VIDEO: Franklin County Fire District 3 has added a drone to help crews respond faster during fires and search missions when time matters most. The new equipment gives first responders a way to gather information quickly while keeping people farther from danger. It also helps crews spot changing conditions in minutes. Captain Jason Langston, an FAA-certified drone pilot, helped lead the station’s drone program. He said the idea grew over time as he saw how drones were being used in emergency services.

“So I’ve always looked at the drones, saw what they could do. I always wanted one of my own. And then as I went to different trade shows, different fire conferences, I started to see how they were being used in the emergency service realm. So I’d bring that information back to the district and say, hey, I think we need to get on board with this,” Langston said. Langston said the drone is useful to quickly assess fires.

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