Event Schedule

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6:30 AM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Attendance is by invitation-only; visit the Summit page for more information. 

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

12:15 PM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

$$: additional cost

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6:30 AM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Attendance is by invitation-only; visit the Summit page for more information. 

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:15 PM

$$: additional cost

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

11:30 AM  |  OPEN PRACTICE

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

12:15 PM 

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM  |  INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY QUALIFYING ROUND

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

$$: additional cost

7:00 AM  |  OPEN PRACTICE

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

7:15 AM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Please join us for FDIC International 2026's Opening Ceremony. Together, we will honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and celebrate the achievements of our 2026 award recipients.

Keynote: “25 Years Later…Never Forget”
Frank Siller - Chairman/CEO, Tunnel to Towers Foundation

ISFSI/Fire Engineering George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award
Recipient: Brent Brooks - Acting District Chief, Toronto Fire Services

Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient: The Late Lieutenant Andrew A. Fredericks - Fire Department of New York

Sponsored by: 

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM  |  INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY QUALIFYING ROUND

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee registration is required and available through FDIC’s registration page.

12:15 PM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:30 PM - 3:15 PM

1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

$$: additional cost

3:30 PM - 5:15 PM

7:00 AM  |  OPEN PRACTICE

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

7:15 AM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Participation is by invitation-only; visit the Officers Club page for more information.

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  TANDEM CATEGORY CHAMPIONSHIP

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:30 AM - 10:15 AM

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

12:00 PM | VEHICLE FIRE EXTENDING TO DUMPSTER FIRE

LION presents The Heat, live fire demonstrations at the Outdoor Exhibit & Demo Area on South Street. Watch firefighters battle live fire scenarios using the latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Sponsored By:

12:00 PM  |  RELAY CATEGORY CHAMPIONSHIP

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

12:15 PM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:30 PM - 3:15 PM

2:00 PM | PRESSURE VESSEL FIRE & SPILL FIRE

LION presents The Heat, live fire demonstrations at the Outdoor Exhibit & Demo Area on South Street. Watch firefighters battle live fire scenarios using the latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Sponsored By:

3:30 PM - 5:15 PM

6:00 PM

The 2026 5 ALARM 5k Run to Remember is dedicated to Chief Bobby Halton, a humble servant to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), first as a friend, mentor, and advocate. Join us in celebrating his life by helping others that are facing a cancer battle. The race is open to everyone, and offers a flat, fast and closed course (no traffic crossings) that winds around the beautiful Indianapolis Canal. Participants have the option to be timed, and are guaranteed a shirt if registered by Thursday, March 19!

Visit the FCSN table near Wabash Registration for onsite signups.

7:00 AM  |  OPEN PRACTICE

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

7:15 AM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Participation is by invitation-only; visit the Officers Club page for more information.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

$$: additional cost

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8:30 AM  |  OPENING CEREMONY

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

8:30 AM - 10:15 AM

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  |  INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE

Compete in the SERVPRO® FCL 2026 Season Opener Classic in the TFT® Firefighter Challenge Championship Series, the most exciting fire-themed sporting event of its kind. Labeled by ESPN as "the toughest two minutes in sports", participants can choose to compete in the Individual, Tandem, or Relay categories.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

12:00 PM | VEHICLE FIRE EXTENDING TO DUMPSTER FIRE

LION presents The Heat, live fire demonstrations at the Outdoor Exhibit & Demo Area on South Street. Watch firefighters battle live fire scenarios using the latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Sponsored By:

12:15 PM

If you are attending Hands-on Training (H.O.T.), please review the bus loading information for your specific sessions. 

12:30 PM - 2:15 PM

1:00 PM

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

$$: additional cost

2:00 PM | PRESSURE VESSEL FIRE & SPILL FIRE

LION presents The Heat, live fire demonstrations at the Outdoor Exhibit & Demo Area on South Street. Watch firefighters battle live fire scenarios using the latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Sponsored By:

5:15 PM - 10:00 PM

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Don't miss our author signing, new books, and exclusive 30% show discount!

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM | VEHICLE FIRE EXTENDING TO DUMPSTER FIRE

LION presents The Heat, live fire demonstrations at the Outdoor Exhibit & Demo Area on South Street. Watch firefighters battle live fire scenarios using the latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.

Sponsored By: