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Catastrophic Disaster Drone Response

Respond to hurricanes, tornadoes, structure collapses and wildfires: IMS integration, TFR authorizations, SAR and disaster mapping.

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Aerial drone view of homes destroyed by a disaster, with debris across the area

PRICE

$1,000 per registrant

LENGTH

24 hours (3 days)

CLASS SIZE

7–20 students

DISCIPLINE

EMS/SAR, Fire

Overview

Disasters strike everywhere. This course prepares your team to respond to major catastrophic incidents such as hurricanes, tornadoes, structure collapses and wildfires, and to integrate with and aid the response and recovery efforts.

Participants learn how to integrate into the incident command structure in place for the event, how to obtain authorizations for any TFR and how to use the Special Government Interest process. Scenario-driven tasking focuses on search and rescue, critical infrastructure inspections and large-scale disaster mapping. Finally, participants learn to create products that give incident command situational awareness.


What you’ll learn

  • Preparing for the disaster
  • TFR authorizations
  • Incident Management System integration
  • Disaster response equipment
  • Disaster response operations
  • SAR tactics
  • Disaster recovery operations
  • Mapping the disaster


Who it’s for

Agency drone teams that deploy to major disasters.


What’s included

  • Documentation for first responder continuing education credits


Host this course

Book at least 2 months ahead. Host provides a classroom and a flight area if applicable.

“Fantastic course. Knowledgeable instructors, more than willing to follow through with any questions. Highly recommend.”

— Washington County EMA

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