The Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) is the nation’s largest gathering of firefighters and brave first responders in the United States. Spanning 6 days in Indianapolis, IN, the FDIC provides firefighters with key training, education and certification opportunities that allow for them to execute their craft as safely and as efficiently as possible. Furthermore, the event is also a true celebration of the rich traditions of fire service. Friendships and bonds are created amongst firefighters worldwide at FDIC. </p> ________________________________________________________________________________________ </p> <b><u>Attendance/Demographics:</b></u> </p> o 35,000+ firefighters in attendance </p> o 65% of attendees reside in Indiana and bordering Midwest states </p> o 50 U.S. states are represented at FDIC </p> o 65 different countries are represented by attendees at FDIC </p> o Age Range of Attendees: 18-75 years old </p> </p> o Attendees include: Fire Instructors; Training Officers; Fire Chiefs; Administrative Chiefs; Line Chiefs; Company Officers; Career & Volunteer Firefighters; EMTs & Paramedics; Apparatus and Equipment Specialists; Haz-Mat Technicians; Community Emergency Response Teams; Fire Academy and Fire Science Students; Fire Marshals; Fire Inspectors; and more. </p> </p> ________________________________________________________________________________________ </p> <b>Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P7p46dfuH8&feature=youtu.be"> here </a> to view the FDIC experience. </b>