Rowan Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) in conjunction
with Blue Ride Mountain Drones and EMMU Aerial is proud to announce our Drones
for Public Safety Operations Course September 15-17, 2023 at:
RCCC North Campus 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd. Salisbury North Carolina
Drones allow public safety organizations to augment their
ground public safety teams and move beyond their vehicles in order to execute
aerial search and rescue missions, provide improved situational awareness,
assist with exposure reduction and provide mapping capabilities more
efficiently. This is a three-day public safety drone training course with 1 day
classroom and 2 days situational field / flight training. Students will gain
knowledge and practical experience in pre-planning, incident management,
mission planning, scene management, drone platforms and payloads, software,
safe drone operations, drone search and rescue missions, mapping, thermal
imaging, and night operations. Learn to successfully fly SAR missions and other
supporting missions. The course will enable the students to identify clearly
their own limitations as well as those of the equipment, so that they will be
able to utilize drones safely and effectively.
EMMU Aerial Is happy to introduce its new Drones in the
Insurance Industry Course, October 27-28 in Melbourne, FL. The course was
developed and designed to be taught in a two-day format. With 1/2-day classroom
and 1 1/2 days situational field / flight training, where students already have
a FAA Part 107 with basic flight knowledge and experience. Students gain
knowledge and practical experience in pre-planning, mission planning, scene
management, UAS platforms and payloads, software, safe UAS operations, residential
and commercial claims inspection, initial damage assessment techniques and data
processing. The course will enable the students to identify clearly their own
limitations as well as those of the equipment, so that they will be able to
utilize UASs more safely and effectively. Register here: emmuaerial.com
Who should attend?
The course is designed for Insurance carriers, underwriters,
adjusting firms, insurance adjusters, and others whose job assignment is in an
area where the requirement for insurance claims inspection exists. The course
is also helpful for state, local, tribal, and territorial government officials
responsible to collect, validate, quantify, and document the cause, location,
and details of damage following a disaster.
If your organization would like to host one of our courses,
reach out to us today. Our hosting program makes it easy and economical for you
to bring one of our training programs to your community. Choose a program that
best suits the training needs of your agency or team and the teams of the
surrounding area. Call us with several dates that would fit the schedule of your
team. We will send you the paperwork and publicize your program in print and on
our Web Site.
There will also be a FAA Part 107 RPIC training course on
October 25-26 if interested.
EMMU Aerial
provides public safety agencies and the insurance industry with drone / UAS
training and services for search and rescue, law enforcement, firefighting,
disaster response, claims inspection, damage assessment and more throughout the
U.S.
Emergency response teams in Billings joined forces in a
highly effective multi-agency water rescue operation, resulting in the safe
recovery of four individuals on Sunday night. This collaborative effort
demonstrated the exceptional coordination and utilization of advanced
technology to respond to water emergencies.
On July 9, 2023, emergency services responded to a
distress call reporting a water emergency involving multiple individuals in the
Yellowstone River near South West Billings at 8:59 p.m. The Billings Fire
Department, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, AMR, and additional fire
units swiftly arrived at the scene, ready to provide assistance.
The incident commander immediately initiated a
well-coordinated response, with each agency utilizing their specialized
resources and expertise. The Billings Fire Department's drone team played a
critical role in the operation by deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped
with an infrared (IR) camera. The IR technology proved invaluable in locating
the stranded victims, even in challenging conditions of darkness.
In the first phase of the operation, the swift water
rescue team from the Billings Fire Department successfully executed the rescue
of an individual stranded on a tree in the middle of the river around 9:30 p.m.
Simultaneously, responders focused their efforts on the rescue of three
additional individuals who were stranded on an island in the river. These
rescues spanned from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Sheriff's Office Rescue Boat,
operated by the Sheriff's Office and supported by swift water technicians from
the Billings Fire Department, navigated the challenging waters and facilitated
the safe recovery of the individuals.
This incident highlights the inherent risks associated
with water activities, particularly in rivers, and serves as a reminder for all
individuals engaging in such activities to prioritize their safety. The
Billings Fire Department urges everyone to wear a properly fitting and U.S.
Coast Guard-approved life jacket, as it significantly increases the chances of
survival during water emergencies. Additionally, individuals should inform a
trusted person about their plans, including the intended location, expected
return time, and any changes to the itinerary, to facilitate a swift response
in case of an emergency.
The individual stranded in a tree had an inexpensive raft
that flipped and she then became tangled in a tree.
The second set of victims were looking for their friend
and got stranded on the island.
The successful outcome of this water rescue operation was
a testament to the joint efforts and seamless collaboration between the
Billings Fire Department, the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, AMR, and
other supporting agencies. Their commitment to public safety, coupled with the
utilization of advanced technology, contributed to the successful recovery of
all four individuals involved.
Victoria Hill, the public information officer for the
City of Billings:
