FDIC IS IN THE AIR….
FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTORS CONFERENCE
If you’re not yet registered, now would be a good time. If you’ve never been, this is a bucket list item that will have you returning year after year. My first was in Memphis, in 1977 and the learning never ends.
Here are links for you as well as “all about” the programs: https://www.fdic.com/
“30 FIRES” AT FDIC 2025.
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:
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
FIREFIGHTER CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK
CHIEF RAY DOWNEY SCHOLARSHIP
FIRST RESPONDER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
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:
https://www.company7bbq.com/
ALSO PLAN NOW:
NOT TO MISS: THE MORNING PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY:
LISTEN TO KEYNOTE FDNY LT MIKE CIAMPO:“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
Wednesday, April 9
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
LISTEN TO KEYNOTE KRISTINA MOON:“A Line-of-Duty Death Turned Call to Action”
Presented By: Kristina Moon, President, Billy Moon Foundation
Presented By: Kristina Moon, President, Billy Moon Foundation
ON DAY 2
Thursday, April 10
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
ALSO in the above opening sessions, recognizing two wonderful men:
Presentation of the Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement AwardTO: Chief Robert R. Morris Stamford (CT) Fire Department, retired Captain: FDNY Rescue 1.
Presentation of the Fire Engineering/George D. Post Instructor of the Year AwardTO: Deputy Chief (Ret.) Frank Viscuso, Kearny (NJ) Fire Department
More details here:
https://www.fdic.com/opening-ceremony
IMPORTANT FDIC ACTIVITY FUNDRAISERS:
==The 2025 5 ALARM 5k Run to Remember…
…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.
DETAILS:
Thursday, April 10
6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
White River State Park
6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
White River State Park
https://www.fdic.com/event-schedule/2024-fdic-fcsn-5-alarm-5k-run-remember
==Boot Scootin’ Boogie
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
Thursday, April 10
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street
https://www.fdic.com/event-schedule/stop-drop-rock-n-roll
==Indy Metro F.O.O.L.S. Brotherhood Bash
Wednesday, April 09
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
228 S. Meridian Street
228 S. Meridian Street
More ideas, thoughts, and suggestions about FDIC in the coming days.
(via www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com)
