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First Due Leadership Consulting
UNIQUE IDENTIFIER: X7YQQL4VSCN9 | DUNS: 11924348 | CAGE Code: 9ZAH0
NAICS Codes:

  • 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

  • 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

  • 541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

  • 541612 - Human Resources Consulting Services

  • 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

  • 611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

  • 561499 - All Other Business Support Services

  • 923110 - Administration of Education Programs

Contact Information:
Location: San Marcos, TX
Point of Contact: Dan Kramer
Phone: (317) 690-3138
Email: chief@chiefkramer.com
Website: www.chiefkramer.com

Core Competencies

At First Due Leadership Consulting, we deliver innovative leadership solutions, leveraging decades of experience in fire service, emergency management, and professional education. Our expertise includes:

  • Leadership Development & Executive Coaching: Custom training for leaders in public safety and corporate settings, emphasizing servant leadership, team development, and crisis management.

  • Organizational Consulting: Strategic planning, operational efficiency assessments, and fostering organizational culture.

  • Training & Curriculum Development: Design and implement advanced, accredited training programs in leadership, fire service, and EMS operations.

  • Change Management: Proven success in guiding organizations through structural, cultural, and operational transformations.

  • Emergency Services Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of fire service, EMS operations, and public safety training.

Differentiators

  • Public Safety Expertise: Extensive leadership experience as Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, and Executive Director of a state fire association.

  • Proven Track Record: Successful implementation of operational improvements, leadership development programs, and training academies.

  • Certified Expertise: Over 30 professional certifications, including Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Certified Fire Executive (CFE).

  • Academic Contributions: Adjunct professor and curriculum developer for multiple fire and EMS training institutions.

  • Integrated Approach: Combines fire service insights with corporate leadership strategies for tailored consulting solutions.

Past Performance

  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA):

    • Secured funding for firefighter development programs.

    • Expanded membership and improved organizational engagement.

  • City of Schertz (Assistant Fire Chief):

    • Enhanced department efficiency through technology and innovative policies.

    • Developed advanced training programs to improve readiness.

  • Hays County ESD 3 (Deputy Fire Chief):

    • Transitioned department to a combination paid/volunteer structure.

    • Implemented operational guidelines to improve emergency response.

  • Texas Rescue Med:

    • Developed and managed EMS education programs aligned with state standards.

Certifications and Registrations

  • Chief Fire Officer (CFO) – Center for Public Safety Excellence

  • Certified Fire Executive (CFE) – Texas Fire Chiefs Association

  • Advanced Coordinator License – Texas Department of State Health Services

  • Incident Management and Command Certifications – FEMA, National Fire Academy

Key Clients

  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association

  • Texas Rescue Med

  • Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office

  • Local fire and EMS departments across Texas

Mission Statement

At First Due Leadership Consulting, we empower organizations and leaders by delivering tailored strategies for leadership excellence, organizational efficiency, and professional development. Our mission is to enhance leadership capabilities across public safety and corporate sectors through innovative solutions and proven expertise.