Robert Healey

Robert Healey serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Fire Science and Emergency Management Department at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. He transitioned to full-time faculty status in Spring 2015 after serving as an adjunct instructor since 2005, while maintaining an adjunct role at the Connecticut Fire Academy.

His educational background includes:

• M.S. - University of New Haven
• B.S. - University of New Haven
• A.S. - Norwalk State Technical College

With 39.5 years of frontline fire service experience including roles as Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief of Administration and Acting Fire Chief for Milford, CT, Healey specializes in emergency incident management and catastrophe response. His expertise spans Emergency Management, Fire Science, Disaster Response, and Incident Command Systems, emphasizing leadership development for fire safety professionals. Certified as Fire Officer 3 and Instructor 2, he focuses on practical applications of fire science principles in real-world scenarios.

Healey teaches core courses including EMGT 6603 (Catastrophe Readiness and Response), EMGT 6628 (Emergency Incident Management), FIRE 3301 (Building Construction for Fire Protection), and FIRE 4404 (Special Hazards Control). His industry insights are regularly featured in media discussions on wildfire response, electric vehicle fire challenges, and fire science education through outlets like WICC 600 AM, U.S. News & World Report, and the New Haven Register.

He actively engages with community initiatives including volunteer firefighter recruitment programs, collaborating with students on operational readiness projects at facilities like the Allington Fire House. His instruction bridges decades of field experience with academic rigor in fire protection systems and emergency response protocols.