First Stage Service and Support

20/10/2026

Last Thursday a man collapsed in our drive way, he was having a heart attack. Glen and I kicked in with our CPR training, and while on the phone to 000 they put out a call for local AED units to come to our aid while waiting for the Ambo's. The GoodSAM txt was received and a couple of guys from a nearby warehouse arrived to help. At this stage the man had no pulse but Glen kept pumping away, after a very long 8 minutes four Medics arrived and took over. They continued with the aid of larger machines and far more skills. 20 minutes later he was taken away. At this stage we had no idea he had survived. Thanks to Glen and the local AED guys. Today we have installed our AED unit and registered on GoodSAM NSW. And yes he made it.

01/10/2026

21/09/2026

A great way to start the day...

Hi team! I just wanted to say a huge thank you and give some positive feedback about my regs that recently got serviced with you. They ended up being sent to you guys as the technician at my LDS was too busy. And im so thankful that they did! This was the best service I have had on my regs. I have had nothing but issues with them since I got them, and this was the first dive I did where they actually felt amazing and had no issues. I really felt like someone spent time and effort on servicing them instead of just ticking a box to get them in out as quick as possible. My friend also had hers done at the same time and has said exactly the same thing. We are so so happy with the service and the attention to detail that went into them. We will both be bringing our regs to you guys from now on. Thanks again so much. Jenna :

Thank you Jenna for taking the time to give us your feedback. Enjoy your diving.

04/06/2026

Some days don’t start well others are just a bit windy. The Drysuits rack blow over and this is the result.

27/03/2026

It’s a wrap in the Solomon’s, he are the newly certified Solomon Island technicians ready to head back to their resorts and continue servicing with a pocket full of new skills. Thanks to all involved.

26/03/2026

Thank you to Dave Pearce from Emperors Divers who came up with the idea 4 years ago. It was a privilege to meet all the resort technicians and to guide them along the service path. It’s been massive and very rewarding. This can only be a step in the right direction to continuously improving and creating new standards of safety. Well done everyone. The best of luck for your future.

TQS (Technician Qualification System) Level 1 training wrapped up in Honiara 🇸🇧

After 10 days of hands-on training, 10 technicians from across the Solomon Islands dive industry have now completed the programme.

A solid effort from everyone involved — and great to see the level of engagement right through to the end.

Participants represented:
Bilikiki Cruises - Solomon Islands, Dive Gizo, Emperor Divers Honiara, Papatura, Master Liveaboards, and Uepi Island Resort

Big thanks to Steve Blume (First Stage Service and Support) for delivering the course and adapting it for local conditions.

Also thanks to Australia's Strongim Bisnis for supporting the training, and Visit Solomon Islands for providing the venue.

With broad participation from most operators across the Solomon Islands, it’s great to see the industry continuing to raise standards together.

18/03/2026

Day 2 and I can happily report all
Is going well. These guys are very experienced divers and mechanics and are picking up the fine details well. Once we start the hands on tomorrow it will get very exciting. Thanks again to all involved.

17/03/2026

First day of the massive 10 day course has started, it’s well attended by 5 Solomon Island resorts all members of the DOSI. Special thanks to the tourism team for gifting their meeting room to our training.

08/03/2026

Another Coltri Icon LSE 100, and this one is cool. Honda petrol, stainless frame and features you will not find on equivalent machines. All for under $7k for more dive into www.firststage.com.au

01/03/2026

The TQS Air Fill Station Operator course stands out as a key safety initiative for any and all dive staff members, offering in-depth coverage of safety measures, regulations, and industry standards including the upkeep of compressor air quality, provided over a single day and adaptable to delivery at First Stage, in-store, or at your onsite.