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A few items before the journey to Indy starts. FIRE NOTIFICATIONS:
For those of you interested, you can received NO COST working fire texts while at FDIC for fires in and around Indy.
Details below, scroll down. =THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME NON-PROFIT FDIC EVENTS, OPEN TO ALL. THESE ARE FUND RAISING SOCIAL EVENTS:
==="PASS IT ON" BOOK SIGNING.
Dozens of "PASS IT ON" Contributors in one spot!
PASS IT ON-If you have a copy of the book "Pass It On-What We Know, What We Want You To Know", there will be a "group book signing" with many of the books contributors at the:
FIRE ENGINEERING BOOTH ON FRIDAY FROM 1100-1200, be sure to come by.
REMEMBER that because of you-we have raised well over
$30,000.00 so far for the NFFF and the Chief Ray Downey Scholarship Program.
If you don't have a copy of PASS IT ON yet, the FDIC bookstore is open throughout the week-cya there!
===THE FDIC 2015 COMEDY vs. FIREFIGHTER CANCER EVENT.
Look, you're gonna eat, drink and relax ANYWAY...why not do it and support OUR OWN.
WHAT: Party benefiting the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 - 1930 Hours
TIME/LOCATION: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. / Show starts at 7:30 p.m. / Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street, Indy
===THE INDY METRO FOOLS BASH.
Location: Corner of Jackson and S. Meridian St.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1700 hours until..
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The gates will open at 1700 hours. There is a $5.00 donation entry fee; you must be 21 to enter. Brought to you by INDYMETRO F.O.O.L.S., along with Hooters and HONEYWELL/RAE Systems.The gates will open at 1700 hours. There is a $5.00 donation entry fee; you must be 21 to enter.
===STOP DROP, ROCK & ROLL PARTY & SUPER AUCTION.
Location: Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street
WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7pm-11 pm
Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for a fun-filled night with friends. The evening includes live music, food and refreshments, and the highlight of the night-the live auction! Items include FIRE EQUIPMENT, RADIO EQUIPMENT, PPE, CLOTHING, PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ITEMS, JEWELRY, ARTWORK, NASCAR ITEMS & ITEMS SUCH AS PRE-FIRE PLANNING PROGRAMS & MUCH MORE! For more information, go to
www.stopdroprocknroll.com
===EIGHTH ANNUAL FDIC COURAGE AND VALOR FUN RUN
Location: White River State Park
WHEN Thursday, April 23, 2015, 6:00 pm
The eighth annual FDIC Courage and Valor Fun Run will take place at the White River State Park located just a short walk from the Indianapolis Convention Center. The scenic, flat, fast course winds around the canal and provides runners with an absolutely safe (no traffic crossings) opportunity to enjoy a brisk fun run with their fellow firefighters. All proceeds go to help sponsor the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Medal and Award presented each year at FDIC. All are welcome to participate. Registration is $20.00 at the convention center Monday and Tuesday of FDIC (in Hoosier Hallway) or online at www.tuxbro.com and $25 on site at the race. All preregistered participants will receive T-shirts. ===FDIC ANNUAL MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB:
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2015, 1:30 pm-3:15 pm
Fire service members from across the United States are invited to participate in the FDIC 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. This is not a race but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live. For more information about the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb, visit: www.9-11stairclimb.com or the Special Events booth in Hoosier Hallway at the show. ===OTHER OUTSTANDING FDIC SPECIAL EVENTS ARE LISTED HERE: http://www.fdic.com/special-events.html DID THAT REALLY JUST HAPPEN?? ===A CLASS AT FDIC WELL WORTHY OF YOUR TIME: That pretty much defines all of them, but I wanted to pass this on to you. CHECK OUT:
Did That Really Just Happen? Dealing With Serious Line-of-Duty Injuries
On duty as a member of FDNY Rescue Co. 1, FF John Walters was struck by a car and pinned between the cab and Rescue `1's apparatus. John suffered extremely serious injuries including the loss of one leg...his story is remarkable and one that will benefit every department-large or small. Presented by Chief/Firefighter (Ret.) John Walters III, Port Washington Fire Department/Fire Department of New York, Rescue Co. No. 1.
WHEN: Thursday, April 23, 2015
1:30 PM-3:15 PM Lucas Oil Standium Room MR-1/2
Students are taken step by step through the process of a major line-of-duty injury--before it occurs, while it is happening, and many years after the incident. They learn from members who have been through the experience what occurs and how they and their departments can be proactive in this area. VIDEO ABOUT THE CLASS
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ARE YOU DRIVING TO FDIC FROM THE EAST?
If you are traveling on I-70 (thru the Dayton area, I-71) west bound to FDIC in Indy, stop by the World Famous Company 7 BBQ! It's right off I-70 Exit 29 / State Rt 48 / Main Street just 2000' north of I-70 on 48. They'll also be at FDIC be on South Street.
www.company7bbq.com
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Check out Company 7 BBQ, a Firefighter Owned Restaurant. WORKING FIRE PAGING NOTIFICATIONS WHILE AT FDIC: Current Incident Notification Services, Inc. (CINS) is again offering FREE WORKING INCIDENT NOTIFICATIONS to your mobile device for anyone attending this year's FDIC Conference to your mobile phone. To qualify, just send information below (all fields must be filled out) and email it to them at: [email protected]:
Name:
Email Address:
Company/Department Name:
Company/Department City:
Mobile Phone Number:
Mobile Service Provider:
Do you want to receive incidents from The Indianapolis area (yes/no):
If available, are there other areas that you would like to receive incident notifications from? If yes, what areas?
You will receive a test message when everything is set up. This FREE service will start on or about April 19, 2015 and continue through April 26, 2015. Please contact them via email at
[email protected] or via phone at 847-366-9711 with any questions or concerns. Safe travels to FDIC-we sure look forward to seeing you. Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On. BillyG The Secret List 4/16/2015-1700 Hours
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