Special coverage: Emergency response in the drone age

Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone's deployment when needed on scene

UAS are becoming an integral component of multi-faceted response plans, helping to protect firefighters, first responders and communities

A UAS training program must address evolving regulations, expanding use of UAS in the fire service and gaining public support for fire department drone operations

Investigators found no difference in paramedic student recognition of scene hazards between a walk-around size-up and UAV flyover video

A reliable broadband connection will help drones stream live video to improve situational awareness and resource deployment, and measure response in the fire service

With the right commitment and training, drones in the fire service will be just another tool to protect life and property

Learn how to stand up a UAS program at your agency, how to pass the AKT and two potential ways drones can save lives

Fire department drones, already making an impact in search and rescue and aerial surveillance, are poised to change emergency response as technology advances

Results from a survey showed that most departments have one or more drones, but many have none; here's why