NextGen Fire Tech Rescue Summit

Tuesday & Wednesday, April 21-22 | Indiana Convention Center

Technology That Works: Harnessing What You Have, Implementing What You Need

The NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit gives fire service leaders a dedicated platform to explore, evaluate, and implement the tools shaping the future of firefighting. Designed for those shaping, using, and questioning technology in the fire service, this program goes beyond theory—bringing together live demonstrations, peer-led discussions, and real-world strategies to help departments move from curiosity to confident implementation. 

Agenda at a Glance

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  • Breakfast Provided
  • Keynote: Leading Resilience and Innovation for the Next Generation Fire Service – Dr. Lori Moore Merrel
  • Trusted AI and Digital Ethics in Public Safety
  • Lunch Provided
  • On‑Scene Tech: Operational Solutions for Fire, Rescue & EMS
  • Sponsor Demos
  • Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

  • FDIC Opening Session
  • Keynote: Tradition to Transformation: Are We 2026 Visionary, Innovative, and Adaptive Leaders? – Fire Chief Dan Munsey, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
  • NERIS in Action: Connecting Data for Fire Service Insights
  • Lunch Provided

Workshops

  • Advancing On-Scene Technology for Fire Rescue and EMS
  • Applying Artificial Intelligence to Fire Department Operations
  • Implementing Virtual and Augmented Reality in Emergency Response
  • Practical Approaches to Using Autonomous Robotics and Drones in Fire Departments

Get Involved with The NextGen Fire Rescue Tech Summit

Interested in Attending?

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

Early Bird Rate (before 03/06/26): $225
Standard Rate (after 03/06/26): $250

FDIC Conference pass holders will receive a discount on Summit registration. 

For questions, please contact Program Director Stephanie Gendron, Stephanie.Gendron@clarionevents.com.

Interested in Sponsoring?

We have several sponsorship opportunities available for technology solution providers, from thought leadership to product demonstration and more.

Planning Team