NYC Demos Drone Deployment in Response to Coastal Storm
The drone exercise, conducted in partnership with the FDNY, demonstrated how the technology would be used in the event of a coastal storm.
Fire Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, can confer a pivotal advantage to firefighters, allowing incident commanders to monitor remote parts of the fireground and otherwise survey inaccessible parts of emergency scenes. Here are some training pieces on UAV systems and response considerations for fire departments.
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Skyfire Joins Forces with Echelon to Form SkyfireAI
The combined entity, SkyfireAI, aims to integrate artificial intelligence with UAV/UAS technologies.
Skyfire Helps Launch First-of-Its-Kind Joint Drone-First-Responder Program in Fremont (CA)
The Fremont DFR program utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles launched from fixed locations to rapidly respond to public safety incidents.
Personal Drone Aids MO Fire Departments in Extinguishing Massive Warehouse Fire
The drone was courtesy of Andrew Suma, a firefighter and paramedic with Metro North Fire Protection.
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More Fire Drones
MSA Safety Announces Investment and Collaboration Agreement with Swiss Autonomous Drone Technology Firm to Enhance Fire Service Offerings
The two companies will collaborate to advance fire scene situational awareness, both locally and through the cloud, through the development of enhanced products and services.
Drone Company Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Free First Responder Training
Firefighters and police officers can earn FAA drone pilot certification with free enrollment in Aquiline Drones’ Flight to the Future online program.
Podcast: Fireground Strategies: Drone Technology
Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk UAVs in the fire service with Lieutenant Fred Carlson of the FDNY Command Tactical Unit.
Evaluating sUAS Drone Pilot Skills
NIST has developed a turnkey set of sUAS Standard Test Methods (USTMs) that are available free of charge.
Command, Coordination, and Drones Key at Bowling Alley Fire
Joe Pronesti recounts an incident that may prompt “what if” scenarios for larger buildings and target hazards in your jurisdiction.
West Hartford (CT) Fire Department Receives Drone Donation
The West Hartford (CT) Fire Department just received a drone from the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, according to a report.
Skyfire, Darley and DroneSense Team Up to Give Away Drone Program to Oklahoma City Fire Department
The donation was the result of the companies’ Spring 2019 contest giveaway, which includes two days of on-site training, a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual aircraft, FAA consulting, and a year-long subscription to DroneSense.
So Your Department Bought a Drone; Now What?
Once a fire department acquires a drone or unmanned aerial system, it must do much more work to build its UAS program and reap this new technology’s benefits. Fortunately, an agency need not spend a lot to do so. The author outlines the options available regarding hardware, software, training, and networking. The program’s success or failure depends on your department’s ability to deliver what you promised.
