Fire department says drones can help save precious time during rescue operations

The Perrysburg Township Fire and EMS team is working to introduce a new tool to improve their efficiency during rescue operations – drones.

Perrysburg Township Fire Captain Tom Brice says the department purchased their new drone fleet two years ago, but getting the program up and running takes time.

Training responders to use the new equipment is one of the first hurdles the department has had to overcome.

Drone pilots must pass the FAA’s Part 107 exam in order to be certified to fly the small unmanned aircraft.

Firefighter and paramedic Mike Thompson says the drones have re-written what's possible for the department.

He says drones can be used for everything from search and rescue operations, to hot-spot searching using a thermal camera, and can even assist in water rescues by dropping lifejackets.

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