FBI Probes Illegal Drone Operations That Continue to Disrupt Firefighting Aircraft
Authorities detected more than 30 drones in the restricted airspace around the Palisades fire between Friday and Saturday.
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.
The Latest
NJ Briefs Fire Departments on How to Handle a Drone Crash
Amid sightings, New Jersey fire officials are briefing local fire departments on how to handle the potential downing of an unmanned aircraft.
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Vue TV128+ Dual-Sensor Payload for SIRAS Professional Drone
Utility inspectors, law enforcement, and emergency response teams benefit from industry-leading thermal sensitivity.
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.
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Man Dies After Explosion Leads to Fire at Residence in Waterbury (CT)
A man has died after an explosion in a home in Waterbury on Sunday led to a fire at the residence.
Hartford (CT) Firefighters Rescue Two from Apartment Building Fire
Firefighters rescued two women from an apartment building fire in Hartford.
More Fire Drones
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.
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.
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.
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.
