FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE TRAINING EXPO

🚨 2025 Keynote Instructors Announced! 🚨

The Fort Lauderdale Fire Training Expo is proud to welcome this year’s lecture instructors. Since 2009, the Expo has trained firefighters from across the world. This year, we are honored to feature some of the fire service’s most respected leaders.

🔥 Keynote Address 🔥

Lt. Jose Almeida
City of Miami Fire Department

Lieutenant Almeida's journey began in 1999 when he first joined the City of Miami Fire Department. Since then, he has held multiple important roles, including:

Engine Officer

Rescue Officer

Marine Operations Officer

Public Safety Dive Instructor

Dive Team Member

SWAT Medic

His vast experience and dedication have earned him the respect of his peers, and he is often called a "culture bearer" of the City of Miami Fire Department.

Before stepping into the fire service, Lieutenant Almeida proudly served on Active Duty with the United States Air Force. He continues to serve in the Air National Guard, with a career spanning over three decades. His service has earned him multiple awards and decorations from several branches of the military. Notably, in 2004, while serving as a Special Warfare Airman with the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines Sniper Team in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor

for his bravery in direct combat with enemy forces.

But perhaps the most meaningful title he holds is that of Dad to his wonderful daughter, Eva. A proud patriot

and the first-generation American in his family, Lieutenant Almeida’s story is one of unwavering commitment to both his country and community.

His leadership, passion for service, and dedication to excellence make him a dynamic and inspirational figure. Join us for the Keynote Address and hear from someone who exemplifies the true meaning of dedication, duty, and leadership.

🔥 Keynote Lecture 🔥

Sgt. Dave Nowacki
Detroit Fire Department
“Beyond the Front Door: Developing Fireground IQ”

📚 Featured Lectures

🔥 Lt. Tim Klett (FDNY) and BC Mike Salzano (Fort Lauderdale Fire Department) 🔥

🔥 Lt. Tim Klett (FDNY) and BC Mike Salzano (Fort Lauderdale Fire Department).

👨‍🚒 Lt. Klett has been with the FDNY since 1990, serving in some of the city’s busiest firehouses, including Harlem’s Engine 69 and the Bronx’s Engine 88. A respected instructor and author, he’s taught thousands of firefighters nationwide through FDIC, Firehouse Expo, FDTN, and more.

🚒 BC Salzano has served Fort Lauderdale for 26 years, working in some of the busiest companies, including Engine 2 “Palace Guards” and Engine 46 “The Sistrunk Express.” He is the founder of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Training Expo, lead instructor for the “MEGA” Engine Co. class at the Orlando Fire Conference, and teaches Engine Company Operations across the country.

🌟 Together, they’ll present:
“From the South Bronx to South Florida: Making Engines Great Again.”