The Brief
- Venice Fire Rescue has utilized a drone for the past year to help with search and rescue and fire calls.
- The drone has now been outfitted with an attachment to carry an inflatable rescue tube for water rescues.
- The focus is to help cut down on response times and get lifesaving equipment to those in need as quickly as can be.
VENICE, Fla. – Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn’t arrive by land or water – but rather by air.
The department can now deploy a drone with lifesaving equipment.
What we know:…