About Us

Who are we?

We are three full-time firefighters in Northern Virginia who founded First Due Energy. We work 24-hour shifts and love what we do. Amidst many sleepless nights, we drink a lot of energy drinks and coffee to get us through. Caffeine and hydration is not just a part of our routine, it is a part of our culture. With this in mind, we decided to make a drink that is geared toward our specific lifestyle and line of work. A drink you can enjoy all day or night long, while minimizing crash and putting an emphasis on hydration and nutrition.

 

Where did our company name come from?

"First Due" is a term used by first responders to denote your area of responsibility. It refers to the geographical area where a firetruck from a specific station is expected to arrive first. Most commonly this term is used in the fire service but applies to emergency medical services as well as police departments. That said, this term applies to all of us. Everyone has their own “first due.” A project they are managing, an operating room, a list of clients, a household, or a worksite. Whatever your “first due” may be, First Due Energy is here to give you that energy boost to power you through your day.

 

What is significant about our logo?

The spade is an important symbol to us because of the firehouse we all come from. Adopted from the 101st Airborne division, the US paratroopers put them on their helmets as they dropped into enemy territory. At our firehouse, you are given a spade to put on your helmet when you demonstrate you have the mentality and work ethic that those brave men exhibited during the second world war. When someone sees a spade on a helmet, it means that individual is trusted to perform their job at the highest possible level. Inside the spade on our logo is a structural firefighting helmet as a reminder of where we came from. And on the helmet shield, where a unit identifier is usually located so others know what crew you belong to, are the letters "FDE," as we belong to First Due Energy.

Co-Founder

Anthony

Anthony (Gibby) grew up in Woodbridge, VA and has been a firefighter since 2019. He spent most of his first 5 years on a busy Engine and Medic Unit and now works on a Rescue Squad. Along the way, like many firefighters, he has developed a loving relationship with caffeine. He has always appreciated the friendships, teamwork, and sense of family that come with serving alongside the same crew every shift. Outside of the firehouse, Gibby enjoys spending time with his family, watching all kinds of sports, and cheering on his favorite teams, especially the Washington Commanders and Capitals.

Co-Founder

Kyler

Kyler grew up in Prince William County, VA and started as a volunteer firefighter while still in high school before turning his passion for helping others into a lifelong career. Now 15 years in, he currently serves as an Apparatus Technician on a Rescue Squad, where he enjoys mentoring others and teaching Swiftwater Rescue and Swiftwater Boat Operator courses. Outside of the firehouse, Kyler enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, staying active, being on the water, and competing in shooting sports.

Co-Founder

Caleb

Caleb grew up as a Navy kid, spending much of his childhood in San Diego, with years in Connecticut, Guam, England, and Italy. He started as a volunteer EMT and firefighter 10 years ago while in college in Upstate NY, then continued volunteering in Maryland while working as an engineer. That passion eventually led to a career change to pursue firefighting full time in 2022. After several years on a busy Engine and Medic Unit, he is now a Rescue Technician and has fun working overtime on every apparatus. He loves the variety of the fire service — you never know what each shift will bring, but every call is an opportunity to solve problems and help people through whatever they’re facing. Outside of the firehouse, Caleb enjoys spending time with his wife and puppy, working out, and reading.