Fire Drones News & Articles

• 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

• Group organized to advance use of drones by responders

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  The National Council on Public Safety UAS was created to ensure drone safety through education and training

• Police: Suspect posted photos from drone in Ariz. wildfire

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  The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said deputies tracked down Gene Alan Carpenter, 54, after spotting a man flying the drone

• Drones ground Ariz. wildfire efforts

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  Firefighters were unable to recover the drone or identify the operator

• LAFD to seek federal permission to fly drones

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  Officials said the technology could help them track down missing hikers, gauge the risks in burning buildings and search confined spaces

• Interior expands initiative to prevent drone incursions over wildfires

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  The wildfire location data-sharing program will be expanded and enhanced in 2017

• Fire department to pursue drone program

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  Officials plan to use the drone for post-storm damage assessment and search and rescue

• What to know before buying a fire department drone

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  The federal government lays out specific training and use requirements for drones, but these are hurdles fire departments can easily clear

• 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

• Va. students taking courses on drones to help firefighters

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  Students have helped firefighters find blazes in remote areas and aided law enforcement officials with water rescues

• Fla. firefighters, police receive drones

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  Unlike the costlier alternative of a helicopter, the drones can be deployed in seconds for a search and rescue mission

• New Utah law lets authorities jam, crash drones at wildfires

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  Authorities are expected to use technology that jams signals and crashes drones

• Utah bill let authorities disable drones near wildfires

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  The bill would also impose a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison and $15,000 fine if a drone causes a firefighting aircraft to crash