UAS, UAV and Drones
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
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
Check out the products the FireRescue1 team had a first-hand look at during the week-long conference in Indianapolis
A broad array of Pierce Manufacturing designs will be on display at the annual event
The FAA-sanctioned industrial grade drone is designed for use specifically in public safety operations
A new drone will assist Zeeland Township Fire Department firefighters during water rescues, ice rescues, fires and missing person searches
Beginning in 2020, Flirtey, a drone delivery service, will begin sending AEDs to cardiac arrest victims identified by 911 dispatchers
Heat-seeking drones helped reassure searchers that they hadn’t overlooked anyone in the aftermath of the twister that killed 23 people
Establish your department’s needs and budget, and learn from other departments and how FirstNet can improve your emergency communications to get your first UAV in flight
Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene
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