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Firefighters gather in Indianapolis for FDIC

Technology in the fire service

Each year, firefighters from around the world converge upon the city of Indianapolis to attend the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) hosted by Penwell Publications. I have personally attended this several times in the past. It is a fascinating experience to see all of the new technologies being used to protect citizens everywhere.

CBS visits FDIC

CBS has made the following video available for us to share. I enjoy Dave Price’s approach to covering this event. His bravery in trying new things is quite evident as he steps into the role of firefighter.

Thousands of firemen worldwide attend an Indianapolis conference to learn about new products and techniques for saving lives. Dave Price demonstrates some of them.


Fire Marshal Tells People to Take Responsibility

The assistant Fire Marshal in Achorage shares a very poignant view of how people need to start taking responsibility for their actions. Following a recent death of a child to fire, this Fire Marshal “tells it like it is.”

Complacency and apathy may very well be the reason people are not as safe as they should be in the U.S. Unfortunately, not everyone agreed with Kelly Nicolello’s presentation of this message.

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