HEN + Dinges Fire Demo Day | Bloomington, IL
Sat, Sep 26
|Bloomington Fire Department Station 2
Join HEN and Dinges Fire for a hands-on training day in Bloomington. Rotate through stations covering thermal imaging, fire behavior, hoseline advancement, nozzle control, and vehicle extrication while putting equipment and techniques to work.
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Bloomington Fire Department Station 2, 1911 E Hamilton Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA
About the event
Join HEN and Dinges Fire for a hands-on Demo Day built around practical fireground skills and equipment experience.
Firefighters will rotate through training stations covering thermal imaging, fire behavior, flowing and advancing attack lines, nozzle control, and vehicle extrication. The goal is simple: put firefighters on the equipment and provide practical training they can take back to their departments.
Training Stations
Thermal Imaging
Fire Behavior
Flow, Move & Take Control
Extrication Scenarios
Participating Manufacturers
HEN, Bullard, AMKUS, 3M Scott, FAST, LION, IDEX, Kuriyama, ESI-JYD, Groves Ready Rack, Streamlight, and Vanguard.
Registration is required and closes 72 hours prior to the event. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Space is limited, and events often reach capacity, so reserve your spot early. For registration questions, please contact Alex Cummings at alex.cummings@hennozzles.com.
Event Policies & Participation Requirements
By RSVPing to and attending this event, participants agree to the following:
Health & Safety
Participants acknowledge that training involves close interaction and potential exposure to communicable illnesses, including COVID-19. Do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms, have tested positive, or have been advised to isolate. Participants assume all related risks and agree to follow all facility and event health guidelines.
Photo & Video Release
Participants consent to photography and video recording during the event. Content may be used by event partners for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes across digital and print channels.
Participation Requirements
Must be 18 years or older
Must hold Firefighter I (FF1) certification
Must be an active member in good standing with a fire department
Must bring and wear full PPE, including SCBA, for all hands-on activities
Those who do not meet the participation requirements may attend only as observers.