BUILDING A PROACTIVE

FIREGROUND MINDSET

Chief Dave McGrail is a 42-year fire service veteran, serving as an Assistant Chief with the Denver Fire Department for the past 22-years. Dave was assigned to some of the busiest fire companies and fire districts within the Denver Fire Department. Over the past 42-years, from Nozzleman to Incident Commander, Dave responded to and operated at thousands of fires and emergency incidents, including high-rise fires, plane crashes, technical rescues, and all of the other daily incidents that occur in a big city. Dave has earned fifteen meritorious commendations for his actions at various incidents over the past 42-years. Dave has, and continues to provide educational programs and hands on training to firefighters all across the American Fire Service, and Internationally. Dave is the author of the popular text book “Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe Equipped Buildings”, published by Pennwell, Fire Engineering Books, 2007. Dave has earned several College Degrees, including Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Fire Science Technology, Bachelor of Science Degrees in Human Resource Management, and Fire Service / Public Administration. Dave is a second-generation Denver firefighter, and lives with his family in the Washington Park neighborhood of Denver.

BUILDING A PROACTIVE FIREGROUND MINDSET

This three day event will feature Classroom, Hands On Training (HOT), and Live Fire.

Chief McGrail will be joined with others from the McGrail-Fire-Ops team.

Day-1: Classroom Sessions
Day-2: Hands on Training
Day-3: Scenario Based Live Evolutions

Topics will include:
Engine Company Fireground Operations, with an emphasis on Proper Weapon Selection, Stretching, and Operating Fire Attack Hoselines and the use of other Powerful Weapons.
Truck Company Fireground Operations, with an emphasis on the Proper Selection and Deployment of Ground Ladders for Victim Rescue, Firefighter Operational Access, and Firefighter Egress.
Truck Company Fireground Operations, with an emphasis on Forcible Entry and Exit, for fast access, and emergency egress.
RIT Operations, with an emphasis on completing a proactive RIT RECON in order to minimize firefighter operational risk, and reduce the need for an actual RIT Deployment.

Class is Thursday June 20 - Saturday June 22, 2024
This class is a HOT CLASS.
Class Fee is $ 150.00 per student for non CSFFA Members
Class Fee is $ 75.00 per student for non CSFFA Members
FULL STRUCTURAL PPE with SCBA Pack and Spare Bottle.
Go to csffa.org for more information and registration