Jackson, Mi, fire brigade reveals a new drone

Nathan Clark

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Jackson, Mi – The fire brigade of Jackson has a new tool to support the firefighters in combating fires, examining their consequences and the search and rescue operations.

The city of Jackson presented its first air drone on Tuesday, February 25, which was brought to the sky in the next emergency, Jackson spokesman Aaron Dimick said.

Industrial Steel Treating, an automotive supplier based in Jackson, donated the drone in 2024 and covered the training costs for three firefighters in order to become licensed drone pilots, said Dimick.

“It's just another tool that helps us to do our jobs,” said Jackson Fire Capt. Shane Green. “They can be used for fire fighting aspects as well as water and ice rescues. The drone can see victims under water. If you are looking for missing people with the heat cameras, you can absorb heat signatures from victims. “

Green was one of the three firefighters who were licensed for the operation of the drone. He noticed that it is only used in emergency situations and only in the area in which the emergency takes place.

Tim Levy, co -owner of Industrial Steel Teating, said that he and his brother Tom Levy were inspired to donate the drone after a fire was torn on August 22, 2023 in the North Street in Jackson.

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“If you had this tool during this big fire in the North Street, it would have helped the reaction and brought firefighters to safety,” said Levy. “We wanted to show our support for local firefighters and know when there is a big incident that the drone of the entire community will help. We look forward to being part of it. “

Firefighters of every fire station in Jackson County, together with a crew of the Chelsea Area Fire Authority in Washtenaw County, responded to support.

The fire was so big that smoke from every corner of Jackson County was visible. Four firefighters were injured during the incident.

“If we had the drone, we could have throwed it up in about two minutes and could have a full view of the fire. The drone also has the ability to find hot spots, ”said Green.

By definition, hotspots are areas in which fire exists but cannot be seen, e.g. B. within a wall or in which a fire was deleted, but the temperatures are still high enough at one point to reinforce the fire.

The drone has not yet been used on duty and is kept ready for future emergency situations in the city or in the district, said Green.

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