Rockland First Responders to Learn About Drone Use in Emergencies

By Y.M. Lowy

The Rockland County Safety Officers Association is inviting local first responders and community members to an educational presentation on how drone technology is being used to support fire and rescue operations.

The presentation, titled “Drone Operations and the Fire Service,” will be led by the Ramapo Police Department and will explain how police drones can assist firefighters and emergency personnel during emergencies.

Topics will include an overview of police unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), how drones can be integrated into fire and rescue operations, and the ways they can help during emergency responses. The presentation will also include real-world case studies and demonstrations, showing how drones can provide an aerial view of an emergency scene and help responders assess situations and plan their response.

The event will take place Wednesday, November 18, at the South Spring Valley Fire House, located at 26 Red Schoolhouse Road in Spring Valley. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m.