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Use of drones in FDNY search and rescue operations
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Council Member Ariola inquires about the FDNY's use of drones in search and rescue operations. Chief Moore explains the implementation and various applications of drone technology in the department's operations.
- FDNY's drone program was initiated in 2017 and has expanded since then
- Drones are used to provide aerial views of fire scenes and to explore collapsed or unsafe buildings
- Multiple agencies, including FDNY, Parks Department, NYPD, and OEM, use drones for beach patrols during summer months