July 19-20, 2008
The Fire Engineering Weekends are the solution to the dilemma facing firefighters and training officers across the nation: How do I get world-class education and personal connections with America's best instructors with local dollars? As the magazine behind the largest and most successful firefighting show in the world, we know the FDIC experience doesn’t fit every budget and every schedule. The Fire Engineering Weekends are coming to your community because you asked us for them.

Two solid, intense days of world-class education and interaction with the world-class instructors. How do we decide who to invite? We don't; you do. We are meeting with you first; finding out when and where you want us; and then we announce your Fire Engineering Weekend. No big promises left unfulfilled, no classes canceled, no three-ring circus. We promise six of the biggest names in the industry, and it is priced so you can afford to be there.

We also are coming to your town, so we hope most you can drive in and sleep at home. No hotel, no lost time at work, no hassles, and you get the very best instruction Fire Engineering has to offer in your backyard. We also know how much some face time means with the leadership, so seating is limited and every day ends with "Kitchen Table Talk" with the instructors and you. The Kitchen Table Talk will have the instructors, along with Bobby Halton, discussing the content of the day along with other issues in an unscripted, open format involving audience participation. Makes you hungry to be there, but don't worry--breakfast is on us. It is a weekend of learning, sharing, community, and inspiration. We will also bring to you leading exhibitors, featuring the latest in technology, innovation, and products designed for you, the firefighter. Sign up now for the inaugural Fire Engineering Weekend: Chicago July 19-20 at the Northbrook (IL) Hilton.

Look for the upcoming Fire Engineering Weekend: Texas October 25-26 at the Fort Worth (TX) Hilton.