The 77th Annual Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC) celebrated its 11th year in Indianapolis. This was my 4th year in attendance, and it seems to get better every year. On Monday I participated in the Flashover Simulator and Alternative Water Supply Hands-On Training (H.O.T.) sessions. On Tuesday I was in the 8-hour High Angle Emergencies session. Wednesday and Thursday were spent in the classrooms and wandering about the enormous exhibit halls.
Click the links below to see photos and read about some of the H.O.T. sessions. I tried to remember names but, if I've mis-stated anyone's information in the photo pages please email me so that I can correct it!
Flashover Simulator
Engine Company Operations: Alternative Water Supply
4/20/05
High Angle Emergencies: Scaffolds and Elevated Structures4/19/05
As always, this week-long conference was a chance to catch up with old friends as well as make new ones. And to my brothers from New York, how 'bout that flashover!!!
Left to Right:
Bob Eleczko (Asst. Chief, Millgrove FD)
Gene Pettit (Asst. Chief, Elma FD)
Ed Keller (Crittenden FD)
Matt Wiatrowski (Asst. Chief, Millgrove FD)
Chris Eleczko (Chief, Millgrove FD)
Al (Asst. Chief, Crittenden FD - and can someone help me with his last name! Email me!)