Since 1929, FDIC International has been the premier event for Fire and Rescue professionals worldwide. FDIC offers thousands of attendees access to world-class instructors, cutting-edge classrooms, immersive workshops, H.O.T. (Hands-On Training) Evolutions, and the most innovative products and services in the industry on display by over 800 leading exhibitors.
But FDIC International is more than just a trade show. It’s a powerful experience rooted in learning, sharing, and connecting. Whether through formal sessions or spontaneous hallway conversations, attendees build lifelong friendships and reignite their passion for the fire service.
FDIC International is one of North America’s major meeting points for the fire and rescue sector, combining practical training, professional education and an extensive exhibition programme. Described by organisers as the largest training event for the fire and rescue industry in North America, it brings firefighters, officers, emergency responders, manufacturers and other industry professionals together to exchange knowledge and examine developments affecting frontline operations.
Education programme and summits
Training is central to the event, with FDIC placing particular emphasis on hands on firefighter and EMS education. Alongside its wider programme, the event incorporates specialist summits covering areas including industrial fire, aircraft fire and rescue, metropolitan fire officers and EMS innovation. These sessions provide opportunities to consider operational challenges across different areas of emergency response.
The exhibition is another significant component of FDIC International, providing a dedicated environment in which manufacturers and suppliers can present equipment, technologies and services to fire and rescue professionals. The wider event also incorporates outdoor activities, stadium based experiences and remembrance events, creating a programme extending beyond the conventional conference and exhibition format.
For fire industry professionals, FDIC therefore combines technical learning, practical training, networking and direct engagement with the equipment and solutions influencing modern emergency response.
