Almost every town and city in the world is working on a tight budget - but drones are proving to be one of the best investments that a community can make to assist their fire and emergency services departments. In Vincennes, IN, the local TV channel reports that the city's drone program has continued to grow since its inception in mid-2018. Part of the reason for the … [Read more...] about Drones are Proving Their Worth in Fire and Emergency Services
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Starting a Drone (sUAS) Program in Law Enforcement or Emergency Services? Read This First.
If you're part of a public safety agency considering a drone program, read this article by faculty at leading aeronautical university Embry-Riddle, to evaluate whether or not your agency is ready for an sUAS Unit. “A public safety agency’s sUAS unit can reduce the risk to its first responders and increase efficiency during an emergency response or recovery effort,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about Starting a Drone (sUAS) Program in Law Enforcement or Emergency Services? Read This First.
Firefighting and Law Enforcement Drones: What Departments and Providers Should Know
Drone adoption in the public sector is growing rapidly as the benefits of the technology become clear. Drones are used by state and local governments for applications from wildlife management to weather forecasting, but by far the fastest growing sector is public safety and emergency services. Firefighting and law enforcement departments everywhere are purchasing drones for … [Read more...] about Firefighting and Law Enforcement Drones: What Departments and Providers Should Know
3 Things Every Fire and Police Department Should Know Before Investing in a Drone
Public safety organizations across the country are investing in drone technology to serve their communities. But as town governments add drones to the budget line, it's often left to the department to figure out how to purchase a drone and implement a program. Here are 3 things every fire and police department should know before making an investment in drone equipment. #1. … [Read more...] about 3 Things Every Fire and Police Department Should Know Before Investing in a Drone
Drones & Fire – Officials Speak to the Value of UAS in Firefighting
The following video was produced by the Kansas Fire Marshal's office for fire suppression and investigation. It highlights their viewpoint on the value of UAS to assist in fire fighting. Note that drones are available to public service agencies in Kansas through the Office for the State Fire Marshal. For more information go to firemarshal.ks.gov or call 785-296-3401. … [Read more...] about Drones & Fire – Officials Speak to the Value of UAS in Firefighting
