GENERAL SESSIONS
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4:00 pm–4:05 pm |
President's Welcome |
James Viola, President and CEO, Helicopter Association International |
4:05 pm–4:25 pm |
Keynote Address |
Chris Schuldt, Senior VP of Operations, Erickson |
4:25 pm–4:55 pm |
Industry Open Period: Networking, Visiting Virtual Booths, Attendee Activities |
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4:55 pm–5:10 pm |
15-minute break |
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TRACK A: SAFETY
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5:10 pm–5:40 pm |
Accident Reviews This session provides an overview of recent accidents and incidents related to the aerial firefighting industry, including the causal factors or related influences, if known. |
Lee Roskop, FAA Safety Management Section, AIR-682, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division |
5:40 pm–6:10 pm |
Water Survival and Egress |
Maria Hanna, CEO, Survival Systems Inc |
6:10 pm–6:40 pm |
Sharing the Air: Manned/Unmanned Aircraft Interoperability This session will provide the audience with an enhanced understanding of the programs, processes, and procedures that facilitate safe interoperability of manned and unmanned aircraft in aerial firefighting operations. |
Gil Dustin, UAS Program Manager, US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management |
6:40 pm–6:50 pm |
Safety Q&A |
All presenters |
TRACK B: OPERATIONS II
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5:10 pm–5:40 pm |
Fuel: The Lifeblood of Your Helicopter Attendees will gain an enhanced understanding of the risks and special procedures/best practices to support safe, efficient fueling operations at remote firefighting locations. |
Walter Chartrand, Training Manager, Aviation Training Academy |
5:40 pm–6:10 pm |
Modern Aerial Firefighting Retardants/Liquids This session will provide listeners with a greater understanding of the latest generation of firefighting retardants and liquids, and their utility in and benefits to the rotorcraft aerial firefighting industry. |
Edward Goldberg, CEO, Perimeter Solutions |
6:10 pm–6:40 pm |
Training for Success: Seasonal Trainees Attendees will gain an enhanced understanding of processes and best practices that support the successful training and preparation of seasonal pilots for annual aerial firefighting operations. |
Terry Palmer, President, Pilot Landing, LLC |
6:40 pm–6:50 pm |
Operations II Q&A |
All presenters |
6:50 pm–7:05 pm |
15-minute break |
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TRACK A: US GOVERNMENT AGENCY
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7:05 pm–7:35 pm |
Lessons Learned from QA Reviews A look at who, what, where, when, and why the US Forest Service conducts functional site visits, how they are conducted, and what was learned in 2020 |
David Gomez, National Helicopter Program Manager, US Forest Service |
7:35 pm–8:05 pm |
Aviation Contracting with DOI Attendees will hear a general overview of the aviation programs and customers supported by the US Department of the Interior (DOI) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) Boise, as well as guidance, best practices, and upcoming DOI aviation contracting opportunities. |
Greg Mazul, Branch Chief, AQD Division II Branch IV, US Department of the Interior Maile Nichols, Contracting Officer, US Department of the Interior |
8:05 pm–8:35 pm |
Future Firefighting Requirements This session will provide listeners with a better understanding of potential rotorcraft aerial firefighting requirements in terms of capabilities (technology), aircraft capacities (numbers and types of manned or remotely piloted aircraft), and crew competencies. |
Keith Raley, Chief, Aviation Safety, Training, Program Evaluations, & Quality Management, US Department of the Interior Kent Hamilton, Branch Chief, Aviation Safety Management System, US Forest Service Josh Haney, QMS/SMS Program Analyst, US Department of the Interior |
8:35 pm–8:45 pm |
US Government Agency Q&A |
All Presenters |
TRACK B: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
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7:05 pm–7:35 pm |
Keys to International Collaboration This session will provide attendees with a better understanding of the processes, policies, and best practices that support collaborative international interactions during firefighting activities. |
Ray Cronin, President, Australian Helicopter Industry Association Claudio Avendaño, Chief Pilot, Ecocopter |
7:35 pm–8:05 pm |
Wildfire Overview – Australia This session will provide an overview of where Australia is now in comparison to the terrible fire season of 2018–19. This could include lessons learned, background as to why it was such a huge fire season, and any changes to the response system that resulted from that season. |
Richard Alder, General Manager, Australia National Aerial Firefighting Centre |
8:05 pm–8:35 pm |
Global Wildfire Information System Attendees will learn about the capabilities and benefits of the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS). |
Jesus San-Miguel-Ayanz, Senior Researcher, European Commission Joint Research Centre |
8:35 pm–8:45 pm |
International Perspectives Q&A |
All Presenters |
GENERAL SESSION
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8:45 pm–8:50 pm |
President’s Closing Remarks |
James Viola, President and CEO, Helicopter Association International |