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Oskaloosa council approves fire department purchase of thermal-capable drone with donated funds
Summary
The Oskaloosa City Council authorized the fire department to use memorial/donated funds to buy a purpose-built thermal/visual drone for search-and-rescue, hazmat response and pre-planning. Staff said the unit includes a starlight camera, thermal imaging and an IP43 weather rating.
The Oskaloosa City Council voted Dec. 10 to allow the fire department to purchase a thermal-capable drone using memorial and donated funds, a move staff and firefighters said will enhance search-and-rescue, hazmat responses and incident pre-planning.
Captain (Fire Department) presented the proposed system and described its capabilities: a ‘‘starlight’’ camera that allows visible imaging in near-dark conditions and thermal sensors that can detect heat signatures. "This has thermal capabilities," he said, adding the system can provide thermal…
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