Social media highlights from #FRI2023

Snaps from the exhibit hall floor, educational sessions and host city Kansas City

By FireRescue1 Staff

Another Fire-Rescue International conference is in the books as the 2023 event wraps up after a full week of educational sessions, exhibit hall activity and industry networking.

Check out these social media highlights from the week, and share your #FRI2023 reflections and photos with us. Bonus: Did you have a chance to stop by the Lexipol Happy Hour at the Kill Devil Club? Be sure to share your photos from that event as well!

See you at #FRI2024!

kansas city: "the heart of america"

Shout out the the Kansas City Fire Department! Great hosts for this year’s conference. #FRI2023 @IAFC @IAFCGreatLakes pic.twitter.com/VuWRBfCAUN
— Chief Joseph Kitchen (@chiefjoekitchen) August 16, 2023

Check out this amazing 1927 fully refurbished Kansas City Fire Department Ahrens-Fox steam engine. Very cool! #FRI2023 @IAFC pic.twitter.com/spp9AhgyJA
— Chief Joseph Kitchen (@chiefjoekitchen) August 17, 2023

IAFC at 150 years

Those attending #FRI2023 in Kansas City, MO & check out some of the 150th anniversary historical Memorabilia on display https://t.co/8sly3k3yYw pic.twitter.com/KCN52eZe7v
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 17, 2023

Educational sessions & keynote presentations

This morning’s #FireServiceOneVoice panel is the pivotal moment of my presidency! #IAFC150 #HonorTradition #EmbraceInnovation #IAFC #FRI2023 pic.twitter.com/XSDxi44z55
— IAFC President (@IAFCPresident) August 18, 2023

Gary Krichbaum, Program Manager First Responder Center for Excellence - speaking today at #FRI2023 on incorporating behavioral heath screenings into annual medical evaluations. pic.twitter.com/4YTOmDQJKF
— firstrespondercenter (@1stresponderctr) August 16, 2023

Choice is an option. Hope is a gift. Change is proof of life. Embrace it. @IAFC #FRI2023 @jess_buchanan1 pic.twitter.com/QYI2moSSkA
— Nicole Comeau (@Nicole_IAFC) August 17, 2023

FSRI's @cweinschenk shared key features and answered questions about the new National Emergency Response Information System (#NERIS) during the Fire Analytics Working Group at #FRI2023. Learn more about the upcoming system here: https://t.co/pJu0ArdCKI pic.twitter.com/2mNsx7lScx
— Fire Safety Research Institute (@FSRI_org) August 16, 2023

Dr Lori @DrLoriUSFA making it real at @IAFC #FRI2023 #FireServiceOneVoice @nfsaorg is so proud to be part of your team! ⁦@chiefrays⁩ ⁦@vickiep4⁩ ⁦@usfire⁩ pic.twitter.com/JbYZJRikc7
— NFSA (@NFSAorg) August 17, 2023

Today's the day! "Validity in Action: The Life Cycle of National Registry Examinations & Accommodations" featuring Dr. Paul Rosenberger and Co-Presenter Josh Tilton. Dive into insights that impact #EMS. Don't miss out! #NREMT #EMSConference #Education pic.twitter.com/0VfUKb3Mxr
— National Registry (@NREMT) August 17, 2023

honors & Awards

Congratulations to Sean Carroll, NFFF Director of Government Relations, on receiving the @IAFC President's Award for his efforts on behalf of the NFFF and the fire service as a whole. IAFC President, Chief Donna Black, presented the award to Sean at #FRI2023. #FireHero pic.twitter.com/sjTZxxMLQJ
— NFFF (@NFFF_News) August 17, 2023

👏👏👏to my dear friend & @fireengineering @FireBooks co-author @SkidmoreCollege Dr. Denise Smith on her award recognition for firefighter health &safwty research @IAFC @IAFC_SHS @FireRescueIntl #FRI2023 @IAFCPresident @NFPA @IFSI @NFFF_News @1stresponderctr @LifeScanSaves pic.twitter.com/Fi3rtyVgWj
— Todd J. LeDuc (@ToddJLeDuc) August 16, 2023

Fire and life Safety Section with the International Code Council awarded Angie Wiese with the City of St Paul with the 2023 Excellence in Fire and Life Safety award #fri2023 @IntlCodeCouncil @IAFC pic.twitter.com/HwHVrlxi4Q
— Fire and Life Safety (@IAFCFLSS) August 17, 2023

Earlier today, during the @IAFC_SHS membership meeting, NFFF Executive Director Ron Siarnicki was honored for his career and service with the NFFF with the @BillyGoldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award. Well deserved Chief Siarnicki! ❤️ #FRI2023 @FireRescueIntl pic.twitter.com/loEEAucg7y
— NFFF (@NFFF_News) August 18, 2023

Exhibit hall highlights

Great first day at #FRI2023 with our latest cover @saraanne71 from @ScienceAllianc3 . Ready for more tomorrow! Come by our booth and say hi! @IAFC pic.twitter.com/3VwvfELiZ7
— CRACKYL Magazine (@CrackylM) August 17, 2023

We've got a great team at #FRI2023! Swing by Booth #1610 and experience the future of fire and EMS data solutions. #Elite #ConnectedSolutions #usfa #RMS pic.twitter.com/SdflUSWF4e
— ImageTrend (@ImageTrend_LLC) August 17, 2023

At #FRI2023? Stop by Booth 1827 to connect with NVFC staff and pick up some helpful volunteer firefighting resources! pic.twitter.com/9zRBESypUR
— NatlVolFireCouncil (@NVFC) August 17, 2023

Our team is here and ready to meet with fire leaders and instructors from around the globe at the @IAFC Fire-Rescue International's FRI Conference & Expo!#FRI2023 pic.twitter.com/ChPVfaITlZ
— Public Safety Group (@PublicSafetyGrp) August 17, 2023

My friends at @Sutphenfire showcasing this beautiful aerial ladder here at #FRI2023 @IAFC - Built in the great state of Ohio! pic.twitter.com/XFN8Cjaq30
— Chief Joseph Kitchen (@chiefjoekitchen) August 17, 2023

We're busy at #FRI2023! There's a lot going on at the@IAFC Conference but we appreciate everyone stopping by booth #3711 to say hello. We'll be available today until 4pm and tomorrow from 10am to 2pm. Stop by! pic.twitter.com/InLvcnSuBK
— EPR Systems | FireWorks (@EprSystems) August 17, 2023

IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs is in full swing! ✋ Stop by our booth #1526 and say hello to Billy, Stacey, and Stephanie! 👋 👨‍🚒 #FRI2023 #FireChief #Firetruckmall pic.twitter.com/msBA7OuYH8
— Brindlee Mountain FA (@firetruckmall) August 17, 2023