FDIC International returns to Indianapolis

The firefighters' conference will be held at the Indiana Convention Center from Monday to Saturday.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:49pm

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FDIC International, a major firefighters' conference, is returning to Indianapolis this week. The event will take place at the Indiana Convention Center from Monday to Saturday, with registration hours also held on Sunday.

Why it matters

FDIC International is one of the largest and most important annual gatherings for firefighters and fire departments from across the country. Its return to Indianapolis after a previous run in the city highlights the city's status as a hub for public safety and emergency services events.

The details

The FDIC International conference will feature a variety of educational sessions, equipment demonstrations, and networking opportunities for firefighters and fire department personnel. Chief David Rhodes, the editor-in-chief of Fire and Rescue Media, was interviewed about the event on Sunday morning.

  • FDIC International will be held from Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26, 2026.
  • Registration hours for the event also took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

FDIC International

A major annual conference and trade show for firefighters and fire departments from across the United States.

Indiana Convention Center

The venue hosting FDIC International in Indianapolis.

Chief David Rhodes

The editor-in-chief of Fire and Rescue Media, who was interviewed about the FDIC International event.

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What they’re saying

“FDIC International is one of the largest and most important annual gatherings for firefighters and fire departments from across the country.”

— Chief David Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, Fire and Rescue Media

The takeaway

The return of FDIC International to Indianapolis underscores the city's status as a hub for public safety and emergency services events, drawing thousands of firefighters and fire department personnel from across the country to the Indiana Convention Center.