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Why Choose AFRS?

AFRS is authorized to provide emergency drone services to Federal, State, Local agencies, and national infrastructure within Ohio. Our certified firefighter drone pilots enhance your existing public safety plans. By leveraging our expertise and state-of-the-art technology, your team can focus on the task at hand and leave the air support up to us.

State Wide Operations

AFRS primary mission is to standardize emergency drone response across the state of Ohio. Our current coverage area includes 10 counties and nearly 1 million Ohio residents. (See map) Our secondary missions include educating youth in unmanned robotic engineering as well as developing public safety software that saves lives.

Comprehensive Shared Services

By partnering with AFRS, communities benefit from our years of experience in public safety drone operations, counter drone terrorism, aerospace, technology, and nearly a decade of unmanned aircraft operations. Our leadership maintains a wealth of certifications from Homeland Security and other associated organizations related to public safety and infrastructure protection. We were created BY first responders FOR first responders. Don't go in alone on your own silo based drone program! Leverage the shared wisdom and resources of AFRS to enhance your community safety plans.

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SHARED EMERGENCY SEVICES

Our Mission

Is to bring professional shared emergency robotic services to Ohio communities.   We allow your team to focus on the task at hand while AFRS takes care of the emergency robotic operations.

By leveraging shared emergency robotic services, your community can leverage our years of experience in aerospace, technology, and public safety robotic operations.

 

By leveraging AFRS, your community safety teams simply dial a phone number VS that of maintaining specialized insurance, regulatory compliance, aircraft maintenance, and costs associated with staffing, training, and regulatory fines.

Secondary Missions

In addition to our primary mission of emergency response, our secondary missions include:

  • Youth education - Unmanned drone engineering

  • First Responder PTSD - Transitioning first responders from front line job trauma to drone pilots.

  • Developing Public Safety Software - Taking lessons learned and codifying solutions.

  • Public Outreach - Events, assisting community needs, speaking engagements, agency training.

Community Savings

Our services are based from an analysis that outlined that leveraging shared robotic response services would save over 1 million dollars a year for a single Ohio county.  (Ref: Hamilton County Study)

Certified Public Safety

Our emergency response team consistent of certified Ohio firefighters who are also FAA licensed pilots.  Our training spans a wide diversity of public safety and homeland security matters.

Nearly 1 Million Served

As we continue to expand our coverage areas throughout the state, we currently serve nearly 1 million Ohio residents across many different counties.   

AUTHORITY

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AFRS is authorized by law to provide emergency services to any Ohio government agency pursuant to ORC.9.60.  (See our current coverage area)

 

In addition, AFRS is also a registered FEMA disaster response organization.

AFRS legal classification as a public charity fire/search/rescue  organization also allows us to further scientific discovery, education, and conduct other activities related to public welfare or public safety needs.

Your Safety, Our Priority

Whether it's a hazardous area where first responders can't enter, wildfires endangering inhabited regions, or the aftermath of a destructive tornado, our shared emergency services enhance your existing public safety team within our coverage areas.

Robust and Resilient

Our public safety grade robotics are designed to excel in adverse conditions, from rain to snow and beyond.   In addition to the amazing drone capabilities, our public safety vehicles have self-healing internet technology, public safety data carriers (FIrstnet), MARCS radio, and alternative state wide public safety grade communication allows reliable connectivity in the face of most infrastructure outages.

Our Board of Directors

By leveraging shared services from AFRS you benefit from the shared knowledge of our board of directors.   Where our bylaws require all board members to be active/retired fire, ems, peace officers, military, or actively employed by a component of our national infrastructure.

TRAINING

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AFRS leadership team maintain a wealth of certifications from Homeland Security and related organizations.

 

This training spans drone operations, counter drone terrorism, bombing prevention, incident command, and much more.

 

This extensive training allows our team to navigate the complex technologies of emergency robotics and easily integrate with your community safety team.

Extended Operation, Minimal Hassle

Our public safety vehicles boast an impressive capability to remain on scene for up to three consecutive days without the need for refueling. They also recharge all essential electronics, ensuring uninterrupted support throughout the duration of your emergency.

Comprehensive Coverage and Confidence

Rest assured knowing that AFRS is fully insured as a fire/rescue entity, where each public safety-grade drone is covered by its unique serial number. This ensures that your agency receives the peace of mind knowing that all operations are properly covered.

A Trusted Partner in Emergency Services

AFRS operates strictly within the boundaries of the law, enabling us to extend our services to all levels of government – Federal, State, and Local -- (Ohio boundaries) – as well as critical components of our national infrastructure during emergencies.

REAL WORLD EXAMPLES

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This video highlights how our firefighter drone pilots can locate missing persons in wooded areas.

Officer Safety Example:

This video demonstrates the benefits of urban operations and increasing officer safety by identifying hidden objects and persons.

Fleeing Suspect & Lost Hikers:

This clip showcases how persons in wooded areas are easy found.

Brush & Wildfire Example:

This video showcases how embers are starting new fires at great distances from the primary fire.

In this case, ground crews are blinded by the original fire and can not see the countless new fires that are brewing.

Missing Person - Wide Area Search:

This condensed video showcases how drive route mapping of possible crash locations and searching hard to see locations can prove or disprove the whereabouts of a missing persons vehicle.

 

Contact Us Today!

Say goodbye to the hassle of starting your own drone program.

Contact us to effortlessly integrate AFRS into your agency's safety strategies. Benefit from standardized equipment, training, policies, and cost savings with our shared services approach.

AFRS integrates seamlessly with MARCS radios, firstnet data, certified pilots, and an experienced leadership team that knows public safety and the technology we need to be successful for the communities who depend on us.

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GIVING BACK

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
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Our Community Services

When our volunteer staff are not handling emergency calls, we believe in helping out the community with various needs that would benefit from our amazing equipment and skilled firefighter pilots.

These amazing services are only possible through the love and support of our community who sponsor our public outreach services.   ( Donate Today   |  Our Sponsors )

Below are some of the situations we help with:

  • Animal Rescues (see www.FidoTracker.org)

  • Farmers and livestock

  • School demonstrations

  • Firefighter PTSD career opportunities

  • Public demonstrations and meet N greets

To learn more, checkout our community section.

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