Firefighter Wellness This Week, FDIC Stuff (The Secret List)

All,

As a reminder, we are in the midst of Firefighter & First Responder Wellness Week.

THIS WEEK has been and is dedicated to helping Firefighters and other public safety professionals build and sustain that readiness. From usable tips to long-term strategies, they explore (link below) how fitness and wellness can empower you/me/us both on and off duty.

Each of the above webinars and training are available at no cost at the link below, and are archived so you can watch them anytime:

Here are links for you as well as “all about” the programs: https://www.fdic.com/

Specifically, regarding questions some have asked about 30 Fires and FDIC, Frank and I are doing a pre-con program “30 Fires You Must Know” on Tuesday, April 08 from 0800-1200 Hours as well as a “30 Fires You Must Know” book signing (with several of the book contributors joining us) on Friday morning at the FDIC Bookstore from 10-12 noon. We look forward to seeing you in helping raise funds through the sale of the book, as all royalties go to 4 important fire service charities:

PS: WHEN TRAVELING TO FDIC (from the east), we encourage you to stop by COMPANY 7 BAR=B-QUE. Owned by a Firefighting family (Bill & Mary Grilliot, the original Morning Pride Bunker Gear Mfg’s). It’s located just feet from I-70 (in the Dayton Ohio area). We share this as the Grilliots, their business, and their family have decades of giving back to the fire service-and besides, it’s eating awesome BBQ in a fire museum:

“Three-Quarter Boots, the Backstep, and the Back Page”

Presented By: Lieutenant Michael N. Ciampo, FDNY

ON DAY 1
Wednesday, April 9
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

“A Line-of-Duty Death Turned Call to Action”
Presented By: Kristina Moon, President, Billy Moon Foundation

Thursday, April 10
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

TO: Chief Robert R. Morris Stamford (CT) Fire Department, retired Captain: FDNY Rescue 1.

TO: Deputy Chief (Ret.) Frank Viscuso, Kearny (NJ) Fire Department

…is dedicated to the late Chief Bobby Halton, a strong supporter of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), first as a friend, mentor, and advocate. Join us in celebrating his life by helping others who are facing a cancer battle.

Thursday, April 10
6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
White River State Park

Over the past 20 years, this Boot Scoot”n Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll music, chow and beverage is a chance for firefighters to help raise funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, and have fun at the same time. Through a small donation, you help the NFFF honor and support the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Join in for great food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions!

DETAILS:
Thursday, April 10
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street

Wednesday, April 09

 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
228 S. Meridian Street

More ideas, thoughts, and suggestions about FDIC in the coming days.

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On.

BillyG

The Secret List 3/28/2025-0800 Hours