FDIC 2026 Preview: Classes, Symposiums, and the Anniversary of 9/11

About this episode

The episode previews upcoming FDIC classes and discusses the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with insights on high-rise firefighting and building intelligence.

In this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy speak with Jack Murphy about their upcoming FDIC classes, classroom offerings, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They break down what's new for FDIC, the ins-and-outs of opening ceremonies, hands-on evolutions, and commemorations of 9/11. They also explore responding to high-rise "superblocks," practical preincident building intelligence, and street-level recon. They preview FDIC classes, symposiums, and encourage attendees to honor responders and exchange knowledge. Quick favor: take our 3-minute (anonymous) listener survey to help shape what we cover next: https://sprw.io/stt-9EB04 This episode is brought to you by The Fire Store: https://thefirestore.com/ This episode is brought to you by Fire Facilities: https://www.firefacilities.com/

People in this episode

Hosts: Anthony Avillo, Jim Duffy

Guest: Jack Murphy

Topics covered

• FDIC classes
• 9/11 commemoration
• high-rise firefighting
• building intelligence
• street-level recon

Keywords

• FDIC
• firefighting
• 9/11
• high-rise
• building intelligence
• street-level recon
• commemoration

Sponsors

The Fire Store, Fire Facilities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDIC

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