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1st due operations conference

MAY 6-8, 2025

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HOTEL

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Agenda

Monday - May 5th

 4:00pm - 6:00pm      ~   REGISTRATION - Hotel Lobby    

Tuesday - May 6th

7:00am - 8:00am        ~    REGISTRATION - Hotel Lobby

8:00am - 8:15am        ~    Opening Ceremony

8:15am - 9:15am        ~    Alan Griffin

9:15am -  9:30am       ~    BREAK 

9:30am - 11:30pm     ~    Todd Edwards

11:30pm - 1:00pm     ~    LUNCH (on your own)

1:00pm - 3:00pm        ~    Steve Robertson

3:30pm - 5:00pm        ~    Clyde Gordon


5:30pm - 9:00pm        ~   Conference Social @ Lazy Pirate                                                 


Wednesday - May 7th

8:00am  - 10:00am       ~   Paul Wallington

10:00am  - 12:00pm   ~    Don Clark, Cody Clark, Chris Clark

12:00pm  - 1:30pm      ~    LUNCH (on your own)

1:30pm  -  3:30pm        ~    Kyle Romagus

3:30pm - 3:45pm          ~    BREAK

3:45pm - 5:00pm          ~    Instructor Round Table / Open Mic


5:00pm - 6:00pm          ~    Conference Social in Lobby  

Thursday - May 8th

8:00am - 5:00pm

H.O.T. Tracks

  • Track 1:  Engine Track ~ 1615 South Lake Park Blvd.
  • Track 2:  Truck Track ~ 1101 North Lake Park Blvd.
  • Track 3:  Command Track ~ Ballroom - Paul Wallington / Matt Poole                  

Instructor line up

Todd Edwards

Todd Edwards

Todd Edwards

Atlanta Fire Department (Retired)

Fire Life Training Associates

Kyle Romagus

Todd Edwards

Todd Edwards

 Batt. Chief, East Montgomery County FD

Smooth Bore Cartel 

Rob Ramirez

Todd Edwards

Alan Griffin

 Miami-Dade Fire Department

Mayday Mindset Consulting 

Alan Griffin

Steve Robertson

Alan Griffin

Chief, Carolina Beach Fire Dept

1st Due Tactics

Clyde Gordon

Steve Robertson

Steve Robertson

District Chief, Houston Fire Department

Steve Robertson

Steve Robertson

Steve Robertson

Lieutenant

Columbus Fire Department

Paul Watlington

don clark, cody clark & chris clark

don clark, cody clark & chris clark

Battalion Chief, Burlington Fire Department 

don clark, cody clark & chris clark

don clark, cody clark & chris clark

don clark, cody clark & chris clark

13-35 LLC

H.O.T. Tracks

ENGINE TRACK

Lead Instructors:   Todd Edwards, Steve Robertson, Kyle Ramagos, Elkhart Brass Staff, Key Hose Staff


Everything Engine!

This 8-hour program has been designed to provide the students a wide array of different Engine Company Operations, including;


* Nozzle and hose selections

* Hose loads

* Making the stretch

* Flowing and moving

* Pin and hit techniques

* Managing the big lines

* Monitors


Students will have the opportunity to try a variety of nozzles, hose size and types, different hose loads and stretches, bundles for residential, mid-rise, and high-rise operations, flowing and moving in the hose maze, and much more. This is a full day of engine company operations that will enhance and improve all skill levels.


Turn Out Gear Required (No SCBA)


TRUCK TRACK

Lead Instructors: Don Clark, Cody Clark, Chris Clark, Rob Ramirez, Todd Shephard


Search / VES

* Drags and maneuvering victims. (big and small)

* Victim removal from windows

* Searching around and under victims. (where there’s 1 there’s 2...)

* Tips on using a TIC when searching

* Forcible entry techniques


Vertical Ventilation

* Basics of vertical vent

* Walkable vs. Non-Walkable pitches

* Cut Sequences

* Tool Selection and Utilization


PPE Needed

* Full gear w/ airpark

* Eye and ear protection

COMMAND TRACK

 Lead Instructors:  Clyde Gordon, Paul Watlington


* Command Tactics

* Decision Making

* Resource Allocation

* Communication

* Prioritization

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