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Dave McGrail's Page
Profile Information
- 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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Thanks,
John
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Glad to see you joined the sight. What a great high rise class at FDIC this year. With the help of the information you gave me, we are about to transition to 2.5" hose for high rise packs. I purchased your book at FDIC this year and it has been a big hit around the firehouse. Thanks.
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I wanted to thank you for organizing yesterdays 9/11 stair climb. It truly means a lot to use to be involved and to show our respects for our lost brothers. You are truly an asset to our profession. I sent a email to the aunt of the firefighter I was given for the stair climb. I have already received a reply. I have posted it to my blog site if you would like to see it. http://travelearthnow.blogspot.com/
In brotherhood,
Todd Bramer
SMFD
I am so pleased you have joined this site. I started a High-Rise group a while back and I would love it if you would add to the discussions and start discussions. I love your book and have used it to help develop the High-Rise SOP in Oklahoma City. I hope to be in one of your classes at some time in the future because High-Rise tactics are fascinating to me. Thanks for your book.
It's good to see you on board. Welcome!
Good to see you here. I hope all is well.
Take Care,
Brett
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