Episode 240: Integrating Drones as a First Responder - Technology for Enhanced Public Safety with Gabe Graveline
What is the Drone First Responder (DFR) Initiative?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
- What is the transformative role of drones in public safety at the Tulsa Fire Department?
- How do drones enhance situational awareness for mental health situations?
- How are Tusla Fire, academia, and local companies advancing drone technology?
Learn from Gabe Graveline - an EMS Officer for the Tulsa Fire Department.
Gabe talks about using drones in public safety and the development of the Drone First Responder (DFR) initiative in Tulsa. He highlights the various applications of drones, including pre-incident planning, response to structure fires and search operations, and crisis response for mental health situations.
Gabe also emphasizes the importance of collaboration among the Tulsa Fire Department, academia, and local companies to advance drone technology and create a common operating picture. He underscores the need for data integration and accessibility for first responders and looks forward to the future expansion of the DFR initiative.
So take a listen to hear what he has to share!
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