The Midland Fire Department is looking to create its own aerial program.
The city fire department is seeking bids for a drone to use during their operations, including search and rescue. The department already has six firefighters trained to pilot drones, with two already licensed.
One of these licensed drone pilots is Keith Jonas, a fire truck operator. He said firefighters began training in March of this year and they tests with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
One area of use for a fire department drone is with search and rescue, since drones can cover an area far greater than a search party on foot in the same time span, Jonas said.
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The city fire department is seeking bids for a drone to use during their operations, including search and rescue. The department already has six firefighters trained to pilot drones, with two already licensed.
One of these licensed drone pilots is Keith Jonas, a fire truck operator. He said firefighters began training in March of this year and they tests with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
One area of use for a fire department drone is with search and rescue, since drones can cover an area far greater than a search party on foot in the same time span, Jonas said.
Continue reading: https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/The-Midland-Fire-Department-is-looking-to-soar-16508715.php
