1st Due Tactics

08/21/2026

COMMAND FROM THE SAND 2027

January 12–14 | Carolina Beach, NC

Three days talking leadership, command, decision-making and the fireground with some of the best in the business.

Richard Ray | Durham Fire
Paul Watlington | Burlington Fire
Tim Klett | FDNY Ret.
Todd Edwards | Atlanta Fire Ret.
Alan Griffin | Carolina Beach Fire

If you’re an officer, preparing to become one, or just want to get better at the job, come spend a few days with us at the beach.

Registration is open.

https://1stduetactics.regfox.com/2027-command-from-the-sand

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08/12/2026

Good Morning Raleigh!! For all you attending be sure to come check out my class this morning at 9:00am on Operations in Multi Story Occupancies. Also, don’t miss our roundtable discussion this afternoon at 3pm with Myself, Douglas Cline, and Paul-Lori Watlington on Leasons Learned and Emerging Trends. Look forward to catching up this week so look me up!

05/14/2026

Can’t wait to catch up with everyone at the NC Fire Chiefs conference this week. If you are looking for a class come check me out. Doing 2 repeat session’s on Mission Driven Leadership.

05/10/2026

Big thanks to all of the wives and significant others who came out to the Spouse Social during the 1st Due Operations Conference this year.

Every year this event gets a little bigger, a little louder, and a lot more fun. It’s been awesome watching this grow into a chance for everyone to relax, meet new people, catch up with old friends, and build connections outside of the firehouse.

The fire service takes a strong support system, and it’s clear how important that support is when you see this group come together every year. We appreciate all of you making the trip and being part of the conference experience with us.

Thank you to Firestationfurniture.com for sponsoring both the 1st Due Operations conference as well as the Spouse Social!

We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year at the 1st Due Operations Conference. 🔥🍾

05/07/2026

Day 02 of the 2026 1st Due Tactics Conference in Carolina Beach! Morning started with Rob Fisher, followed by “The Clarks”, then Corley Moore took the stage! We ended the day with an instructor round table!! Tomorrow will be Hands On!! Remember engine and truck track will meet in the ballroom at 0730!

05/05/2026

Day 1 is almost in the books at the 2026 1st Due Conference in Carolina Beach! Been an amazing day of instruction kicking off with Alan Griffin, followed by Todd Edwards, Sean Duffy, and closing the day out with Clyde Gordon!! Welcome Social tonight at Lazy Pirate!! See everyone there!!

04/27/2026

If you went to register for 1st Due Operations Conference and saw it was sold out—don’t worry.
We just opened up a few more spots for anyone trying to get in last minute.

REGISTER -

Get tickets online for 2026 1st Due Operations Conference here.

04/27/2026

We’re one week out from the 2026 1st Due Operations Conference in Carolina Beach.

This doesn’t happen without our vendors. They’ve had our back since day one, and we appreciate everything they do to help us put on a solid conference year after year.

Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks
Firestationfurniture.com
Elkhart Brass
Key Hose
Code 3 Insurance
Council Tools
Morning Pride

04/23/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL — 1st Due Operations Conference 🚨
LAST CHANCE TO GET IN!
Its almost time for the 1st Due Operations Conference in Carolina Beach May 5-7, 2026.
Bring your Wife, Bring the kids, or bring your crew. This is one conference you will will not be disapointed.
REGISTER NOW - https://1stduetactics.regfox.com/2026-1st-due-operations-conference

04/23/2026

Whether you come for the training, the ocean breeze, or the chance to connect with like-minded firefighters and families, this is more than a conference. It’s an experience.

Tuesday night May 5th, the social is at The Lazy Pirate - Co****le, axe throwing and live music.

And if you’re bringing your significant other, we’ve got them covered too!
• Thursday’s Spouse & Significant Other Brunch Social
• Discounted beach chair rentals to soak up the sun while you’re training.

If you’re planning on coming, now’s the time to get registered.
Spots are limited and we’re closing in.

REGISTER NOW - https://1stduetactics.regfox.com/2026-1st-due-operations-conference