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This Itinerary includes much of the extra-curricular activities surrounding FDIC 2013. Plan on catching up with Captain Wines and Myself when you can! Be sure to snap a picture and share it.

This year at FDIC, they have added an additional incentive. Not only do you get to climb for one of the Fallen Brothers of 9/11, you will also receive a special limited edition challenge coin designed by Paul Combs and generously donated by 4AlarmPromotions.com.

Below are just some of the videos that were recommended by the FB Brothers. I will add that this article was a quick idea I had after all of the great examples shared...and then I sat down and watched all of the videos, one by one. I was holding it together until the Pipes started playing on the Kyle Wilson Tribute video...then I lost it.

Best of the Rest - FDIC Stair Climb, Fire Videos, Bullies, FNG, Fitness, MN8, NFE, and Much More!

In the past, I have climbed for Firefighter Andrew A. Fredericks (squad 18), Firefighter Ruben D. Correa (engine 74), Martin McWilliams (engine 22), Firefighter Durrell V. Pearsall (rescue 4), Firefighter Frank J. Bonomo (engine 230), Firefighter Karl H. Joseph (engine 207), Raymond York (engine 285), and Firefighter Joseph Agnello (ladder 118)

Chief Steve Kraft spoke in a keynote at FDIC (video below). I didn't get to see it in person, but Jonah Smith shared it on The Hose Jockey. In it, Chief talks about looking at yourself, not others. It is a motivational speech and hits the mark. I think everyone will be able to get something out of it.

What I am trying to say is that Fire Critic wouldn't be anything without you guys. I wouldn't have half the content I have and I wouldn't have any readers...no, I haven't been drinking. I am serious. And I hope that message is felt when we meet in person or chat online.

This past climb, I carried the cards of Firefighter Andrew A. Fredericks (squad 18) and Firefighter Ruben D. Correa (engine 74).

Let me tell you, when you stick a pipe and drum band in a bar the size of say the Wild Beaver, it is awesome! Hell, my ears are still ringing. In short, the pipes and drums are what make events like FDIC so special.

Willie and I are climbing the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at FDIC today. We are climbing with Brian, Paul, Mike, Andrew, and a ton more of our Brothers. Willie and I said we would climb if they didn't have 343 climbers. They don't yet. 30,000 Brothers in Indianapolis right now. We can't get 343 to climb 110 stories for the honor and respect of those who died on 9/11.