March Spotlight: Get More Out of FDIC 2026 with Ricochet
Booth #2401 | Indianapolis | April 23–25
FDIC 2026 is where critical gear decisions get made. Ricochet brings hands‑on demos, expert guidance, and new solutions—so you can leave confident and ahead of what’s next.
What You’ll Gain at the Ricochet Booth
Practical insight. Real world testing. Gear you can evaluate for yourself.
See How Your Visibility Performs Under Fireground Stress
2:00 PM | Live Demo | With 3M™
Led by 3M™ Scotchlite™ Application Engineers, these live demos show how heat, moisture, and exposure impact turnout gear—plus how to check the visibility of your own gear before it becomes a risk.
Where Gear Talk Meets Happy Hour
3:30 - 4:30 PM | Happy Hour | GORE™
Enjoy complimentary bar service while connecting with trusted material partners in Ricochet booth #2401. Enter the giveaways, talk gear performance, and stick around—winners are announced live at 4:00 PM.
Structural Gear Giveaway + Everybody Wins Instant Prizes
4:00 PM Winner Announced | Gear Giveaway | 3M™
Every entry scores an instant prize, either a promo or a premium upgrade. One firefighter per day takes home a complete set of Non‑PFAS Structural Gear Set from our Maverick Package.
Win Technical Rescue Gear (Social Driven) Instant Prizes
3:00 PM Winner Announced | Gear Giveaway | TenCate™
Visit the booth to enter, then follow us on social—winners are announced at 3:00 PM and return to the booth for sizing, photos, and a victory moment (and our in booth happy hour)!
Thursday Night | Ricochet Appreciation Event
5:30–7:30 PM | The Hangar
Hosted by Ricochet
Sponsors: 3M, Teijin, Milliken
Who: Dealers, partners, customers
Join us for an evening to unwind, connect, and celebrate the Ricochet community. No presentations—just great people, good food, and a fun atmosphere.
What to expect: Open bar Food, games, and interactive experiences Giveaways and surprises throughout the night Optional shuttle transportation (stocked bar) available for pick-up/drop-off Visit us at Booth #2401 to get your invitation
What to expect:
- Open bar
- Food, games, and interactive experiences
- Giveaways and surprises throughout the night
- Optional shuttle transportation (stocked bar) available for pick-up/drop-off Visit us at Booth #2401 to get your invitation
Visit us at Booth #2401 to get your invitation
See What's New and Why it Matters
Be among the first to get hands‑on with Ricochet’s newest innovations—available to experience live at FDIC.
- NEW Wildland Gear Line — designed for mobility, heat management, and today’s extended incidents.
- NEW Non PFAS Structural Fire Gloves — protection aligned with evolving standards and firefighter health priorities.
Our team is ready to walk you through the details and help you compare options.
Prepare for NFPA 1970 (2025 Edition) with Confidence
This isn’t about memorizing the standard—it’s about making better decisions because of it.
The new NFPA 1970 standard is reshaping how departments think about materials, PFAS, and compliance. FDIC is the ideal time to get clarity—before decisions become urgent.
Our reps are consultative partners, ready to help you:
- Understand what’s changing and what’s not.
- See how updates impact real world gear decisions.
- Plan ahead with fewer surprises and better outcomes
Schedule an in person demo at FDIC or your department and leave with answers, not guesswork.
