This panel brings together experienced public safety leaders and drone program managers from across the United States to explore how departments are successfully integrating drone technology into daily response and large-scale incidents.
Panelists will discuss real-world applications including structure fires, wildland firefighting, search and rescue, hazardous materials incidents, disaster assessment, and situational awareness. Attendees will gain insight into program development, regulatory considerations, airspace coordination, training standards, and risk management.
The session will also highlight lessons learned, emerging trends, and the evolving role of drones in command decision-making. Whether you are building a program from the ground up or advancing an established UAS unit, this discussion will provide valuable strategies, best practices, and operational insights to enhance safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in the fire service.
