FDIC Update: We Hit the Road in the Morning

We are hitting the road in the morning. This year, Captain Wines and I are traveling with Andrew Catron (ModelCityFirefighter.com) and Preston Wiley (Valley of the FOOLS). We are leaving early in the morning.

We will have Valley of the FOOLS coins and shirts available at the FOOLS Bash Wednesday night and Firefighter Turnout Friday night.

Among many events we detailed here, I want to tell you where to catch up with us to say hello during the day.

Key booths to stop by: Demers Ambulances #4731, Black Diamond Boots #807 , Fire Cam #1107 , Phenix Fire Helmets #4656 , Glove Crafters #208 , TECGEN #13103 .

Our 2014 FDIC Itinerary is here

I guess you might say that these will be the highlights of our trip.

Many have seen us in the Black Diamond Boots booth. They are the boots we wear, the ones we stand behind, and the ones we think you should be wearing. Stop by and try their boots on. You will then understand what all the hype is about. We will have limited edition Black Diamond/Fire Critic/Iron Firemen challenge coins to hand out during the show (limited quantities).

You will also find us in the Demers Ambulance booth. You might not have heard about Demers, but the truth is that you should have. Their ambulances, the rigorous construction and testing they put their ambulances through, and their over 50 years of dedication to quality and service show in their products. Stop by and pick up a shirt, plus enter to win one of two $250 AmEx gift cards they are giving away.

The truth is that Captain Wines and I know a lot about EMS…Most of our knowledge is from “fire based EMS”, but I did work a year for Richmond Ambulance. There is an ambulance at my firehouse. We are all dual role providers. Captain Wines was even a Paramedic back in the day. If that isn’t enough, check out this photo gallery of their all new MXP 170 we will be showcasing at FDIC.

On Wednesday night, catch us at the FOOLS Bash behind hooters.

On Thursday, you can catch us here:

1 – 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!

3 – 5pm: You can find Captain Wines and I in the Demers Ambulances booth #4731 showcasing Demers Ambulances brand newFire-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!

Thursday night we will be at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Stop, Drop, Rock ‘N’ Roll at 7pm. More information here.

On Friday, you can catch us here:

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!

1 – 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!

On Friday night, we are throwing a party!

5 – 11pm – 2014 Firefighter Turnout at The Crane Bay (a block from Lucas Oil Stadium)

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 Equipment, Amkus, TECGEN XTREME, Black Diamond Fire and Fire Cam Police and Fire Cameras