Q&A
FDNY's evaluation of brush fire risks in NYC
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Council Member Ariola inquires about how the FDNY evaluates potential risks for brush fires in the city. Chief Esposito explains the department's approach to risk assessment, which includes the use of new technologies and collaboration with the Parks Department.
- FDNY uses drone technology to assess areas during drought conditions
- Firefighters conduct on-site evaluations in conjunction with the Parks Department
- Risk assessment focuses on likelihood and potential impact of fires in specific areas
Joann Ariola
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Fire department.
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How how does the fire department evaluate potential risk for brush fires occurring in the city?
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Are they established standards for weather or environment or conditions that warrant specific measures to prevent the occurrence of brush fires?
John Esposito
0:47:50
So that was one of the the tasks of our, brush fire task force was with with our drone technology, to be able to look at that at certain areas, during the drought, while it was very dry to see the likelihood of, of a brush fire and what the impact, that would have.
0:48:09
But it was, our people going out there and and taking a look in conjunction with the parks department, just to determine the likelihood and, and the impact of a fire.