Council approves EMS drone program despite public objections
The Midland City Council approved a donated drone program for the fire department, accepting a $109,000 package that staff said covers five years of equipment and data services. Public commenters raised privacy, cost and training concerns but the resolution passed 4–0.
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The Midland City Council voted 4–0 to approve a contract enabling a drone program for the fire department after staff described the system as a situational‑awareness tool for incident commanders.
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