The FDIC Service Award is presented to local Indianapolis-area personnel who have, over an extended period, demonstrated outstanding service to the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International. This year’s recipient is Jacob Spence. Spence is a captain in Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department (IFD) Battalion 7. He attended Purdue University, during which time he was a volunteer firefighter for the Wabash Township (IN) Fire Department. He joined IFD in 2001. He joined the Indiana Task Force 1 in 2001 and is its hazmat team manager. He joined the FDIC International Indy team in 2011 and is Plans Section chief. He joined the Holmatro Indy Car Safety Team in 2012 as a firefighter and travels the Indy car circuit. He was awarded the Department of Public Safety Distinguished Service Award in 2015.

“Jacob Spence has been an invaluable member of the FDIC command-and-control team,” notes FDIC Education Director Bobby Halton. “Jacob has become integral to the planning and execution of the largest hands-on training deployment in the fire service. He lends a level of expertise and insight that is unparalleled because of his comprehensive experience in planning for, conducting, and evaluating large-scale events.”

The award was presented at the Indianapolis Fire Department Recognition Banquet held on January 27, 2017, in the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Pennwell Fire Group Social Media Coordinator Amanda Landsaw was back for another day of hands-on training at FDIC International 2017. Watch some of her experiences at the training sites below.

A Day at FDIC International: Touring HOT

Just a few scenes from the FDIC International 2017 show floor as exhibitors prep their booths ahead of the Thursday, April 27 opening of the show.

We’re broadcasting the Fire Engineering Radio Show LIVE every day from the Indiana Convention Center during the week of FDIC International 2017.

Today’s hangout features the following groups:

1:00 - 2:00pm EDT - Fire Service Court
2:10 - 2:45pm EDT - Fireground Strategy & Other Stuff from the Street
2:45 - 3:20pm EDT - Richard Gasaway Radio
3:20 - 4:00pm EDT - FOOLS International

 

The large majority of voters in northern Clark County’s Fire District 10 approved a property tax levy increase for the district, one that will go toward paying for new staff to ensure there’s around-the-clock coverage for the largely all-volunteer district. The increase received 1,304 votes in favor and 329 against, according to unofficial results released from the Clark County auditor’s office Tuesday night, or 77 percent to 23 percent.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2017 9:41:57 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian