Follow what’s happening on the exhibit hall floor, during educational sessions and at networking events
August 15, 2024 06:16 PM
Fire-Rescue International is in full swing in Dallas, with educational sessions, exhibit hall activity and industry networking opportunities around every corner.
Can’t make the show? Check out these galleries, which we’ll update all week.
If you are at the show, we’d love to see your #FRI2024 photos and videos! Email the editor.
Fire service leaders converge
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Better Every Shift hits FRI 2024 with the IAFC leadership. Left to right: Chief Trisha Wolford, Chief John Butler, Lt. Aaron Zamzow and Chief Josh Waldo.
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Behind the scenes with IAFC TV, where current IAFC President John Butler and incoming President Josh Waldo talk about passing the baton.
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U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell (third from right) checks out the IAFC FRI Command Center.
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IAFC President, Fire Chief John Butler putting the “I” in International at the Expo center.
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO Victor Stagnaro extends his thanks to NFFF Texas State Advocate, Chief Michael Anderson, for the introduction to the Delegation from Japan attending FRI 2024.
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Chiefs Todd LeDuc and John Sullivan.
Honors & Awards
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Left to right: Chief Randy Royal of the Colorado Springs Fire Department, Career Fire Chief of the Year; IAFC President John Butler; Pierce Manufacturing President Bob Schulz; and Chief Christopher Vaughan of the Cuba (Alabama) Fire Department, Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
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IAFC President Chief John Butler (right) shakes hands with Chief Randy Royal, the Career Fire Chief of the Year.
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Pierce Manufacturing President Bob Schulz (left) congratulates Chief Christopher Vaughan, Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year.
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The IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Awards reception in Dallas.
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IAFC President John Butler (left) stands with past and present IAFC presidents and chief of the year award recipients.
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The IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Awards reception in Dallas.
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Exhibit hall highlights
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Pierce Manufacturing booth (3303)
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InflatableFirehouse.com booth 2035
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Makita Fire Rescue booth 4217
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Left to right: Rescue 42 booth (2437), Esri booth (1717) and WHP Training Towers booth (2731)
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Plymovent booth (3031)
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OFF THE X booth 1831
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation booth
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FirstNet, Built with AT&T, booth 3209
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Hamilton Medical booth (3840)
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US Digital Designs booth 1610
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Skeeter Emergency Vehicles booth 3522
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T-Mobile for Government booth 2313
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Makita Fire Rescue booth 4217
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Rosenbauer America booth 3723
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Siddons-Martin Emergency Group booth 4003
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Verizon Frontline booth 2023
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Sutphen booth 2909
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eDispatches booth 1617
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IAFC Pavilion
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Education, keynotes & special events
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Lexipol’s Gordon Graham and Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder present “Why Things Go Wrong, Why Things Go Right: Fire Chief and Company Officer Challenges and Solutions.”
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Steve Wirth speaks on “The Criminalization of Medical Errors – Lessons Learned from the Elijah McClain Trial and Other Criminal Cases Involving EMS Practitioners” during the second Fire-Rescue International general session on Thursday morning.
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Chief Marc Bashoor presents “Developing Your Personal Mission Statement: Could YOU Rescue YOU?”
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Dr. Sara Jahnke speaks about the power of science in decision-making.
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The newly installed IAFC officers take their oath.
More highlights from the show
Lexipol Reception: Blazing Boots Honky-Tonk Bash at Gilley’s Dallas
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Gilley’s Dallas served as the venue for Lexipol’s Blazing Boots Honky-Tonk Bash on Wednesday evening.
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The Lexipol team thanks you for attending the Blazing Boots Honky-Tonk Bash at FRI 2024!