FDIC 2025
Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) at FDIC International—the premier event for fire & rescue professionals worldwide. FDIC is an opportunity to learn from world-class instructors, experience hands-on training, and connect with peers who share your passion for the fire service.
Visit us at Booth #2722 in the Indiana Convention Center or in Booth #9326 in Lucas Oil Stadium to learn how we honor America’s fallen fire heroes and support their families. Discover our programs, find out how you can get involved, and see how we’re working to reduce preventable firefighter deaths and injuries.
We look forward to seeing you at FDIC—because together, we can make a lasting impact on the fire service community!
April 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Indiana Convention Center, Whelen Booth #3229
For the fourth consecutive year, we’ve collaborated with RCR and the Whlen to memorialize fallen firefighters with a special paint scheme on the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet. It features the names of firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and previous years. These names will also be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on May 4, 2025.
April 10, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Indiana Convention Center, NFFF Booth #2722
April 10, 2025 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Indiana Roof Ballroom
You can help the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honor and support the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Join us for great food, entertainment, and live and silent auctions!
April 11, 2025 1:00 pm
Lucas Oil Stadium
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is not a timed race event, but a way to remember the FDNY firefighters who died on 9/11/2001. This event benefits the FDNY CSU and the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters.
Hourly Schedule
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- 30 Fires You Should Know
- There are very few fires each of us has been on where we haven't learned something or wouldn’t have done something different, be it slight or significant. However, well beyond our own response areas, there are some very significant fires that stand out as incidents that have had a very significant impact and have changed the fire service. Through audio, video, and lecture, you will learn specific details about these select fires.
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Speakers:
Billy Goldfeder, Frank Leeb
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- 1:30 - 3:15 pm
- Today's Fire Environment and Occupational Illness
- This class will cover the scientific principles of fire dynamics essential for understanding and predicting real-world fire behavior. It will explain the interrelationship between the modern fire environment and occupational exposure and the strategies and tactics required for success. Understanding these changes is crucial for immediate success on the fireground and for the long-term health of firefighters.
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Speakers:
Frank Leeb
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Exhibit Hours
- 12:00 - 12:30 pm
- Unveiling of the New Whelen No. 2 Car
- Whelen Booth #3229
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm
- "Cornerstones of Leadership" Book Signing with Frank Leeb
- NFFF Booth #2722
- 7:00 - 11:00 pm
- Boot Scootin' Boogie
- Indiana Roof Ballroom
Friday, April 11, 2025
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Exhibit Hours
- 1:00 pm
- FDIC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
- Lucas Oil Stadium
Saturday, April 12, 2025
- 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Exhibit Hours
