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If you see seatbelt airbags in any vehicle make sure you identify where the gas cylinders are at. In this case the cylinders are right where we would be tunneling in an under-ride scenario.

We are like surgeons with big tools often working around people parts.

Cincinnati Rescue 9 Lt. Grant Light has the mic last month in the Heavy Rescue class at BGSU State Fire School.

The 2014 version of FDIC has come and gone. I had the chance to meet some new friends and connect with some old ones. If you haven't made it to FDIC be sure to put in on your list for 2015.

Here are some car fire incidents to talk about with your crew. Talk about your PPE, size-up, approach, and water supply.

The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes and his crew made a serious mistake and were in the direct path of one of Oklahoma's tornados last night. Reports have them being tossed several hundred and rolling a couple times. It sounds like they are all ok.

With all the talk about health and safety, we should consider options to reduce heat stress during non-structural responses and training. This gear will meet our expectations of reducing heat stress.

If anybody has the brass axes to criticize from a computer screen this year, then here is my proposal for next year: I'll climb next to you next year at FDIC with structural gear plus an airpack and make the donation for your entry fee.

Well, the annual pilgrimage to Indianapolis has come and gone, but not without many great memories and a recharged battery. FDIC is truly an awesome event for learning, networking, and brotherhood.

It's been a busy day at FDIC. We've met up with some old friends and made a bunch of new ones. This is just a quick glimpse of some of our stops today.