Fire Drones News & Articles

• Drone standards for public safety boosted by joint effort

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  The National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group of public safety experts

• Video: Self-flying drones could serve as emergency responders

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  “Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more

• U.S. bill could modernize wildfire technology

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  The bill would increase firefighter safety by requiring GPS locations to be provided for wildfire crews and allowing drones to scout wildfires in real-time

• How to develop a fire service UAS training program

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  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

• Research: Drone video is effective in identifying multiple vehicle collision hazards

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

• How drones can aid fire service response

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

• AT&T's FirstNet poised to facilitate advanced firefighting technology

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

• Q&A: The future impact of drones on fire and emergency services

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

• Minn. fire department pushing drone initiative

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  The drones would be equipped with both optical and thermal-imaging cameras

• A firefighter's guide to drone flight: 7 elements of a copter drone

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

• EMS Today 2018 Quick Take: Drone use in fire/EMS and public safety

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

• Drones in the fire service: Expanding operational uses

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

• 6 takeaways on how fire departments are using drones and the barriers preventing purchase

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

• Survey: How does your fire department utilize drones?

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  Please take a few minutes to answer our survey questions, which will help us capture how your department is using drones

• Mountain rescues to get high-tech boost with new fire department drones

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  Delivering a bottle of water or a cell phone to an injured and stranded hiker are among the possibilities with the department's two new DJI Matrice Drones

• Bill seeks to shield firefighters from drone-damaging lawsuits

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  Firefighters would be exempt if they damaged a drone while performing their official duties and believed it was interfering with their work

• 5 fire service trends to watch in 2018

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  New technology, equipment and systems – from fire suppression, to the cloud, to drones – are impacting fire service delivery capabilities

• Ariz. fire, EMS leads the way with drone use

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  Drone pilot and industry expert John Nunes said he would put Mesa Fire and Medical Department staff "up against any drone pilot in the United States""

• Los Angeles firefighters using drones to fight wildfires

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  Two drones were deployed for the first time by the Los Angeles Fire Department while they battled the Skirball fire

• Drone prompts diversion of wildfire surveillance plane

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  "Drones and emergency operations don't mix," FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford said

• Standards for use of drones by public safety agencies released

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  The new standards will provide guidance on the tactical, legal and ethical use of unmanned aircraft systems

• First responders increasing use of drones to save lives

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  Firefighters, EMS providers and police are using the technology to increase their visibility, making their job easier

• Advancing UAS technologies in all public safety disciplines

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  Responders can gain access to aerial views of the incident, as well as the ability to send real-time pictures and data to different locations

• FRI 2017 Quick Take: Unmanned aircraft systems in the fire service

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  Are you following the letter of the law when using unmanned aircraft systems in fire operations?

• Ariz. man charged for flying drone over wildfire

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  The criminal complaint says the 54-year-old hampered firefighting efforts and recklessly endangered aircraft and fire crews in the air and on the ground

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