HANDS-ON TRAINING (H.O.T.) EVOLUTIONS

The Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) Evolutions at FDIC International are something you must experience to fully appreciate. H.O.T. Evolutions cover the latest technology and techniques in the fire service, instructed by industry icons. No other event in the world contains the vast amount of topics and locations presented at FDIC International.

WORKSHOPS

Workshops feature 4-hour formats that provide an in-depth look at specific topics, covering new areas of interest within the fire service, as well as traditional training topics. Choose from a variety of topics and prepare to walk away with new insights, ideas, and approaches.

Introduced in 2024, hybrid H.O.T. Workshops are the best of both worlds - get intimate classroom experience with world-class instructors with a Hands-on Training portion of the class!

CLASSROOM SESSIONS

FDIC International offers more ways than ever to learn the latest tactics, techniques, and technologies designed to take your knowledge to the next level.

High Intensity Training Sessions (HITS)

New for 2026! Get ready for four adrenaline‑charged sessions designed to push your limits and stay sharp on and off the job. Each four‑hour HITS session delivers ten rapid‑fire, 20‑minute presentations packed with actionable insights and high‑impact takeaways. Led by FDIC’s top instructors, veteran firefighters, researchers, and wellness experts, these sessions deliver the perfect mix of tactics, leadership, culture, fitness, nutrition, mental health insights, and even comedy to keep the energy high.

Mid-Rise/High-Rise Symposium

New for 2026, the Mid-Rise/High-Rise Symposium addresses the critical risk of building failure during fire conditions. This event brings together top experts to share strategies, tactics, and lessons learned from incidents in complex buildings—ranging from skyscrapers to “groundscrapers.”

2026 PRE-CONFERENCE BROCHURE

Take a look at our 2026 Pre-Conference Brochure to get a sneak peek at what you can expect to see at North America's leading fire and rescue event.