Buildings vary in style and construction throughout the country; however, one constant remains: doing our job effectively: fire extinguishment and the preservation of life. Staffing issues impact tactics, but that does not mean fire operations always have to suffer. Poor tactics are often more of a hindrance to success than staffing. Tactics that work for engine and ladder companies in urban and suburban areas are not always vastly different; both can employ progressive firefighting. This three-day fire conference will break down how to operate at the four most common types of buildings found in urban and suburban response areas. Within these building types, we will examine engine and ladder company operations to determine the best operational guidelines for each building type and the staffing assembled. This conference will highlight the commonality of tasks that need to be accomplished at structural fires in various occupancies while addressing the uniqueness of staffing and its impact on operations. Find out what your true fireground priorities should be. It is time the fire service embraces time-tested fire tactics that put civilian lives first and still consider the need to limit property loss. This conference will have experienced instructors from Suburban to Urban settings. County Fire Tactics is about fighting fires in a diverse geographic area with a mixed response model. Sometimes a county fire department meets NFPA staffing, and sometimes they are lucky to get five or so firefighters within 20 minutes. The Urban to Suburban Fire Conference is a unique fire training opportunity with some educational track offerings that are one step out of the classroom doing HOT sessions that do not require bunker gear.