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During the Q&A session, an audience member noted the 
struggle his operations has had trying to make a connection 
with their local fire department. Despite repeated attempts, 
they’ve had no success and asked for advice. An approach 
Inman said they’ve taken is to remind fire departments of 
the unique situation of fighting a fire on a boat and that it 
is in their best interests to work with operators before an 
emergency occurs to protect the lives of the firefighters. He 
extended his earlier offer to try and help the operator make 
the connection in question. 
In addition to building relationships with the NTSB and fire 
departments and implementing an SMS, Inman stressed the 
importance of spokesperson guidance and company culture. 
In the event of an incident, he told attendees that it’s fine to 
say you’re sorry. He shared a quote from poet and civil rights 
activist Maya Angelou, “I’ve learned that people will forget 
what you said, people will forget what you did, but people 
will never forget how you made them feel.” Having worked 
closely with the families of victims, he underscored the im-
Inman stressed the  
importance of  
spokesperson guidance  
and company culture.  
In the event of an incident, 
he told attendees that  
it’s fine to say you’re sorry. 
Clockwise from top: Todd Inman spoke with Chad Barth and Captain Nate Handy, Holly Lewis with Fiesta Cruises and 
Blake Moore with Theralani Sailing Adventures asked questions during the Q&A; Dave Anderson with Fire Island Ferries 
tried on Inman’s NTSB jacket. 
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