Firefighting Drones News & Articles

• Conn. FFs use drone to find kayaker stranded at lighthouse

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  The drone was launched after firefighters on shore were unable to see the stranded man in the darkness

• Rapid Response: Quick evacuation likely saved lives in UAE high-rise blaze

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  Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem

• How drones could be used during the COVID-19 response

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  International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination

• How incident commanders can use video to enhance safety on the fireground

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  Dash-, helmet- and drone-mounted cameras provide ICs an invaluable view of incident scene operations

• How to buy firefighting drones (eBook)

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  Download this FireRescue1 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Why thermal imaging cameras are essential equipment for these emergency scenarios

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  FLIR offers a range of TICs that aid in situational awareness, decision making and enhanced safety

• Pa. county emergency managers receive drone certificates

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  Seven county employees are now permitted to fly drones that can be used to assist with search-and-rescue and assessing emergency scenes

• What to know about the Wildfire Management Technology Advancement Act

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  How the new bill informs decision-making before, during and after wildland incidents

• NFPA receives nearly $1M grant to develop fire service drone compliance program

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  The project aims to generate the guidance, learnings and best practices needed to establish a compliant, successful drone program in the fire service

• Eyes in the sky: How firefighters can use drones during all-hazards incidents

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  Reviewing the sUAS tactical and strategic applications on at fire and emergency scenes

• 7 ways drones could help first responders save more lives

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  Unmanned aerial vehicles could be the solution to challenges first responders face during deadly scenarios

• Detecting a fire with a compact thermal drone solution

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  Joshua Fire Department deploys the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual for firefighting missions

• Pierce Manufacturing Inc. demonstrates Situational Awareness System at FRI

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  The tethered aerial device can be hard-wired into the vehicle system and does not require a piloting license or certificate of authorization

• Saving lives in the desert: How drones made Mesa Fire and Medical Department's search and rescue efforts more effective

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  Learn how this department better serves its community with new drone technology

• A firefighter’s guide to UAS certification

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  New Federal Aviation Administration guidelines announced for fire departments

• How to overcome the challenges of starting a public safety drone program

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  Lynwood Fire Department shows the value of drones for small-to-mid-sized agencies

• How Southern Manatee Fire Rescue embraced new drone technology for hazmat response

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  Using drones to exchange real-time information has never been easier before for this rescue team

• LAFD deploys drones to close information gap in air operations

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  Drones were a force multiplier in over 175 incident-related missions

• NC county fire dept. debuts state-of-the-art drone at structure blaze

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  Emergency officials said the deployment of a drone equipped with FLIR displayed vast capabilities for future response

• FirstNet turns 1, announces 600K device connections, plans to expand

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  The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication

• Pierce Manufacturing Inc. will feature products, technology and apparatus at FDIC

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  A broad array of Pierce Manufacturing designs will be on display at the annual event

• Darley announces Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone

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  The FAA-sanctioned industrial grade drone is designed for use specifically in public safety operations

• Mich. city fire dept. gifted drone to help during rescues

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  A new drone will assist Zeeland Township Fire Department firefighters during water rescues, ice rescues, fires and missing person searches

• Nev. city to begin AED drone delivery service

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  Beginning in 2020, Flirtey, a drone delivery service, will begin sending AEDs to cardiac arrest victims identified by 911 dispatchers

• First responders use heat-seeking drones in deadly tornado aftermath

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  Heat-seeking drones helped reassure searchers that they hadn't overlooked anyone in the aftermath of the twister that killed 23 people

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