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This year we’ll be joined by the following core groups in training the fire service. They will have education, meetings, and events at FDIC.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE AT FDIC: “EDUCATING THE EDUCATOR” – APRIL 24-25
The mission of Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) is to establish an organization of post-secondary institutions to promote higher education and to enhance the recognition of the fire and emergency services as a profession to reduce loss of life and property from fire and other hazards. Speakers will include USFA Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks.
CADAVER LAB – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
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A unique opportunity to review relevant anatomy associated with critical care and lifesaving emergency procedures. Participants will enhance their understanding of the various procedures and the associated risks and benefits through the hands-on practicum.
OPENING CEREMONY DAY 2 – THURSDAY, APRIL 27
FEATURED SPEAKER: ASSISTANT CHIEF BRIAN ZAITZ | Kirkwood (MO) Fire Department
KEYNOTE: CHIEF OF TRAINING BRIAN BRUSH | Midwest City (OK) Fire Department
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: DEPUTY DISTRICT CHIEF (RET.) STEVE CHIKEROTIS | Chicago (IL) Fire Department
JEMS GAMES – FRIDAY, APRIL 28
A live educational clinical competition that challenges teams to appropriately assess and provide quality, efficient patient care during realistic, high-pressured scenarios. Attendees are invited to the Final Competition, which serves as an exceptional learning opportunity for the audience and participating teams.
THE EAGLES AT FDIC – FRIDAY, APRIL 28
This coalition of physician leaders who serve as EMS medical directors from most of the largest U.S. municipalities and counterparts around the world, led by Dr. Paul Pepe, will gather to exchange creative concepts and to articulate bold new ideas at FDIC on Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., immediately following the JEMS Games.