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Self-Care and Change Management Strategies for the Aviation Industry WebinarWednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Fireside's Don Chupp will join NATA’s SVP Ryan Waguespack and Katherine A. Meese, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to discuss the connection between self-care and safe performance during this time of uncertainty and change within the aviation industry.  Learn More and Register

What happens in real life when your emergency response plan is engaged? Will your actions and responses really match your preparation and planning? Aviation professionals and emergency response team members will share their real-life emergency experiences – “gotchas” and all – to help you to avoid them. This session can help your team identify new challenges that should be addressed by your SMS, ERP and safety culture.

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Are you prepared to resume flight operations during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Going Viral virtual workshop series provides insight into actual trip related and in-flight scenarios involving pandemic exposure. Learn valuable lessons in this three-part series from recent, real-life pandemic related events where Fireside has responded. In module one we explored developing a Pandemic Operations Plan or how to refine an existing plan. Building on this theme in module two, attendees will explore people vs process, coexistence of safety and service, and managing difficult conversations to ensure compliance. Learn more and register.

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Are you prepared to resume flight operations during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this virtual workshop, you will gain insight into trip related and in-flight scenarios involving pandemic exposure. Learn from real life experiences that will help you to build your Pandemic Operations Plan or refine your existing plan. Learn more and register.

All business aviation professionals are welcome to attend the Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) Virtual Safety Day on August 27, 2020. Don Chupp will be speaking on the topic Going Viral: In-flight and Trip-Related COVID-19 Scenarios. Learn more and register!

Every day more states and countries lift restrictions on travel and business operations. Responsible, safe, and defensible business reopening practices are critical. Fortunately, emergency response experts, cleaning and sanitization engineers, and mental health experts came together to help you. A clear roadmap is now available as you ready yourself for a successful opening day experience, and to provide a normalized experience for your employees and customers. LEARN MORE

April 21-23, 2020 | Dover, DE Join us for a real life Humanitarian Response experience. This interactive workshop will be held over three days and facilitated by Don Chupp (President & CEO) and Carla Tirel (Vice President, Operations). The workshop is centered on the individuals responsible for providing humanitarian support to those impacted by a traumatic event, as well as gain a better understanding of effective Emergency Response processes. NOTICE: After careful consideration and thorough evaluation of the current global health crisis, the Humanitarian Response Experience: Notification and Family Assistance Training scheduled...

Fireside's Don Chupp and Tricia Coffman, wife of David Joseph Coffman, Sr who was killed when the Circuit City owned Cessna Citation jet crashed in Pueblo, Colorado on February 16, 2005. Together they will discuss the fatal accident and the importance of first responders and family assistance. Learn More and Register

NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2020)March 10 - 13, 2020Charlotte Convention Center - Charlotte, NCWednesday, March 11th at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM - Ballroom ASession: When the Unimaginable Meets UnbeatablePresenter: Don Chupp, Fireside Partners Resilience, like trust, is first tested, then it is earned. Accidents, emergencies and sudden loss are the tests – your response is the opportunity. This session will shine a light on individuals who have been tested and have earned the title of RESILIENT. You’ll be inspired by their stories showing that, no matter what life throws at us, we...

December 4, 2019 at Boston Marriott, Burlington All business aviation professionals are welcome to attend the third annual Massachusetts Business Aviation Association (MBAA) Safety Day on December 4th, 2019. Don Chupp will be speaking on the topic of emergency preparedness and response. Learn more and register today!