Lichtenwald's fire department is upgrading: new drone with thermal imaging camera!

Lichtenwald's fire department is upgrading: new drone with thermal imaging camera!

In a groundbreaking decision, the fire department in Lichtenwald has received approval to purchase a drone with a thermal imaging camera. This drone will provide valuable support during operations at difficult-to-reach fire sources and will significantly expand the fire department's operational options. According to the Esslinger newspaper The local council voted unanimously in favor of the purchase at a meeting.

The total costs for the technical equipment are around 13,400 euros. The local council had already recognized last year that the use of a drone made sense and initiated a funding application from the state of Baden-Württemberg. However, this application was rejected because the funding pot was oversubscribed. The administration then recommended procuring the drone without state funding, which would lead to higher expenses than originally budgeted.

Procurement decision

In order to be able to put the drone into operation, the local council decided to finance it from its own resources and procure the drone this year. This leads to a deviation from the model specifications of the country, which had calculated a sample equipment of 20,000 euros. This equipment limit recognized the minimum amount required for the drone, but did not insist on full funding.

In addition, it should be noted that applying for funding for such traffic and rescue drones is not only important for Lichtenwald, but also for many other fire departments. In this context, the Copterpro Academy helpful information to make the application process correct and efficient.

The integration of modern technologies into the fire service is an essential step in being able to respond better to future challenges. The new drone will modernize the fire department in Lichtenwald and thus increase safety for citizens.