FDIC International Awards
Check out the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Courage and Valor Award, and more.
FDIC Coverage
The world’s largest firefighter training conference, FDIC® International is held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, and brought to you by Fire Engineering and the Clarion Fire and Rescue Group. Below are the latest headlines from the conference, including announcements, press and product releases, classroom previews, and training pieces from our world-renowned fire instructors.
The Latest
Waterous Releases the PB18 with Wrap-Around Frame
The PB18 is equipped with a Briggs and Stratton V-Twin 18HP engine with a top-mounted 9-quart (9.5 L) fuel tank.
The Larry Conley Show: David Rhodes
Larry Conley and the G.L.U.E. crew talk with David Rhodes about FDIC International and his role with the Georgia Smoke Divers.
FDIC International 2024 Wrap-Up
A look back at the week that was FDIC International 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Must View
Live at FDIC: Fire & Rescue Group Editor Roundtable
David Rhodes, Chris Mc Loone, Ted Lee, and Stephanie White offer their takes on FDIC International 2024 as the show winds down.
Today at FDIC: Friday
Take a look at some of the events and exhibits Friday at FDIC International 2024.
More FDIC Coverage
Live at FDIC: First-Due Battalion Chief
Danny Sheridan meets with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Lieutenant Ralph Fernandez and John Riker, retired deputy chief of the Newark (NJ) Fire Department.
Live at FDIC: The Command Post
Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka talk about the virtues of pride and ownership on the job and much more.
Live at FDIC: Hooks & Hoses
Host Eric Dreiman talks with guest Jonah Smith on the Hooks & Hoses podcast live from FDIC International 2024.
Live at FDIC: Fire and Training and BuildingsonFire
Doug Cline and Chris Naum discuss building construction, tactics, and more from the floor of FDIC International 2024.
Today at FDIC: Thursday
Take in some of the sights and sounds of Thursday at FDIC International 2024, including the opening of the exhibits.
Live at FDIC: The Training Officer
Host Dave McGlynn speaks with his guests at FDIC International 2024 about issues that training officers and chiefs face.
Bill Gustin Receives 2024 George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award
Captain Bill Gustin of the Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue Department is the 2024 recipient of the Fire Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Instructor of the Year Award.
Steve Chikerotis Presented with 2024 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award
Deputy District Chief (Ret.) Steve Chikerotis of the Chicago (IL) Fire Department is the recipient of the 2024 Tom Brennan Lifetime Achievement Award.