If that sounds ridiculously futuristic, head over to the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. That’s where a team of doctors and nurses built a bright yellow drone capable of delivering an AED to a patient in need.

The drone in question weighs about 12.5 pounds and uses eight rotors to achieve speeds of up to 47 miles per hour. Once a pilot programs its route and destination, the drone uses a GPS system, autopilot software and a high-definition camera to get there. Fluorescent paint and LED lights help make it easy for people to find.

As Puyallup continues to grow, mobility becomes even more important to fire departments. And as taller structures are built, such as apartments, firefighters need to be able to easily reach those spaces, said Capt. Brice Johnston.

As firefighters were working to free the ailing driver, another car drove into the intersection and hit the fire truck. No one was injured in the collision, and the driver remained at the scene.

"It was quite a spectacle," Leonardi said. "It just made the best day better."