The Fire Within's core values are rooted in the mantra TRAIN, EDUCATE, EQUIP. Train firefighters, educate the public and equip fire department's
This morning in his passionate opening address, Bobby Halton said that today we are one in 100. What he was referring to is that statistically one in every 100 firefighters will have the opportunity to attend FDIC.
Unfortunately, attendance is a rare privilege enjoyed by even fewer
Canadians. Budgetary restrictions and a lack of understanding of the
importance of gatherings like this drive the ignorance.
Firefighters, volunteer and career alike, must continue to gather not
only to share their knowledge but to share stories and experiences.
Fire fighting is a pressure cooker of stresses and responsibilities. We
often see things we wish we never saw; we often do things never dreamed
we would do. It has been said that until courage meets circumstance
there are no heroes and here in Indianapolis we have a gathering of
heroes: men and women, career and volunteer alike, with a passion and
an understanding that transcends our differences and binds us together
as one.
Along with courses and education, FDIC represents a release, a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to let go of all that we have seen and
all we have experienced. I feel privileged to be a part of this group!
The learning starts today and will end in three but the friendships
will endure long after the doors close on yet another gathering at the
legendary FDIC.
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Tim from Upsala
Written by Tim from Upsala on 2010-04-22 11:12:02
I guess you DO have your own blog . . . just found it today. | Tim from Upsala
Written by Tim from Upsala on 2010-04-22 07:12:19
Wow Chad, I'm envious! Remember me, the guy you flew out to see in Thunder Bay (who couldn't even get one department on board). Keep up the good work, and think about starting a blog of your own . . . we need your point of view. | Guest
Written by Guest on 2010-04-21 15:21:13
wow Chad that is amazing thank you for doing what you do |
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