One relationship that started early on with me and this website is with TECGEN. From the first time I reached out to TECGEN they have treated me like family and the fact that their product was top notch helped out too.
Read More »FDIC Opening Ceremonies
“Loyalty and service are not things of the past for the fire service!” Bobby Halton, Fire Engineering editor in chief FDIC education director, passionately told the attendees at the Opening Ceremonies Wednesday morning. “Loyalty ranks high, and selfless service is ...
Read More »FDIC HOT Extrication Setup
Tomorrow is the first of two days of HOT Vehicle Extrication classes at FDIC. This weekend we set up at Zore’s Inc in Indy. Tonight was also the HOT Instructors meeting where I got to see a legend in the ...
Read More »FDIC 2014 Schedule, HOT Classes, Blogcast, Stair Climb, and much more!
Monday and Tuesday I will be teaching HOT classes with David Dalrymple from Roadway Rescue and Fire Engineering. The class will highlight new vehicle technology and advanced extrication techniques. Many fire service companies are supporting this including TECGEN, TNT Rescue, ...
Read More »FDIC Day 3 Wrap Up: Booth Visits and More!
The last day at FDIC was Friday for me and the list of people to stop by and see was very long and even a little stair climb to fit in before the 4ish hour drive back to the Detroit area.
Read More »FDIC Day 2 Wrap Up: TECGEN giveaways and More!
Yesterday was a tough day for me. I was over served the night before at the FOOLS Bash and that pattern continued at Howl at the Moon and the Wild Beaver. One of the best parts of the night, was ...
Read More »FDIC Itinerary: Brotherhood, Climbing, Giveaways, and of course Beer!
It's hard to believe that FDIC 2013 starts next week! We've worked up a tentative itinerary.
Read More »FDIC, 9/11 Stair Climb, Botherhood, and Beer!
FDIC is a tradition for many in the fire service. When I make the drive down from the Detroit area next month it will be
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