Dave Dodson

Profile Information:

Years in Fire/EMS:
28
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Retired: Spent time, through the ranks of Battalion Chief, with the U.S. Air Force, Parker (CO) Fire and Rescue, Loveland (CO) Fire and Rescue, and the Eagle River (CO) Fire Protection District.
My Training:
An exhaustive list that would bore you.
About Me:
25 years on the street. Now traveling and teaching firefighters - the reading smoke curriculum, first-due decision making, and incident safety stuff.
Relationship Status:
Other
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Childhood Desire - grew up around fire engines
Why I Love Fire/EMS
The commitment to each other and those we serve.....
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Understanding and mastering the tactics for explosive fires in weak buildings - it ain't your daddy's fire anymore! Arbitrary aggressiveness must be replaced with intellectual aggressiveness.

Comment Wall:

  • Randy Hill

    Just want to say Ive attended your classes twice at FDIC in Indy. What a class I have learned alot from your class. I tell everyone to take your class. See ya this year in Indy.

    Jan 20, 2008

  • Micky Blain

    Dave, I attended your lecture in Lewisville, Tx a few month ago. We went back and bought the DVD right after that and presented it to all our firefighter. I have never had anyone tell me about reading smoke and can't stop doing it now! Thanks for doing what you do! Capt. Blain Fairview Fire Rescue

    Feb 23, 2008

  • David Caruana

    Dave, I attended your lecture in 2003 in Prince William County Virginia, real good and very well put together. Stay safe.

    May 18, 2008

  • Ray Edwards

    Whats up in Thornton.Grew up in The area.Man has it grown.Be safe.Whats this training cd????Hear its good.How do we get it??

    Sep 2, 2008

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    Sep 24, 2008

  • Oldman

    Glad to see you here with us. I've been following your work for years. Saved my bacon several times. Keep up the good work.

    Dec 15, 2008