BRINC to Showcase Fully Integrated 911 Response Drone Solution at IACP Conference in Boston
See a live demo of BRINC’s end-to-end Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution in person at IACP in Boston.
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Drone Special Ops Units Popping Up in Fire Departments Around the Country
UAVs are playing a more central part in fire suppression, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and other functions for fire departments.
Drone, Thermal Imaging Helps Locate Stranded Hiker on Mount Tom (MA)
The incident is far from the first time a hiker has gotten lost or stuck there. It happens once a week, even in the winter.
New Firefighting Equipment Unveiled Ahead of Fire Season in WV
The new equipment was revealed at Twin Falls Resort State Park in conjunction with the Division of Forestry’s bi-annual Fire School.
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WATCH: Virginia Beach (VA) Fire Department Captures Storm Destruction on Drone Video
Virginia Beach Fire Department: Our hearts go out to the Great Neck community and all those impacted by last night’s storm.
Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Who Died Battling Berlin Brush Fire Was ‘Heroic,’ Gov. Says
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a Wethersfield firefighter who died fighting a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.
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Teledyne FLIR Announces SIRAS Drone Promotion for First Responders
First responders, including police, fire, and search and rescue agencies, can now purchase one unit per agency at a marked-down price.
New FAA Reauthorization Act Unlocks Operational Freedom for Public Safety Teams with Actively Tethered UAS
The new FAA reauthorization breaks down barriers for a faster and safer emergency response.
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.
Norfolk (NE) Fire Division Awarded $20K Grant for New Drone
The department acquired an M30T thermal drone, flight data management software, a portable generator, and other supporting equipment.
The Benefits of Using Small Drones for Wildfire Mitigation
Using small drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), for wildfire mitigation and response offers several time-saving and safety benefits.
Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded Contract to Supply 1,000 More Black Hornet Nano-Drones to Ukraine
Norway Ministry of Defense is procuring more pocket-sized drones to donate to Ukraine forces.
Drones with Light and Thermal Imaging Optics Provide Views from Above
Drone and camera makers have greatly improved the visible light (optical) and thermal imaging cameras being carried by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Fire Department Drone Use Grows as Technology Improves
Recent developments in unmanned aerial vehicles have increased their use in fire service applications.