Valley Fire & Rescue has been awarded a $10,000 grant from State Farm and National Volunteer Fire Council to help us purchase a training drone and drone operator training! This support helps us protect our community and keep our firefighters safe.
This valuable grant will allow us to fund FAA Part 107 drone operator training, NIST drone operator training, and a low-cost training drone for the first Drone Task Force in Mason County. Our Drone Task Force covers areas within one and a half hours of our station covering an estimated 800,000 people.
“Our firefighters are dedicated to answering the call, no matter the hour or circumstance, this drone training will give them another way to help our community and areas surrounding our community” said Chief Zachary Adkins. “Ensuring they have the right equipment and tools is essential to keeping them safe and effective on the job. This generous support from State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council will help us better protect both our responders and our community.”
For more information on our drone program, to make a contribution to growing our program, or to schedule a demonstration, please contact Chief Adkins.
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