Saturday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Fire on the Water: Tactics, Challenges and Hazards at Marina Incidents & Fires - Will Heiney & Anthony Graziano

Every agency near any body of water more than likely has at least one marina in their area. High life hazard, high dollar value damages and an increasing frequency of incidents combine to present a growing problem. The during / post covid timeframe to present has seen a rapid rise in the marine / boating industry. As a result, marina related incidents are increasing in frequency and severity. This class will focus on the tactical considerations and challenges of managing incidents at marina’s whether on land or water, summer or winter. Challenges such as long stretches down 400-800ft docks, multiple vessels on fire at dock and adrift, boating accidents, incidents with multiple victims in the water (mci), and much more. Also discussed are the hazards to firefighters, ems and other responders when operating at these incidents. As well as actions responders can take to mitigate risk while operating in this often overlooked, yet austere environment.

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Will Heiney is a third-generation firefighter with over 20 years in the fire service. Will is currently a career Fire Lieutenant with the Hamden Fire Department, assigned to Squad Co 1. Will got his start in the Old Saybrook Fire Department where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief. He is a former live-in member of the Berwyn Heights Vol Fire Department Co 14, in Prince Georges County Maryland. Will is a certified Fire Instructor Ill and instructs with Flash Fire Industries and other training agencies. Will has also been fortunate to have experience instructing at several local & national conferences.

Anthony Graziano is a US Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer- 4 with 26yrs of active duty service and a Senior Chief Damage Control-man specializing in materials maintenance. He serves as a lead instructor for shipboard firefighting and has trained at premier shipboard fire schools nationwide. He is also a FDNY Maritime Instructor, NASBLA BOASAR and a Lieutenant with Old Saybrook Fire.