Tattoo Artist Designs Exclusive Firefighter Patch for FDIC International
Bullard has unveiled the first design in its Bullard Tough collector’s edition patch series—an exclusive creation by Kentucky tattoo artist Brenna McNabb.
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Hannay Reels Hose, Cable Reels for Firefighting Vehicles Featured at 2025 FDIC International
Located at booth 4069 in the Indianapolis Convention Center, Hannay will exhibit reels manufactured with extremely durable materials.
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Prepping for FDIC International 2025, Stock Rigs, Apparatus Purchasing Planning
Chris Mc Loone provides some pointers for navigating FDIC International, the potential emergence of stock rigs, and some tips for timing the planning for your…
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FDIC Exhibits: First-Timer and Long-Timer Perspectives
Apparatus experts discuss their impressions of what they saw on the show floor at FDIC 2024.
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FDIC International 2024 Recap with Chris Mc Loone
More than 36,000 converged on Indianapolis, Indiana, to train, to network, and to see the newest innovations in the fire service.
Encore Presentation: Equipping Rescue-Engines
Join us for this encore presentation of Nick Wilbur, Win Slauch, and Alex Moody discussing rescue-pumpers in this "Live at FDIC" podcast.
Fire Apparatus Observations: Post Show Analysis
Often, photographs taken in haste at the show are brought home and later analyzed without the benefit of notes.
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FDIC 2024: Manufacturers Are Digging into the Backlogs
More than one manufacturer at FDIC 2024 said historic backlogs are getting most of their attention.
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2024 FDIC Apparatus Observations – Part 2
Observations include features I personally liked, or disliked, and some I don't understand. Vendors were not interviewed.Â
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Waterous Announces the New ESU1 Pump
Available as a direct-driven pump or matched with a Waterous split-shaft aluminum-case C22 Transmission.
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Logos, Patches, and Pride — FDIC 2024 Showroom Floor Edition
Although the rigs might differ in appearance and functionality, they do have one thing in common: company and department pride.
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2024 FDIC Apparatus Observations – Part 1
Observations include features I personally liked, or disliked, and some I don't understand. Vendors were not interviewed. —Bill Adams
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Lifeline Firehose Unveils High-Rise Air Cart at FDIC International 2024
The cart works in tandem with the Lifeline Firehose to provide firefighting teams with continuous breathable air.
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Panasonic Showcases TOUGHBOOK TIC Capabilities at FDIC International 2024
At last week's FDIC International 2024, Panasonic demonstrated some of the thermal imaging capabilities available for its TOUGHBOOK line.
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