Saturday marks 20 years since one of the worst tragedies in U.S. history, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
A Hartford-based company called Aquiline Drones is honoring first responders in a unique way.
Aquiline Drones said it recognizes that first responders have a difficult and dangerous job.
It is giving them training that could make their jobs a little safer.
Three years ago, it took three fire departments to get a blaze in Waterbury under control.
It was at a building that used to be the Ansonia Copper and Brass Factory. The fire broke out in July 2018 and for days, smoke could be seen drifting from the huge factory which was over 100,000 square feet.
"We've had four mill fires in the last 5 years,” said Chief Terry Ballou, Waterbury Fire Department. “And mill fires as we all know are spectacular."
Continue reading: https://www.wfsb.com/news/hartford-based-company-supplying-free-drone-training-for-first-responders/article_2617f250-118f-11ec-9d50-83160be45dd8.html
A Hartford-based company called Aquiline Drones is honoring first responders in a unique way.
Aquiline Drones said it recognizes that first responders have a difficult and dangerous job.
It is giving them training that could make their jobs a little safer.
Three years ago, it took three fire departments to get a blaze in Waterbury under control.
It was at a building that used to be the Ansonia Copper and Brass Factory. The fire broke out in July 2018 and for days, smoke could be seen drifting from the huge factory which was over 100,000 square feet.
"We've had four mill fires in the last 5 years,” said Chief Terry Ballou, Waterbury Fire Department. “And mill fires as we all know are spectacular."
Continue reading: https://www.wfsb.com/news/hartford-based-company-supplying-free-drone-training-for-first-responders/article_2617f250-118f-11ec-9d50-83160be45dd8.html
