FDIC Itinerary: Where We will be and The 2014 Firefighter Turnout (Our Party on Friday)

I am looking forward to traveling to Indianapolis for FDIC 2014. Below you will find just some of what is going on that week as well as where you can find me and Captain Wines throughout the events surrounding FDIC.

Read some other itineraries here: FirefighterWife.com, Boron Extrication, First Due Tackle

We will be in the Demers Ambulances booth and the Black Diamond booth this year!

Here are some of the booths you might find us in: Demers Ambulances booth #4731, Black Diamond Boots booth #807, Fire Cam booth #1107, Glove Crafters booth #208, TECGEN booth #13103. As for where we will be exactly, check the itinerary below.

As always, there are great classes, H.O.T classes, and workshops at FDIC. Check out the offering of classes here.

Sunday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 8

Hands On Training (H.O.T. classes) – View the class schedule here

Wednesday, April 9

Hands On Training (H.O.T. classes) – View the class schedule here

8am – 10am – Opening Ceremonies & General sessions

10:30am – 7:15pm – Classroom sessions

1pm – 5pm – Firefighter Combat Challenge Exhibitor Relay Competition

6pm – FireRescue1.com party at the Claddagh Irish Pub – American Military University on Wednesday night at the Claddagh Irish Pub – drinks are on them!

6pm? – FOOLS Brotherhood Bash – Jackson and Meridian Street. Behind Hooters. Be there…we will be there!

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8am – 10am – General sessions

10:30am – 5:15pm – Classroom sessions

12pm – 6pm – Lucas Oil Stadium & South Street Exhibits

1pm – 6pm – Indiana Convention Center Exhibits

1pm – 5pm – Firefighter Combat Challenge

1pm – 3pm – You can find Captain Wines and I in the Black Diamond Boots booth #807. We will be there along with the Black Diamond sales reps and Black Diamond Models showcasing the X2 boot and other firefighter footwear. *Be sure to stop by for a chance to get a limited run Black Diamond/FireCritic/IronFiremen Challenge coin!cover_final

3 – 5pm – You can find Captain Wines and I in the Demers Ambulances booth #4731 showcasing Demers Ambulances brand new Fire-Rescue Type 1 Ambulance MPX 170. They are giving away t-shirts and $250 AmEx gift cards! Stop by and pick your t-shirt up during FDIC!

6pm – Courage & Valor Fun Run (White River State Park)

7pm – 11pm – Stop, Drop, Rock ‘N’ Roll – Over the past twelve years, Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll has played an important part in honoring America’s fallen firefighters. It is a chance for firefighters to give back to the fire service and have fun at the same time. Through a small donation at the door you help the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honor and support the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

Friday, April 11

images8:30am – 12:15pm – Classroom sessions

9am – 5pm – Lucas Oil Stadium & South Street Exhibits

10am – 5pm – Indiana Convention Center Exhibits

1pm – 5pm – Firefighter Combat Challenge

11am – 1pm – You can find Captain Wines and I in the Black Diamond Boots booth #807. We will be there along with the Black Diamond sales reps and Black Diamond Models showcasing the X2 boot and other firefighter footwear. *Be sure to stop by for a chance to get a limited run Black Diamond/FireCritic/IronFiremen Challenge coin!

Demers1pm – 3pm – You can find Captain Wines and I in the Demers Ambulances booth #4731 showcasing Demers Ambulances brand new Fire-Rescue Type 1 Ambulance MPX 170. They are giving away t-shirts and $250 AmEx gift cards! Stop by and pick your t-shirt up during FDIC!

1:30pm – NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

5:15pm – 10pm – IFC Local 416 Open House (union hall)

5 – 11pm – 2014 Firefighter Turnout

We are throwing another party this year in Indianapolis! This year, we teamed up with other bloggers and Firefighters Worldwide to bring you the best and newest party in Indianapolis during FDIC. Go to the Facebook Event page and let us know you will be attending! Come join us Friday night, April 11th in Indy for the 2014 Firefighter Turnout, an evening of camaraderie, food, drink, music, giveaways, contests, thousands of dollars in fire service prizes, meet popular fire bloggers & personalities & more.

LOCATION: The Crane Bay / 551 West Merrill Street / Indy

SPONSORED by Paratech Fire & Rescue EquipmentAmkusTECGEN XTREMEBlack Diamond Fire and Fire Cam Police and Fire Cameras

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Saturday, April 12

9am – 2pm – Lucas Oil Stadium & South Street Exhibits

9am – 2pm – Indiana Convention Center Exhibits

images11am – 1pm – You can find Captain Wines and I in the Black Diamond Boots booth #807. We will be there along with the Black Diamond sales reps and Black Diamond Models showcasing the X2 boot and other firefighter footwear. *Be sure to stop by for a chance to get a limited run Black Diamond/FireCritic/IronFiremen Challenge coin!

10am – 2pm – Firefighter Combat Challenge

More info coming soon