The drone is outfitted with numerous technological abilities including a guidance system that allows them to avoid flying into objects that come within eight feet of the drone. It's also equipped with a radiometric thermal camera that allows them to see heat signatures live on the remote that controls the device.

Thermal imaging cameras have come a long way. Over 20 years ago, they were heavy and cost over $25,000. Newer ones average about $2,100.

Thanks to $133,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant, the department was able to buy six cameras and some other equipment, such as new airpacks.

Oremus said the all-terrain vehicle would enable the fire and rescue company to respond quicker to emergency situations in areas such as Frances Slocum State Park, the Back Mountain Trail as well as along the pipeline route or in the wooded areas of the Back Mountain.

PennEast Pipeline member companies issued two $5,000 grants on Tuesday, one to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company and another to the Commission on Economic Opportunity in Wilkes-Barre.

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The tower ladder, which has a spacious bucket mounted at the top, is particularly valuable when it comes to rescuing trapped victims in a high-rise fire, he explained. "People feel more comfortable climbing into an enclosed bucket as opposed to descending to the ground on a straight ladder," he added.