Friday, April 20th, 2012
Time: 4p-6p
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Battle of the Bands Stage
The three final bands will compete for $20,000 on Friday, April 20th on the Lucas Oil Stadium Special Events Stage. Beginning at 4pm, each band will perform a three-song set . A panel of three judges will ultimately decide their fate . Admission is open to all attendees and a cash bar will be available!
$1 Beer Special and FREE t-shirt for the first 50 people!
Adam Ferrara
Time: Friday, April 20, 2012, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium - Special Events Stage
Time: Friday, April 20, 2012, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium - Battle of the Bands Stage
Adam Ferrara, Actor and Comedian, dubbed “hilarious” by Entertainment Weekly, has proudly played “Chief Needles Nelson” on the Emmy®-nominated FX series Rescue Me and is currently starring in History’s BBC hit import Top Gear.
Some of Ferrara’s screen credits include Universal Pictures’ Definitely Maybe starring opposite Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher and Sony’s Paul Blart: Mall Cop with Kevin James.
Starting his career on NBC’s Caroline In The City, Ferrara has alsoappeared as a series regular in ABC’s The Job, guest starred on NBC’s Law & Order and reprised roles in CBS’s The King Of Queens and ABC’s Ugly Betty.
Ferrara also is a regular on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Rachael Ray.
Adam’s third special for Comedy Central entitled Funny as Hell brings the stage to life with his honest, clever and fearless perspective on family, relationships and himself.
Apart from opening for his comedy idol, George Carlin, and performing at both Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, Ferrara also had the opportunity to perform at a benefit for the President and all of the Senators. Stuck in traffic on the way to the event, Ferrara quipped, “I’ve waited this long for healthcare, now they can wait for me.”
Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge®
Thursday – Saturday, April 19th - 21st, 2012
Location: South Street Exhibits & Demonstration Area
For the second year, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® will take place at FDIC 2012. Wearing “full bunker gear” and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb . “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponent andthe clock . The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Date/Time: Friday, April 20th, 2012 @ 1pm
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Fire service members convene in high rise buildings across the United States to climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers . The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is not a race, but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live.
Register Here
Fifth Annual FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: White River State Park
Cost to register for 5K-Competitive (with timing tag): $20.00 Cost to register for 5K Non-Competitive (no timing tag): $20.00
The fifth annual FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run will take place at the White River State Park located just a short walk from the Indianapolis convention center . The scenic flat fast course winds around the canal and provides runners with an absolutely safe (no traffic crossings) and scenic opportunity to enjoy a brisk fun run with their fellow firefighters.
Register Here: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=5823
Paul Combs Signing
Thursday, April 20th, 2012
Time: 12p-1p
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium - Special Events Stage
Get Paul's signature on the limited edition 2012 FDIC Illustration!
STOP, DROP, ROCK & ROLL
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Time: 7p-11p
Location: Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street
Featuring live music entertainment, including firefighter pipe and drum bands, this event benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation . A $15 donation at door provides access to great food and a cash bar.
Meet Anthony Castonzo and the Colts Cheerleaders!
Friday, April 20th, 2012
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Be sure to come by to meet the 2011 first round draft pick, Anthony Castonzo, as well as members of the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders and the team mascot, "Blue," for a photo and autograph!
Boomer and the Pacemates!
Friday, April 20th, 2012
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium Special Events Stage
Don’t miss this opportunity to take a photo with a Pacers Cheerleader and Boomer, the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers.
FDIC NIGHT WITH THE INDIANA PACERS
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Tipoff @ 7pm
Doors Open @ 6pm
Represent your Fire Department at the Indiana Pacers game! As a guest of the Fire Department Instructors Conference you are invited to see the Indiana Pacers!
-$6.36 (Lower Balcony)
-$15.90 (Krieg DeVault Club Level)
-$26.50 (Lower Level Corners)
By purchasing tickets through this offer you are eligible to receive:
■ a Food Voucher (includes hot dog, chips & soda)
■ a Customized T-shirt Post Game
You will be invited to:
■ Shoot a Free Throw from the Main Court of Conseco Fieldhouse
■ Receive your very own photo with our Indiana Pacemates!
REGISTER HERE (Use Promo Code "FDIC"): https://www.pacersgroups.com/tickets/531
National Honor Guard Competition
Friday, April 20th, 2012
Time: 8:30am
Location: Indiana Convention Center - 500 Ballroom
The Competition is being operated by the MABAS Division 20 HG and the National Honor Guard Academy. It will take place on Friday, April 20th @ 0830 in the 500 Ballroom located adjacent to the registration area for FDIC. Complete rules and information will be mailed/emailed to teams once they register. The registration form and more information can be found at: www.nationalhonorguardacademy.com/2012_FDIC_Competition.html