FDIC/JEMS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is FDIC/JEMS?
The largest fire and EMS show in North America. If you sell ambulance equipment, defibrillators, patient monitors, airway devices, or EMS software, FDIC/JEMS delivers 35,000+ first responders and 800+ exhibitors. The JEMS track specifically targets EMS/paramedicine professionals. Live equipment demos and the Sim Yard create hands-on engagement that passive trade shows cannot match.
What are the key facts about FDIC/JEMS?
- Host organization: Clarion Events (FDIC International) / JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services)
- Primary specialty: emergency medical services
- Scale: mega
- Geography: International
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Emergency Medicine conferences
Which device categories fit FDIC/JEMS?
Which buyer stages does FDIC/JEMS fit?
What does FDIC/JEMS charge for booth space?
Cost not published
Clarion Events (FDIC International) / JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) does not publish booth pricing for FDIC/JEMS that we can link to, so we do not list a figure here. We would rather show nothing than an estimate you cannot check. Ask them directly on the FDIC/JEMS exhibitor page ↗.
Planning the FDIC/JEMS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends FDIC/JEMS?
Over 35,000 fire and rescue professionals from 65+ countries. 800+ exhibitors. 2025 set records with 37,000+ attendees and 850+ exhibitors. JEMS at FDIC is the EMS-specific track within the larger FDIC International fire/rescue conference. The Sim Yard in Lucas Oil Stadium provides immersive EMS training scenarios.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~15,750
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is FDIC/JEMS held?
- Venue: Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
- Management company: Clarion Events (FDIC parent), The Expo Group (exhibitor services)
Who else exhibits at FDIC/JEMS?
Approximately 800+ exhibitors typically attend FDIC/JEMS. Your competitors are here.
Is FDIC/JEMS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The largest fire and EMS show in North America. If you sell ambulance equipment, defibrillators, patient monitors, airway devices, or EMS software, FDIC/JEMS delivers 35,000+ first responders and 800+ exhibitors. The JEMS track specifically targets EMS/paramedicine professionals. Live equipment demos and the Sim Yard create hands-on engagement that passive trade shows cannot match.
Why Skip
Primarily a fire/rescue show: EMS is a co-located track, not the main event. If your product is hospital-based (not pre-hospital), the buyer density is low. The show is massive and noisy. Small booths can get lost among 800+ exhibitors. Booth pricing is not publicly listed and may be premium for the venue size.
What should exhibitors know before FDIC/JEMS?
FDIC is THE show for fire/rescue in North America, and JEMS at FDIC is the EMS component. The exhibit floor spans multiple buildings including Lucas Oil Stadium, so booth placement matters enormously. Request a location near the JEMS Lounge or Sim Yard for EMS-focused traffic. The outdoor demo area is ideal for ambulance and vehicle exhibitors. Indianapolis is a non-union venue, significantly cheaper than Chicago or Las Vegas for drayage and labor.
What is the Buzzbox Score for FDIC/JEMS?
9.3 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.3 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by growth trajectory (9.7: mega-scale and stable and 800+ exhibitors signals strong demand). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.2, ). The largest fire and EMS show in North America.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead. A factor we cannot source is left unscored rather than estimated, and the overall score above was set before any figure behind it was withdrawn.
Standout (9.5): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 44:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (35,000 attendees).
Not scored on cost: this organizer publishes no booth price we can link to.
Solid (7.2): exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Strong (8.7): managed by Clarion Events (FDIC parent), The Expo Group (exhibitor services), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.7): mega-scale and stable, 800+ exhibitors signals strong demand, and 35,000+ attendees.
When are the FDIC/JEMS exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for FDIC/JEMS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at FDIC/JEMS?
FDIC/JEMS does not publish booth pricing we can link to, so we do not list a cost for this show. Rather than estimate one, we point you at the organizer's exhibitor page to request current rates directly.
How many people attend FDIC/JEMS?
FDIC/JEMS draws approximately 35,000 attendees. Over 35,000 fire and rescue professionals from 65+ countries. 800+ exhibitors. 2025 set records with 37,000+ attendees and 850+ exhibitors. JEMS at FDIC is the EMS-specific track within the larger FDIC International fire/rescue conference. The Sim Yard in Lucas Oil Stadium provides immersive EMS training scenarios.
When and where is FDIC/JEMS 2026?
FDIC/JEMS 2026 takes place April 20-25, 2026. The venue is Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN. Clarion Events (FDIC International) / JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) hosts the meeting.
How many FDIC/JEMS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of FDIC/JEMS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 15,750 effective buyers out of approximately 35,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
Who exhibits at FDIC/JEMS?
Approximately 800+ exhibitors typically attend FDIC/JEMS. The device categories that fit this floor are ambulance equipment, patient monitoring, defibrillators, airway management, ppe, ems software, stretchers, and communication systems.
How does Buzzbox Media score FDIC/JEMS?
FDIC/JEMS carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.3 out of 10 (Exceptional), with one caveat on this record: cost efficiency is not scored, because Clarion Events (FDIC International) / JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) publishes no booth price we can link to, and the overall score was set before that figure was withdrawn. The factors still scored are audience quality, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is growth trajectory at 9.7 and the lowest is data transparency at 7.2.