Event Schedule

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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6:30 AM

 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) Evolutions at FDIC International are something you must experience to fully appreciate. These aren’t your “weekend training events” commonly popping up around the country. They cover the latest technology and techniques in the fire service, instructed by key players within the industry. 

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8:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Women in Fire Conference is back again at FDIC International. This conference will begin with an Opening Ceremony, followed by a lineup of educational classes that provide training, support, and advocacy for women in the fire service.

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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Workshops feature both 4-hour and 8-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.

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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

12:00 PM

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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6:30 AM

 

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hands-on Training (H.O.T.) Evolutions at FDIC International are something you must experience to fully appreciate. These aren’t your “weekend training events” commonly popping up around the country. They cover the latest technology and techniques in the fire service, instructed by key players within the industry. 

LEARN MORE

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Workshops feature both 4-hour and 8-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.

LEARN MORE

$$: additional cost

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

12:00 PM 

1:00 PM - 6:15 PM

The JEMS Innovation Summit is a platform for peer-to-peer interaction among senior leaders in EMS. This is an intimate, highly focused event, and every facet of it is designed to spark new ideas, perspectives, and connections.

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1:00 PM - 6:15 PM

The Metro Officers Innovation Briefing is a platform for peer-to-peer interaction among high-ranking division officers in the fire & rescue service. This is an intimate, highly focused event, and every facet is designed to spark new ideas, perspectives, and connections.

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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The JEMS Innovation Summit is a platform for peer-to-peer interaction among senior leaders in EMS. This is an intimate, highly focused event, and every facet of it is designed to spark new ideas, perspectives, and connections.

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

10:30 AM - 6:00 PM

The Metro Officers Innovation Briefing is a platform for peer-to-peer interaction among high-ranking division officers in the fire & rescue service. This is an intimate, highly focused event, and every facet is designed to spark new ideas, perspectives, and connections.

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10:30 AM - 7:15 PM

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

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5:00 PM

$10 donation at the door. Must be 21 to enter. Doors open at 1700 hours. Brought to you by the Indy Metro F.O.O.L.S. and FDIC International.

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

The Fire Rescue Station of the Future is a full scale fire station replica located in Lucas Oil Stadium. The station incorporates modern design concepts with advanced technologies to improve safety and efficiency.

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10:30 AM - 5:15 PM

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

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11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

The HEAT is a multi-vendor, multi-track exhibition - please join us and prepare to be impressed by cutting-edge apparatus and equipment, heart-pumping emergency scenarios, thrilling firefights, and lifelike training props that will leave you in awe. With so much excitement on offer, you won't want to miss a moment of this thrilling adventure.

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Join us at the world's most recognized firefighter themed sporting platform of its kind. Watch the strongest and most determined will test their skills in the all-new LION® Arena of the Brave challenge course! Whether competing or observing, this exciting event is not to be missed! 

 

6:00 PM

The 5 ALARM 5k Run will take place at 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 opportunity to enjoy a brisk fun run with their fellow firefighters. 

Over the past 20 years, Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll has played an important part in honoring America’s fallen firefighters. It is a chance for firefighters to give back to the fire service and have fun at the same time. Through a small donation, you help the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honor and support the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Join us for great food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions!

Doors open at 6:00 PM!

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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8:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The HEAT is a multi-vendor, multi-track exhibition - please join us and prepare to be impressed by cutting-edge apparatus and equipment, heart-pumping emergency scenarios, thrilling firefights, and lifelike training props that will leave you in awe. With so much excitement on offer, you won't want to miss a moment of this thrilling adventure.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Fire Rescue Station of the Future is a full scale fire station replica located in Lucas Oil Stadium. The station incorporates modern design concepts with advanced technologies to improve safety and efficiency.

LEARN MORE

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

This is where the strongest and most determined come to compete in a challenging obstacle course designed to test your skills. Whether competing or observing, this exciting event is not to be missed!

1:30 PM

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. Fire service members across the United States convene in high-rise buildings to climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers.

5:15 PM

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.

5:15 PM - 10:00 PM

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.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The HEAT is a multi-vendor, multi-track exhibition - please join us and prepare to be impressed by cutting-edge apparatus and equipment, heart-pumping emergency scenarios, thrilling firefights, and lifelike training props that will leave you in awe. With so much excitement on offer, you won't want to miss a moment of this thrilling adventure.

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Fire Engineering Bookstore to check out our extensive selection of best-selling books and SAVE 30% or more! You can also meet some of your favorite Fire Engineering Books & Videos authors who are hanging around and take a look at our Streaming Video Library. It’s like NETFLIX for fire training!

This is where the strongest and most determined come to compete in a challenging obstacle course designed to test your skills. Whether competing or observing, this exciting event is not to be missed!