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The Fire Yenta: Tales from FDIC Present
Here are some behind-the-scene shots you may not have seen at FDIC 2008.
First Annual Courage and Valor Fun Run: The only staff members who could get up Friday morning to run for anything besides the bathroom were (l-r) FE Technical Editor Mike McEvoy, PennWell VP Lyle Hoyt, FE Editor in Chief/FDIC Education Director Bobby Halton, and FE Associate Editor Derek Rosenfeld.
For all of you who wondered why you DIDN'T get a reservation at the Pope's Table at Buca's, it was because WE had it (FE/FDIC staff). We now hold the record for the most Jews at the Pope's Table, with 3!
Who said this show has gone to the dogs? The Yenta meets Spanner and Sparkles (l-r? r-l?), pub ed dogs who were featured in a Fire Prevention Bureau column in FE
FDIC OFFICIAL Photographer Tony Greco (right) asks CBS Morning Show Weatherman Dave Price (left) for a job. Price broadcast live from FDIC HOT evolutions on April 8, 7-9 am. Read about Price's visit and watch the segments HERE.
The Yenta poses with Billy Goldfeder (not his real name or face), proprietor of "The Secret List" (not its real name).
District Chief Dave McGrail, Denver (CO) FD (left) briefs Chief Rick Lasky, Lewisville (TX) FD, on the nearest White Castle location.
CLICK HERE for Part II of the photo essay.
What funny thing happened to YOU at FDIC 2008? The Yenta wants to know. E-mail her at dianef@pennwell.com.
Diane Feldman is a 19-year veteran of Fire Engineering; she is executive editor and FDIC conference director. She has a B.A. in English/communications. Previously, she was an editor at the American Management Association in New York City.
