition
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 8:00 am, Sagamore Ballroom

Each year, fire department honor guard teams from across the country compete in a national event that has become a regular part of the Saturday program at FDIC. Teams are judged on neatness, uniformity, cleanliness, and military bearing. Past teams have come from Birmingham, AL; Howard County, MD; Kokomo, IN; Lexington, KY; Columbia, MO; and St. Paul, NM; as well as teams from Indiana. Why not have your team represented this year? For more information, contact Mary McCormack at (508) 881-3543 or e-mail her at fdsoa@fdsoa.org.