Immigrate to Ireland Focus on Life in Ireland for Immigrants: According to a report by The Irish Times on November 9, the Dublin Fire Brigade is nearing the completion of its drone operational deployment and is expected to put them into active service by the end of 2015. These unmanned aerial vehicles will be primarily responsible for gathering critical intelligence on fires and other emergency situations. Currently, six members of the Dublin Fire Brigade are undergoing training to operate the drones.
In a fire in April 2014, drones made their first appearance on the scene. They can reach higher altitudes than standard fire ladders and provide a wider field of view, which is beneficial for obtaining useful information in a short period of time. The Dublin Fire Brigade has not disclosed the future scope of drone usage.
Fire services across the UK have adopted this technology, installing infrared camera devices on drones to penetrate smoke and for night operations.
According to fire brigade officials, they place great importance on preliminary planning and public outreach, repeatedly emphasizing the importance of public confidence. In science fiction, drones can locate casualties in disasters; this scenario may become a reality, making them highly valuable. In addition, drones have the capability to measure the extent of a fire and estimate the number of rescue personnel required.
Currently, once the Dublin Fire Brigade receives an emergency call, officials responsible for the command system must determine the scope, location, and other information within a short time. Fire brigade officials stated that having an aerial perspective during disaster relief is very beneficial, especially when fires are more intense during the summer. This technical service is also being considered for application on Dublin emergency command vehicles.