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Kern County expands drone program to give firefighters a bird’s-eye view
Summary
Kern County says upgraded drones with thermal imaging and 360-degree views are improving incident commanders’ situational awareness; county officials cited their use during a Jan. 27 multivehicle crash on Highway 58.
Kern County has expanded its unmanned aerial systems for firefighting, adding drones equipped with thermal imaging, enhanced zoom and 360-degree visibility to support safer emergency response.
An unidentified Kern County Fire Department member described how the aircraft aided a multivehicle pileup on Highway 58 on Jan. 27. “When I pulled up, I was able to assist the…
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