Why USE AFRS?
 

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TRAINING

AFRS Leadership

• Over 300 certifications from homeland security and public safety entities

• Training spans topics related to: drone operations, counter drone operations, medical drone operations, hazmat, NCBRT, SAR, logistics and emergency management

• Leadership leverages their knowledge to create internal policy and training needs

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Uniform Training

• AFRS provides universal training for all internal Fire Pilots

• Our SOPs and Regulations are based from regulatory guidelines and public safety knowledge

• Internal training promotes a uniform experience for all consumers of AFRS

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AFRS Fire Pilots

• OH-Fire1/2, FEMA, and FAA  certifications/licenses

• FAA night operations certification

• Emergency Vehicle Operations certification

• Internal training related to unmanned vehicle operation, safety, and tactics

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SAVINGS

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Internal Department Drone Programs

• May cost upwards of 50,000 dollars a year when cost of drone and employment benefits are calculated

• Agency may bear the full burden of regulatory fines from the FAA

• Maintenance of unmanned vehicles and response vehicles are additional costs

• Agency insurance many not cover unmanned vehicles

• Pilot response time may be delayed due to minimum pilots trained or illness/vacation
   

AFRS Savings

• We handle the staffing challenges (life insurance, LOD benefits, scheduling, etc)

• We bear the burden of regulatory violations

• We handle the cost of public safety vehicle maintenance, fuel, and unmanned vehicle maintenance

• We handle the tech costs (cloud storage, live streams, data connections, etc)

• Put simply... Sign a contract and call when you need us.  AFRS handles the heavy lifting of providing emergency drone operations

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Population based pricing

• We use population based pricing models

• Every Ohio community should be able to compliment their citizenry with this enhanced level of public safety

• Communities like East Palestine and other small villages should not go without this technology​

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REGULATORY

Our department has qualified immunity?   What do you mean fines?

• Your qualified immunity does not extend to federal regulatory bodies

• The FAA has issued stiff fines in the past

• Violating FAA rules or laws could result in political pressure to shut down your drone program

• Your community deserves this modern technology

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FAA Video Meetings

• AFRS has met with the FAA and utilized their wisdom to create our SOPs and internal regulations

• We stay up to date on changes regarding operation of unmanned aircraft

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Third Parties

• AFRS maintains agreements with authorized third parties of FAA data

• These data feeds allow us to instantly see flight restricted areas in near real time

• These data feeds help us mitigate risk

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INSURANCE

Is your department covered?

• Your department insurance may not cover unmanned vehicle injuries or property damage

• Finding out after the fact can be costly and result in the termination of your drone program

• The public may suffer from the loss of your drone program

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AFRS Specializes in Emergency Robotics

• Our insurance specifically covers public safety drone operation

• We carry over 3 million in coverage

• Our insurance covers both air and underwater unmanned operations

• AFRS legislative immunity covers fire, search, rescue operations

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RESPONSE TIME

Our Goal

• Multi zone coverage aids in response times.

• For life safety needs AFRS can utilize public safety response
  **NOTE:  Coverage times vary due to traffic and unforeseen obstructions.  Due regarding and response safety is paramount to response time.

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Our Launch Times

• When on scene and committed to launch, we strive for < 2 minute launch times (including boot up times, aircraft inspection, FAA authorization, and establishing launch zone safety)

• We inspect our equipment at each shift change to lessen technical surprises on scene

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