(Source: International Business Times) Firefighters had to use a drone to save a teenager and a younger boy when they became stuck on a rock in the middle of a raging current. Rescue crews tried to reach the pair in a raft -- but when the waves became overwhelming they paddled back to shore and used a small unmanned aircraft to toe a line over to the boys. The kids, age … [Read more...] about Drone Helps Firefighters Save Stranded Rafters
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Drone Takes Virginia Fire Department to New Heights
(Source: wdbj7.com) From now on when the Bedford Fire Department gets called to help with a rescue, the first piece of equipment they send may arrive by air. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player The department has purchased its very first drone. The tool gives firefighters an aerial view and allows them to quickly respond in locations that may be … [Read more...] about Drone Takes Virginia Fire Department to New Heights
The Best Drones for Firefighters
Drones are a source of apprehension for many people due to the safety and privacy issues they appear to compound. But everyone can get on board with the concept of using a drone to save lives. This is why fire departments across the country are beginning to add drones to the team. Last spring at the UAS Commercialization Conference, ex-Montgomery VA County Fire & Rescue … [Read more...] about The Best Drones for Firefighters
Plymouth, MA Uses Drones to Survey Storm Damage
(Source: wcvb.com) For the first time, the Plymouth Fire Department had access to ultra-high-definition video of damage just hours after the blizzard slammed the coast. The images from two drones were so crisp the fire chief could not only survey erosion at White Horse Beach, he was able to zoom in and take a closer look at each home. “The quality is unbelievable,” said … [Read more...] about Plymouth, MA Uses Drones to Survey Storm Damage
