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- Residence.
- Denver, Colorado
- Department:
- Denver Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- District Chief
- Years of public service:
- 26
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Topics you provide training for:
- High-Rise Firefighting
Standpipe Operations
Engine Company Operations
Truck Comapny Operations
Fireground Strategy & Tactics
Command and Control of Fires and other Emergencies
- Areas of expertise:
- Student of Firefighting... Working to become an expert...
- Bio:
- Dave McGrail is a 26-year veteran of the fire service and a District Chief with the Denver Fire Department (DFD). As a Captain, Dave served as the company commander of DFD Engine Co. 3, and then Rescue Co. 1, two of the DFD’s busiest fire companies. He instructs internationally on a wide range of fire service topics, specializing in high-rise firefighting and standpipe operations. He is the lead instructor for the engine company (standpipe) hands-on training (HOT) at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, FDIC West, Sacramento and Los Angeles, and FDIC East Atlantic City. He was a keynote speaker on United States high-rise firefighting operations, at the Fire and Emergency Services Asia (FESA) Singapore, 2005. He is a member of the FDIC and FDIC West Educational Advisory Boards and is editorial advisor and contributing editor for Fire Engineering Magazine. He is the author of the new book Firefighting Operations in High-rise and Standpipe Equipped Buildings published by PennWell (Fire Engineering Books and Videos) in 2007. Dave holds two Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Fire Science Technology and two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one in Human Resource Management, and the other in Fire Service Administration.
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DAHC@juno.com
The officer whom you had convinced to try smoothbores has decided to take them off his rig because he and his crew are now convinced it is because they put the smoothbores on their Engine is the reason they don't make fires anymore....:)
Could you contact me regarding coming to my firehouse and speak? My email is toddcmckee@yahoo.com. We are located in Central Ohio. I spoke to you the night before my class at FDIC at the FE booth. Thank you
Todd McKee
One of my friends from MontrealFD is looking for SOP's about Highrise firefighting. He's been at the FDNY highrise symposium rhis year and he realised that we are far away from other FD about operations, As an example, as soon as we get in a highrise our first goal is to evacuate ALL the building, i mean ALL.
So we're trying to review all our method and adated it to new approch.
My first questions is would it be possible to get a few SOP's to evaluate methods from other FD?
Thanks for your help!
Another question, can he get in touch with you?
Just finished reading your book,reaaly enjoyed it !
Also seen your speech by web at FDIC wish I could have seen you in person !
I' m intrested in your work out program using highrise buildings.
Do you have a set program ? Do you complete it in turn out gear or gym clothing ? On air or off air .
What type of excercises do you add with the program ( as in the book. push ups btw floors )
I also agreed with and enjoyed your ideas on using 2 1/2 hose.
My department still believes 1 3/4 can be used for everything ! You know the salesman from Task Force tips says we get 225 gpm with 1 3/4 hose and a task force tip ( Yea Right)
We use have 2 1/2 ' hose now only 1 3/4 for handlines 3 " and 5 " for supply lines!
What do I know,I;m a lowly Captain !
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon !
Joe Meyer gobucks6@juno.com
Great speech in Indy! You look like your having waaaayyy too much fun doing it though. I thought all chiefs were supposed to be grumpy! lol I'll be blowing into town on the 19th-23rd for the god son and his sister's graduation in breck. Really wanted to try and get a ride along in but don't think I can swing it this trip. Can I get a Rain Check?
Stay safe brother,
Brian
PS-try and keep Scotty in line, would ya?
Great presentation at FDIC. I bought your book, can't wait to read it. Lot's of similarities between our two FD's.
Stay safe!
Nick
Thank you for your dedication, insight and willingness to give back to the service. I really enjoyed both your keynote and small venue talks at the FDIC. Your willingness to speak about incidents at home without dragging your colors through the mud was refreshing and important.
Your continued discussion regarding complacency, laziness and the belief that it won't happen today really hit home with me. I have been on the same track for some time and with your additional insight, I have continued to have this discussion while teaching the Fire Officer series in Illinois.
Thank you for your continuing contribution.
Art
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