Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has invested in drone technology to give a bird’s eye view of incidents, which will help firefighters and officers when tackling large blazes and performing rescue missions.
The drones can also be used to assist crews whilst dealing with a host of other incidents from road traffic collisions to wildfires and animal rescues, along with more specialised incidents such as structural collapse, flooding and incidents involving hazardous materials.
Since the West Midlands’ Fire Service became the first fire brigade in the UK to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) operationally, as far back as 2007, it’s hardly surprising that the wide array of advantages opened up by this technology has been revolutionising how emergency services carry out their day-to-day operations.
Perry Smith, technical support officer at Norfolk Fire and Rescue said: ‘Over the last two years, we have proven that drones can be used for good in the fire service. I think when they first emerged, there wasn’t much information available about them, people were sceptical. Thermal cameras are vital in our fire missions, because it shows us where the hottest part of the fire is, and it gives you the overview that you can’t see from the ground. You essentially have an eye in the sky.’
The importance of thermal cameras for fire services has grown significantly as drone technology continues to develop. Coptrz Academy, the UK’s leading drone training provider, has a range of training courses available that have been developed by industry experts. The Aerial Thermography course is perfect for public-safety services looking to introduce drone technology into their operations.
Alongside the Aerial Thermography course, Coptrz has a range of thermal drones available, including the Parrot ANAFI USA, Parrot ANAFI Thermal, DJI Mavic 300 with the H20 T payload and the new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced.
Sam Denniff, UAV Expert for Public Safety, Coptrz commented, ‘The UK Emergency Services are really starting to embrace drone technology in 2021. Where we have previously seen drones in fire services just used for observing incidents, fire services are now embracing drone technology for a huge variety of applications. This represents a positive leap forward, and at Coptrz we’re proud to support this by bringing best-in-world equipment, software and training innovations to the UK Emergency Services.’
For more information, go to www.coptrz.com/drones-for-fire-service-how-does-it-work/
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