Category: Firefighters
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, [more…]
National Park Drone Violations Expected to Surge Following Major Staff Cuts
The U.S. National Park Service is terminating approximately 1,000 workers while the U.S. Forest Service is firing about 3,400 recent hires, according to Reuters. These [more…]
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty [more…]
Reading Police Launch Drone Unit to Combat Brush Fires and Enhance Public Safety
The Reading Police Department has introduced a new drone unit that’s already proving its worth in fire prevention and emergency response. The department first deployed [more…]
Innovative Drone Program Set to Transform Healthcare Access for Isolated Chesapeake Bay Community
A game-changing drone delivery initiative is poised to revolutionize healthcare access for Smith Island’s isolated residents, backed by a $1.76 million U.S. Department of Transportation [more…]
Police Drone With Thermal Camera Helps Reunite Lost Corgi After Car Crash
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in locating a frightened Corgi who fled from a three-vehicle collision on the A1 near Little Ponton, Lincolnshire. The [more…]
Drone With Thermal Camera Helps Rescue Person From Ohio Swamp
In a successful early morning rescue operation, the Geauga County drone team played a crucial role in locating a person trapped in thick swamp terrain [more…]
NYC’s Largest Coastal Storm Drill Showcases Drone Power in Disaster Response
In a groundbreaking exercise that’s got the whole city buzzing, a swarm of drones took to the skies off Staten Island, playing a crucial role [more…]
Republic Police Dept Deploys High-Tech Drone for Enhanced Public Safety
The Republic Police Department in Missouri has unveiled a new $20,000 drone aimed at boosting public safety efforts. This high-tech tool is already proving its [more…]
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this Wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These [more…]