Outgoing chief says district lacks drone capability; board discusses potential program with no immediate action

Jul 28, 2026

Chief Chris Pardi said the district no longer has access to a drone after the previous operator and equipment left with a departing member; he showed a video of drone capabilities and the board discussed costs and uses but took no action.

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Chief Chris Pardi told the board the district no longer has access to a drone because "the previous drone operator and associated equipment belonged to a member who has since left the organization." He presented a video showing drone capabilities and discussed how drones can support emergency response.

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