FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE TRAINING EXPO

October 3rd to October 5th, 2024

2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKER 

Firefighter John McMaster - Engine Co. 14 - Baltimore City Fire Department 

Firefighter John McMaster was hired with the Baltimore City Fire Department in 2015. Upon graduation, John was assigned to Engine Co. 36. Initially detailed to Medic 22 in Pig Town, he later finished his medic time at Medic 21 and then transferred permanently to Engine Co. 14 on C shift. On January 24, 2022, Engine Co. 14 was dispatched to 205 South Stricker Street, box 2-2-55-10 with reports of fire showing and people trapped.  While operating inside, the building collapsed with all four Engine Co. 14 members inside. Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Firefighter/ Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo, and Lt. Paul Butrim were all tragically killed in the line of duty. Firefighter John McMaster survived and he credits his past training and skip breathing for his survival. John is now retired and works at the Country Club of Maryland in Towson. 

2024 Lecturers

Chief Clyde Gordon - Houston Fire Department
Presenting "Danny's Story"

LT Steve Robertson - Columbus Fire Department
Presenting - Midrise Mayhem

2025 Dates:
International Firefighters - September 29 to October 4
General Expo - October 1 to October 4