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The Standpipe Hosepack Strap
On almost a daily basis I receive questions and requests from firefighters across the fire service regarding high-rise operations and equipment. This is long overdue, but from time to time, I will now start providing information and posts regarding some of these equipment items and resources. I hope that this information will be beneficial…
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238-Years!
This past week I had the privilege and honor to lead a Dream Team of Professional Firefighters at FDIC International, 2015. We provided Hands on Training, Guidance, Mentoring, and Brotherhood for countless firefighters attending the annual conference, which is the largest fire service training conference in the world. The Ten Top Shelf Firefighters on my…
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The Denver Hosepack
High-Rise Firefighting / Standpipe Operations Engine Company Standpipe Hosepack The “Denver Hosepack” Welcome back, and thanks for staying engaged. In a previous post, I addressed the concept of proper weapon selection, and the critical need to choose and utilize 2 ½-inch hose for most high-rise / standpipe operations. Far too many well intentioned fire…
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Welcome to my new web site
Hello, welcome to my web site. My name is Dave McGrail and I am Professional Firefighter and Assistant Chief on what I consider to be the very best fire department in the entire fire service, the Denver Fire Department. For the past 33-years I have been given the privilege to work in a profession that…
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High-Rise Firefighting / Standpipe Operations: Engine Company Weapon Selection
There is a long list of strategic and tactical priorities for firefighting operations in high-rise buildings. However, as with all fires, the need to get water on, and control the fire as quickly as possible, is by far the most critical component to a successful operation. At high-rise fires, our fire attack almost always requires…
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High-Rise Operations Video
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Denver Fire Department High-Rise Stack Effect Demo
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