UAS, UAV and Drones
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a ban on Chinese-made drones, but the move faces the high cost of American alternatives—often 10 times more expensive
Inspired to support firefighters, Industrial Steel Treating purchased a drone is covering the cost to have Jackson firefighters become licensed drone pilots
The firefighting airplane was grounded after the drone damaged the plane’s wing during the Palisades Fire
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Gilbert Fire & Rescue’s use of an electric fire engine, robot and drone highlights the importance of safe and effective operations
Simple steps to get your own program off the ground
North Middleton Township’s new drone has been involved in searches and assisted firefighters and police officers in its last eight weeks of service
The state’s Division of Fire Safety sent a list of safety recommendations about downed drones including donning PPE and requesting the nearest bomb squad
Inside the Public Safety Communications Research division’s work – and innovative Prize Challenges – to advance uncrewed aircraft system use
The Scranton Fire Department spent years researching drone types and speaking with other departments using drones before making the purchase
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Fire marshals, inspectors and drone operators will organize operations for firefighters and create risk assessment models to identify possible future fire locations
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Sprinklers contained a fire in a stall as firefighters rescued 161 horses in the West Springfield barn
Exploring the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Download this FireRescue1 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
Advancements in flight distances and speed, object identification and transport, logistics and autonomy are moving almost as fast as the industry itself
Featuring the DJI Matrice 3D/3TD drone, the DJI Dock 2 is simple to install and deploy
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
The drone’s features are specially calibrated for outdoor search-and-rescue and first-responder cases
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