Chief Reilly & Backer Present “The First Due Brew” Raleigh NC

Chief Reilly to present at the South Atlantic FIRE EXPO

PRESENTATION

The First Due Brew – Four Ingredients for a Successful Operation

Chief Dennis Reilly & Chief Rob Backer will present this program together at the South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo in Raleigh, NC.

Overview:
Rapid decision-making begins well before the rig leaves the bay. The First Due Brew is a high-impact program built for fire officers who arrive first and must quickly size up dynamic, high-risk incidents. This is not your typical size-up class—it focuses on a proactive, four-phase system that starts before the tones drop. With today’s emergencies growing in complexity, fire officers need a practical framework to assess conditions fast, take decisive action, and drive the outcome.

Key Takeaways:
• Understand the four key phases of first-due size-up
• Learn how to build a mental decision-making framework before arrival
• Improve your ability to lead as a first-arriving officer or incident commander
• Adapt to the changing complexity of today’s emergency environment
• Move beyond checklists—develop confident, proactive operational thinking